All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Is it organized or a disaster area? There are three zones you need to think about as you clear the clutter and put systems in place for staying organized. Setup your file sorters or trays for staging daily work/projects on one side of your desk and move them to pending or completed containers on the other side as you work on them.

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All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Administrative professionals who are constantly innovating, willing to embrace AI instead of fearing it, and doing their best to learn and grow with the changing times and technologies are not at risk of being replaced by AI. It won’t be long until it puts me out of a job.” Does it sound harsh? Maybe…but it’s the truth. The reason?

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 4, 2019

As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them. Manage Projects.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 23, 2024

This is a strategic way to make process improvement an ongoing project. As your organization gets used to using procedures, there may be a few hiccups and miscommunications. Regularly revisit and review your procedures manual with your team. Make improving and updating your procedures an agenda item at every staff meeting.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. Example: An organization’s email usage policy that outlines rules for sending and receiving emails, including data protection and confidentiality guidelines. Need help powering up your procedures project? These resources can help!

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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.), email, instant messaging, project management tools).

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Mine includes a combination of 1/3 cut manila folders, 1/3 cut color folders, and poly folders that I use for organizing my projects. If your filing system is random and unorganized, start by identifying the categories for your files, such as: Accounting, Legal, Marketing, Operations, Projects, etc. Make Labeling Easy.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in procedures is vital for any organization aiming to stay efficient, competitive, and adaptive. But you have to make updating or refreshing our systems and procedures an ongoing quest rather an annual project. From there, you can see the process more holistically and logically organize it.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Finally, identify a personal or work project where you can begin using the Google apps. You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional. this post can help !

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

I use OneNote for virtually everything – from procedures to travel planning to the way I manage my projects and speaking events. It’s so easy to keep things organized in their own notebooks, and it makes collaborating with my team nearly effortless. Company Projects – Green. Training – Yellow. Business Development – Navy Blue.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Trello: For organizing procedures into actionable steps and collaboration. Asana or Teamwork : For project management with detailed documentation capabilities. Visual learners like their information presented in a clear, organized fashion. Slack : For team-based communication and documentation sharing.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 30, 2024

The top complaint (or excuse) I hear for not creating administrative procedures is a lack of time. Sometimes that reason is coupled with distractions, interruptions, or a lack of motivation to start the project. We want the safety net they provide personally and professionally. But we need help with task initiation. Set a timer.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

A system is a series of procedures that all work together to accomplish larger, more complex tasks and projects. Documenting complex office systems and procedures is crucial for ensuring consistency, efficiency, and continuity within an organization. Begin with a brain dump of the process from start to finish.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve likely heard me say that, aside from a current resume, a professional portfolio is the single best thing you can do for your career. It proves your value to your executive and organization. Administrative Performance Excellence. EA Advocate and Mentor. College Educator. Entrepreneur.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

However, after a recent turn of events such as staffing vacancies and promotions, I have found myself providing administrative support to several other key managers while we recruit for vacant positions. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending. To think otherwise is wishful thinking!

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. Previously, I talked about two of my favorite OneNote features – color coding and custom tags.

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

KPI – Key Performance Indicators: These are quantifiable measures that are used to evaluate the success of an organization or a particular activity. SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats: This is a framework used to evaluate the strategic position of a company or a particular project.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The Admin’s Guide to Organizing Digital Files By Julie Perrine. So investing a little effort into organizing your digital files can actually make you more productive in the long run. You may have categories such as: Accounting, Legal, Marketing, Operations, Projects, Executive A, Executive B, Personal, etc.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2022

While personal situations and the pandemic make it easy to come up with excuses to put my project on the back burner, it’s time to get it done. Even the most organized admin sometimes gets behind with filing. Even though it’s something I’m really excited about, there are times when it feels overwhelming. Ready to Get Started?

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

Designate a portion of your day or week for creative projects, brainstorming, or research. Building a network of mentors and advisors provides a valuable support system during times of change, aiding in personal and professional adaptation. Don’t be afraid to take on a challenging assignment or lead a project.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Administrative Professionals leading in the 21st-century. With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over!

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 4, 2023

Hoppers can become more productive and efficient by eliminating interruptions and distractions, focusing on their top three priorities for the day, breaking large projects into smaller chunks, setting self-imposed due dates, and ensuring that there’s plenty of flexibility in their schedule for when they need a change of pace. Don’t miss it!

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. Did you volunteer for any special projects? • Did you mentor or help another colleague achieve a goal? •

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Project Management. You can also add links to projects or websites you’ve worked on if they’re appropriate to share. Julie applies her administrative expertise and passion for lifelong learning to serving as an enthusiastic mentor, speaker and author who educates admins around the world on how to be more effective every day.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital. An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

As a virtual assistant, I was managing up to 10 different email accounts for various projects, and I wasn’t keeping up. You will also need to create a new system for how you manage your inbox, and that system has to include a task and project management component so you process email out of your inbox and into that system.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Innovative Admin is an administrative professional who introduces, creates, or applies new or renewed ideas or methods of doing things to the office environment. weekly calls, status meetings, email updates, project management tools)? Then update your project plan for the next use.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. Demonstrate your ability to take charge, influence others, and see a project through from beginning to end. Mentor Newbies. There’s no substitution for mastery.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Photos or graphics to represent events, projects, organizing systems, etc. Your professional portfolio exists as a visual depiction of your career. For instance: “These are some photos I took of the banquet I organized for the leadership team. Letters of recommendation. Work samples. Awards and recognitions.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Tap into your professional network and seek guidance from individuals who have successfully made career transitions. Engage in conversations with mentors, industry professionals, or career coaches who can provide valuable advice, insights, and support throughout your journey. Seek Guidance and Mentorship.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Take on a new task or project. See what your manager is working on and ask that they delegate a piece of that project to you. Your manager may have to teach you that piece of the project but that is how you will expand. This gave them freedom to focus on other important projects. Then determine your goal. Pacific Time.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. Administrators handled many tasks, and had backups, cross training, and team-shared projects. They can be project managers, ambassadors of their manager’s vision, and more.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You need a password to boot up your work computer, log in to your network, access your office intranet, open your project management software, and access your cloud server. If you’re supporting multiple executives, chances are that number is even higher for you! Think about it. That’s five passwords before you can even start your workday!

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 21, 2020

But when you can approach them with a solid business case that explains why you’re requesting the training and what your employer and organization can expect in return for their investment, it’s a lot less intimidating. Work ahead on your projects? Here’s how to improve your chances of getting approval. Do Your Research.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 8, 2012

currently implementing a program to Humana associates which provides structured social learning, peer coaching and knowledge sharing through online mentoring. As an “inner circle assistant” you will be able to demonstrate value to your executive and to your organization with a bold approach to problem solving—building a business case.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. It’s Become Routine; I Could Do this in My Sleep.

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