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Email That Works: Best Practices for Truly Busy People

Office Dynamics

Some people create folders within their email programs. Check email several times a day , rather than constantly, to prevent interruptions that decrease productivity. That way, they’ll know if they need to read or act upon the message ASAP. Keep emails short and to the point. Act within 24 hours , if possible.

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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

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In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. Of course, I’d love to hear your email tips and tricks as I’m always down to get more efficient and productive, so please reach out! LEADERSHIP QUOTE Email is the gateway drug of work; Slack is the crack.

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8 Things Good Leaders Never Say

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If you are in the middle of something, schedule a definitive time to address their question ASAP. I used to correct emails, edit proposals and chime in on phone calls when I thought I could improve on the way a teammate was approaching a problem or a task. Always have time for your employees. Jonathan Long, INFLUENCERZ 2.

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More Tips for Taming the Email Monster

Office Dynamics

Guest blogger, Alita Marlow Bluford continues her tips on taming the email monster. Taming the Email Monster (Continued). to order The Ultimate Guide to being Efficient@email click here: [link]. Now decide on four or five verbs you will use to define actions needed on your email. The idea is to keep your email moving.

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More Tips for Taming the Email Monster

Office Dynamics

Guest blogger, Alita Marlow Bluford continues her tips on taming the email monster. Taming the Email Monster (Continued). to order The Ultimate Guide to being Efficient@email click here: [link]. Now decide on four or five verbs you will use to define actions needed on your email. The idea is to keep your email moving.

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7 Tips for Administrative and Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

Making a list simply allows you to organize your thoughts and decide what tasks need to get done ASAP versus those that can wait until the end of the day. I’ve found that when I write things down I’m not being distracted by emails popping up or different notifications. Email Conversations. To Multitask Or Not To Multitask.

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Quick Tip: First thing to do to fix office equipment

ProAssisting Blog

For me, I’m usually under the gun with my hair on fire because I need to get this work done ASAP before my boss heads out the door for their business trip… and my computer freezes or the printer stops working or my fax machine won’t send. And do you know what they do? Try it, you’ll be amazed. Share it with others.

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