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How to Focus with an “Open Door” Policy (Video)

Eat Your Career

A participant asks: My question is about how to take time for professional development in the midst of a busy work day. We have an open door policy, which is great for building community, but not so great for avoiding interruptions and carving out time for much beyond the necessities.”

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Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff? Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. Preethi asks: Hi Fellow Admins, I am an administrative professional with over 10 years of experience. Please read the question and comment below. Is there a way to become a Chief of Staff?

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For Administrative Professionals, Efficiency Is the Name of the Game: Utilizing Automated Services

Office Dynamics

For Administrative Professionals, Efficiency Is the Name of the Game: Utilizing Automated Services. She manages Seamless’ Client Relations and Account Management teams and is beloved by clients for her dedication and commitment to their satisfaction. By Annabella Caballero, Account Consultant at Seamless.

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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. I’ve worked with CEOs, professional athletes, Fortune 100 board members, billionaires, pastors—and their assistants—in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. I can help you manage the constant influx. Have no fear, friend.

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How Can I Retrieve Corrupt Documents/Drawers? – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. Rose asks: The accounting firm I work for converted to digital document management ten years ago. These backups were destroyed according to our records retention policy. Thank you, Rose.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started

All Things Admin

Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. Policy – A rule or guideline set by your company that all employees are expected to follow. Example: An employee performance evaluation form that managers use to assess an employee’s performance based on predefined criteria.