Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2014

I have written a lot about diary management over the years, which is not surprising when you think assistants spend at the very least a third of their day organising their manager’s calendars. Prior to confirming a meeting in the calendar always look at what your boss has schedule either side of the meeting.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2013

By firmly implementing this one thing, expecting everyone to block think time in their calendar before every meeting, most organizations can cut meeting time by 50% or more. You will also set an example and expectation that will improve the meeting performance of others. Wow, you know your stuff! All Rights Reserved.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 2, 2014

More recently I’ve heard from assistants that have tried a few different apps and bits of tech which have really helped with their minute taking so I thought I would give a few examples of what is out there. Again it is a digital notebook but it also has an automated To-Do organiser which syncs with calendars and address books.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 7, 2014

It becomes an important relationship-building gesture as well as a statement about my time management skills. For example, you could schedule phone calls on a certain day of the week or a certain time each day. Calendar everything and stick to it. Bulk tasks, client work and phone calls. Guess what?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JULY 18, 2013

It becomes an important relationship-building gesture as well as a statement about my time management skills. For example, you could schedule phone calls on a certain day of the week or a certain time each day. Calendar everything and stick to it. Bulk tasks, client work and phone calls. Guess what?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

It becomes an important relationship-building gesture as well as a statement about my time management skills. For example, you could schedule phone calls on a certain day of the week or a certain time each day. Calendar everything and stick to it. Bulk tasks, client work and phone calls. Guess what?

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Productivityist

JANUARY 28, 2016

While these have helped shape my skill set and knowledge, I’ve recognized that anyone who is interested in boosting their productivity needs to read leadership books as well. The process of digging deep into our to do lists, calendars, and notebooks allows us to make better decisions.

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