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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

Success

Set an agenda and stick to it. Have a time limit (preferably no more than an hour) and stick to it, even if you don’t discuss all agenda items. Smith is a disciple of agile project management, a standard among software development firms. Watch the clock. One major time-waster is waiting for people to arrive.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Travel planning. Project management. Determine the agenda and who is presenting. Meeting Agenda. Meeting Agenda.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

Need a plan, then partner with a "project manager" or get a great planner. Know your strengths and find a partner who has strengths where your weaknesses are. If you need more skills in technology, find a geek to partner. Fearful about money, partner with a bookkeeper or accountant.

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