All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2022

I’ve been working on a new book for several months now. But as I evaluated my workspace, I realized I needed to make some physical changes to facilitate more productive workflow, focus, and energy as I write my book. Create permanent homes for the paperwork and files that are cluttering your desktop. . and start from scratch.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 21, 2020

Some examples could include: Video editing apps Photo editing apps Online file organization Turn a hobby into income. Create beginner guides- if your hobby has a learning curve, like certain video games, board games, etc. Create an online course or class teaching skills and/or tools you use for your business.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. I love translucent colored poly pockets combined with colored file folders to create instant visual distinction of what’s waiting for me each day in my priority sorter.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

All provide their fair share of offerings, from video chats to file sharing, but the abundance of options can often leave businesses feeling overwhelmed with choices. Simon recalls a healthcare organization that reached out to him for training advice following the release of his book. . I don’t think you’re a sane individual.” .

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. How exciting is it to learn something new related to your field from someone that uses it daily?

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

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. Take “after” pictures of your workspace, desk drawers, file drawers, and storage cabinets in your immediate work area. Clear the clutter.

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Success

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Are the books I’m reading good enough? If I have any thoughts about what I need “future me” to do, I write them down on a piece of paper (or text file on my laptop) and push it out of my mind. It’s fantastic that you’re feeding your mind with articles like this and spending time learning how to reach your potential.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Work With Stephanie « Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing | Main | Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold » Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - Sometimes I wonder if I am duplicating my efforts by using a calendar and the tickler files. What are your thoughts in this area?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. The writer immediately points out that technology and automation have chipped away at duties like papers to be filed and landlines to be answered. She is living it up.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

While you’re certainly capable of answering the telephone, filing and ordering supplies, why waste your time on drudgery that almost anyone could do? Cheryl Rosner, co-founder of former hotel-booking app Stayful.com, worked with eight full-time employees and outsourced to four specialists who are contract workers.

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Success

JANUARY 17, 2023

You’ve probably said it to yourself 100 times before: I really need to start reading more books. When you’re an out-of-the-habit adult with a full schedule, however, finding the time to pick up a book can be a challenge. Science is beginning to back up what book-lovers already know: Reading offers far-reaching benefits for your life.

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Allwork

APRIL 29, 2022

Learn more in our website policy here. Walk into any health food store these days, and you are likely to see plenty of supplements, diets, or books marketed as “brain boosters.” . Use DropBox to organize and share your files . In our day and age, our mind wanders non-stop. Use Python to consolidate your data .

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Learning from the past. ABW also requires a more intentional approach to managing space, including the implementation of booking tools and protocols to ensure that spaces are available, clean, and promptly ready to be used. But, before we discuss how to get there, let us reflect on how we got here.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 5, 2022

It may include file folders, spiral notebooks, pens, and sticky notes. Consider sending them a career development book or a fiction book for their leisure. If you’re not sure which book they would enjoy, send an Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift card, and let them select a book of their choice.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you don’t have procedures in place, one approach to onboarding involves having the new hire document the procedures as they learn. This method serves a dual purpose: it ensures that your procedures are up-to-date and allows the new employee to reinforce their learning through the act of documentation.

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Success

JANUARY 24, 2023

I had just appeared on the Today show to promote my first nonfiction book, an account of how my life was transformed by sacrificing some little luxuries. Why I put off writing a book Writing a novel has always been my dream. Honestly, many book publishing people should write. My Year of Learning to Live Better with Less.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

She relieves me from things I don’t need to be doing like email, booking travel and project planning. If your most taxing office burden is scheduling, hand over the keys to your calendar and trust your assistant to send the emails and make the calls necessary to keep meetings from double-booking. The Future of the Virtual Office.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

This smart app even “learns” your schedule and adapts to your busy and available times. Cloud-Based File Storage: Tired of attaching documents to emails and relying on track changes to keep up with multiple people editing the same files? Update, backup, and share files with your executive and team – no flash drives needed!

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

I needed to change, so I sought out books and training on email management. Even if you can get exceptions to the storage cap, it’s more efficient to save important emails to a shared network folder with your other project files. Outlook has a file extension called.msg just like Word has.doc or Excel has.xls. Set Up Rules.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 6, 2008

I did however come up with 20 things that I have learned from my mistakes over the years, both at the office and personally.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

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. Take “after” pictures of your workspace, desk drawers, file drawers, and storage cabinets in your immediate work area. Clear the clutter.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2024

Once you have your template, print out several blank copies, punch three holes in each page, and keep them in a file folder within reach of your workspace. Procedures work best when they’re structured and consistent, and using a template to capture them can help immensely, especially if you don’t have the time to type them right away.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. However, understanding the steep learning curves involved, adding these skills sooner rather than later will allow you to stay ahead. Humans who are actively engaged in learning and development will always have the edge.

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Read on to learn how you can set New Year’s resolutions that stick by matching your unique Enneagram personality to goals that will keep you motivated. New Year’s resolution to consider: Ask for help with your most emotionally taxing chore, like the dishes at home or filing at work. Embrace failure,” Palmer says.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 20, 2017

My topic is Simple Way #52 , Piggyback new habits, and it’s the last chapter in the book. This is podcast #82 so I’ve done plenty of shows on content that isn’t in the book, probably another book worth. The prize is a PDF copy of the book. You want to win this book! I love that. Thanks, guys.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10 Lessons Office Professionals Can Learn from Phil Jackson Phil Jackson, current coach of the Los Angles Lakers, is revered as one of the greatest basketball coaches in history. Phil Jackson has a unique approach to coaching and has written several books on the subject. In other words, learn from your mistakes.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

Familiarity : Because many of us are already familiar with these apps, using them reduces the learning curve. These files can easily be inserted into other procedures documentation you create. Chances are, you are already using them at the office or at home. It will insert it into the slide you have open. Register here to join.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

Ready to learn a bit more about each space style preference? A stray file, an errant stapler, or even a visible office supply organizer can put them off their game. The sooner you learn to work with them rather than against them, the more organized, efficient, and productive you’ll become! How You Arrange Space.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

But if you’re willing to learn a person’s preferences, and not foist your own on him or her, you can help this person develop systems to stay organized by following these tips. Learn their Style Preference. Include details on how to properly file items in your filing cabinet or the shared office drive.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 18, 2019

Like last time, this podcast is based on what I’ve gotten from reading a book called Algorithms to Live By. I favor insertion sorting for clothing, combined with purging your cache (listen to the previous podcast to learn about that). Books can be heavy! I’d go with bubble sort for books. Back to the books.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Learn more and sign up here.) Go through old computer files and archive or delete anything that’s no longer needed. It’s also a good time to review your filing structure. Check out AllThingsAdmin.com to learn more about why procedural documentation is so beneficial and gain access to some great tools to help you get started.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Even if an employee doesn’t file a claim but is merely alleging age discrimination, HR and legal will likely investigate the allegation as a best practice. Patti Temple Rocks: In my book I write about 10 steps an organization can take to create positive change regarding ageism, because I believe strongly that this is a “fixable” problem.

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

Check tickler files. 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. It might look something like this: Beginning of the day: Unlock doors. Turn off forwarding on phones.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2022

You can quickly insert the contents of a PDF or image file onto a page of your OneNote notebook. Here is an example: And I’ve used these naming conventions to keep my forms, templates, checklists, procedures, and other documents organized in my digital files: ENV – JPI Return Address (ENV for Envelopes).

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 4, 2021

One of the things I learned the hard way, and now teach new VAs is to create professional teams for their businesses, to include a lawyer, an accountant (could also be a really savvy bookkeeper or another kind of financial pro), a coach, an insurance person, and someone to provide tech support. I don’t even have to do that piece of things.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

But if you’re willing to learn a person’s preferences, and not foist your own on him or her, you can help this person develop systems to stay organized by following these tips. Learn their Style Preference. Include details on how to properly file items in your filing cabinet or the shared office drive.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MARCH 15, 2012

Learn to use Evernote as a digital filing cabinet, recipe book or simple photo sharing service — and much more. This is not a weighty, 500 page book that takes you through every nook and cranny of a program, but instead is a quick-read book that will quickly get you using Evernote in an efficient manner.

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