Jen Lawrence

MARCH 15, 2019

Color coding your calendar is one of those organizational tricks that most people shrug off. I’m here to tell you – if you aren’t color coding your calendar, you’re missing out. Color coding your calendar allows you to see how your time will be used at a glance. Every person’s needs are different.

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Success

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you work at a company) Why am I on the payroll? Remember: Lists of goals, tasks and objectives are of no help unless you write them down Putting your plans on paper makes a seemingly elusive goal more concrete. Then put them in your calendar before anything else.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Admittedly, that’s not much of a time difference, but then again, somehow it’s almost time to bring out the 2023 calendars. No matter what the calendar says, it’s always a great time to focus on the foundational pieces that lead to success.”. It’s going to get more challenging next year.”. Don’t enter into the housing market lightly.”.

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JUNE 23, 2021

Allowing employees to work from home will definitely zap company culture and drain productivity. For established companies who rely on a remote workforce, like BELAY —a staffing company that provides virtual support teams—this rush of productivity is no surprise. A lot of what we serve into is overwhelm,” Sciortino says.

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JUNE 8, 2022

White’s work as a corporate speaker and on-site trainer for companies slowed to a halt when the pandemic started. It just clicked, and I understood that Gen Z and millennials were learning differently… At the company I left to pursue this, [the younger employees] didn’t do traditional learning. A Social Business.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The company hired four agencies and five consultants in its first two years. Some of the top companies in America plan to assign an increasing number of projects to freelance workers. But ultimately, every company will hire freelancers or lose their edge, predicts interim Cameo CMO Greg Caplan. Who hires freelancers?

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

You might even have a debate with yourself, while skimming your calendar to-dos and meetings, obligations and responsibilities, about what it would be like to just miss it all and stay in bed. Albertie, scientist and founder of Truth Speaks Group LLC, a multimedia coaching company that creates solutions for work-life balance.

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APRIL 2, 2024

These three HR experts did also offer possible solutions (from utilizing modern digital tools like Google Calendars and Slack to fostering intentional virtual interactions), that provide a roadmap towards nurturing a connected and coordinated workforce. There are also concerns about the intricacy of building relationships in a virtual realm.

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JUNE 6, 2023

This shift necessitates a fundamental change in the way companies view, develop, and maintain employee relationships. She highlighted that lessons from the pandemic taught us that people are able to manage their own calendars and schedules, and have a better understanding of when, where, and in what environment they work best.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? Of all the calendar tools I know, this one handles tasks the best.

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Success

APRIL 5, 2023

In a recent KinderCare Learning Companies study with Harris Poll, 41% of participants said hybrid models are ideal, an increase of 5% from 2022. Keeping parents happy might be as simple as allowing them to block out drop-off and pickup times from day care or school in their calendars, and other simple compromises.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the fall of 2022, Harvard Business Review published the results of a case study done with the task-management company Asana. The goal: to reduce the amount of time spent in meetings. The method: clear the calendar. I ran my own experiment of resetting my work in three areas: my task list, calendar, and workflows.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. Lets enjoy our day together.© Another one I never use.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Whether you’re managing the company holiday party, setting up your employee programming for the season ahead, or planning a last minute summer get-together for your team, organizing events that are creative and engaging can feel like an added burden on top of your day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities. Set clear goals.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2019

Let’s take for example the task of meeting planning or calendaring for your executive. Science Side: map out a plan; identify the steps you will take to achieve your goal; forecast any barriers and list steps you will take to work around the barriers; write a timeline; assess your progress as you travel the road.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. But you can make a conscious decision to put the lion’s share of your focus on priorities that bring you closer to Goal City, and not let others control your time. Prioritize metrics tied to your main goals.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand. Leave a lasting impression on your clients and help them achieve their event goals through flawless execution.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 21, 2017

As we remove the plastic wrappings from our new calendars and start neatly recording upcoming events and plans, we’re inspired to make 2018 the best year ever. What about the goals you had for this year: were they met or exceeded? Were they really the right goals? Did they move your company forward the way you’d hoped?

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2021

Juliet’s approach has helped companies including Nike, Google and Spotify help increase their employees happiness and productivity, which she outlines in her book, A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work. Let your mind wander and find a new idea, goal or dream. Why we struggle to use white space.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

OpenAI, the company that developed ChatGPT, reported having attracted one million users just five days from its launch, something that took Instagram 2½ months. For example, “Create a 30-day social media calendar and captions for five posts per day. I wanted to experience that increase in efficiency, so I set some goals.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

It includes things like calendar integrations, a habit-tracking tool, and even a pomodoro timer for getting through your work. Calendly will sync with most calendar apps, too. The automated scheduling tool syncs automatically with calendar apps, including accounting for time zones - and that’s just one of the key features.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

Regular training and webinars unveiling the secrets of efficient coworking space management further demonstrate the company’s customer-centric approach. As a result, it can be a good solution for companies that know the benefits of remote access and help their employees stay flexible with the workplaces.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2023

To the company party, a friend’s wedding or maybe a community group outing—whatever it is, it’s on your calendar. You still accomplished your goal of going when it was easier not to, and you were there supporting a friend or coworker. You’re invited! All great chances to meet new people. You think, I won’t know anyone there.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Longevity within the same company is often valued because the executive assistant knows it inside out and has efficient processes and procedures down pat. Industry experience might also come into play, even if the candidate for the senior role hasn’t worked for the same company for a period of time.

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Worxbee

MARCH 1, 2021

These are our top three suggestions for tasks to give your virtual executive assistant: Calendar management. Calendar management falls under “must be done, but you’re not adding any value by doing it.” You’re likely spending a lot of time on managing your calendar that could otherwise be spent on other things.

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Worxbee

MAY 10, 2021

They work with executives to help further the goals of the company. A VA helps with the tasks that work toward the goals, but they tend to take a less strategic role. Executive assistants are proactive by nature and will create their own to-do lists (based on a good understanding of what your needs and goals are, of course!).

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Worxbee

JUNE 20, 2022

Get Clear About What Matters Is there some haze around your executive’s goals? Hosting meetings using the Level 10 approach structures your manager’s (and your company’s) goals into measurable and actionable tasks. Working through this process will bring clarification when needed and provide traction toward company goals.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Your mission is to help and transform companies into environments where employees can deploy their contributions for positive organizational outcomes and social impact. I know you’ve worked with several companies. Frank Cottle [00:02:49] Centauri, meaning the liquor distribution company? Angela R Howard [00:02:13] Yeah.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

When YOU are inspired, and your business mission and goals are clearly defined, your passion will inspire others. Draw up a short list of goals that you have for the business, and your personal goals. Calendar and acknowledge team member birthdays and other special days. Inspiration is contagious. Pass it on.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2015

They notice that you stand out in the crowd of other administrative assistants in the company. Keep in mind the following goals. One thing is that other executives in the organization notice what you do to make your executive shine. They will want you. Make an appointment for your leader, with himself or herself!

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Clutter Coach

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Instead, now… I’ll admit it: I keep three calendars: 1) The TO-GO PLANNER, which is a dual week-at-a-glance/month-at-a-glance color-coded piece of brilliance I found at The Container Store, and which I take EVERYWHERE with me. It’s rudimentary, but it made sense to me. This way, I get to use three!

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Part of your meeting preparation should be to set defined goals. Many companies seem to book hour-long meetings because it’s a neat slot on a calendar, but often, a lot of side-tracking and daydreaming happens during a full hour (especially when people are sitting at home or in co-working spaces!). There are several options!

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Allwork

JANUARY 15, 2024

Recognized on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023 and Forbes’ 50 Future of Work Ideas, they’ve actively support international pilot studies and have garnered attention in leading publications like The Atlantic, INSIDER, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Fast Company, BBC, Sky News, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Daily Calendars. It is easy to place a wrong time or wrong date on a calendar. Or because so many executives are independent, they place events on their own calendars and forget to inform their administrative partner. Will information necessary for the project be coming from others inside or outside the company?

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Success

JULY 26, 2021

Do you ever dream of the day when your customer roster includes companies like General Electric, Target or IBM? Those companies are so huge you don’t know where to start. Big companies can be virtual gold mines for savvy entrepreneurs. Break down big companies into smaller entities. Plus, it’s downright intimidating.

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