Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. This course is only taught onsite.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A Wide Network We’re leading with this because so much of what top executive assistants accomplish often comes down to their connections. Every executive assistant should work on building a vast network of contacts and keeping that network “warm.” Your network can be anyone. Usually through both training and practice.

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Tandem Social Networking Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 10:55 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging Harry Caray may be one of the best networkers ever, moving thousands of tone-deaf Cub fans to stand and sing at the top of their lungs. in our area.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Each evening revolves around a theme inspired by a widely recognized mental health calendar. At events, men can complete a check-in and anonymously ask for what they need from its vetted mental health professional network. Monthly huddles—guys’ nights—bring men together.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 6, 2010

I’m having so much fun sharing the awesome content with everyone, but I think there are some that still don’t get what the course is trying to get across, and decided not to sign up because perhaps they’re thinking they aren’t interested in podcasting, or that their clients won’t have a need for their help in this area.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

With a wide range of features and tools, Nexudus enables you to streamline your operations and automate your workflow, allowing you to save time while growing your client network and building a professional community around your space. One of the standout features of Nexudus is its email newsletter service.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One day about 10 years ago, I saw on my calendar a rare Saturday with nothing to do. Meetup.com and other social network sites have local groups who organize hikes and outdoor activities,” says Jason Bocarro, a professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at North Carolina State University.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Of course, managing a freelancer is not the same as managing a full-time employee or agency. Set up a calendar for regular check-ins and deadlines. In fact, when first launching, SparkToro opted to outsource talent rather than add more in-house team members. The company hired four agencies and five consultants in its first two years.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

Of course, if your mobile device has web access, you can access Facebook Mobile directly from your device’s web browser. The time has come to unhinge yourself from your desktop and start enjoying the “social” part of social networking. The Mobility of Facebook: Social Networking on the Go Rating 3.00

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

If you don’t have specific people in mind, then check local professional networking groups or organizations that help match people with mentors. If they reply with “not right now” instead of “no,” mark your calendar to follow up in a month or two politely. Be persistent, and it may pay off. Define success.

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Success

JANUARY 2, 2022

As the calendar turns to January, it’s time to set wild goals about the personal sales records you can smash with a little planning and practice. Frank and Theresa AuCoin are serial entrepreneurs who own a franchise sign business, real estate and are among the largest producers in LegalShield through their Performance Family Network.

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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. No one likes a fake networker. Every conversation runs its course, but finding a natural end is hard. You’re invited! All great chances to meet new people. You think, I won’t know anyone there.

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Go Burrows

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Currently, she helps executive assistants manage and measure the right tasks in company operations while getting them off the craziness of Email/ Slack/ Calendar and onto the Office Otter software. And of course, be sure to turn your messages into tasks with Office Otter ! JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Plus, all the calendar management, involvement in projects and of course leading my Office team. Besides all the cuddling with my furry friend, I enjoy online and offline networking, watching movies and travelling. The blog is a platform for my network of Office Professionals. And they do get a lot of mail.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Internet Radio Networks and Podcasts. There are a number of different internet radio networks that specialize in talk radio.  Teleseminar and Webinar Calendars and Directories. Gails Calendar. Full Calendar. Plan Cast - Social network where participants identify all of the events that they are going to.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.  The most effective networkers have a system to manage/organize business cards and their contacts. 

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Worxbee

MAY 3, 2021

Calendar management, email taming, and process design and management are our top three tasks, but executive assistants can do more. An EA might be kept very busy with calendars and emails for two executives, leaving little time for other tasks. Of course, everyone will think that their work is the priority!

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Success

MARCH 20, 2023

That doesn’t mean you want to court a scandal , of course, especially as a small business. McClennan notes that Tarte wouldn’t have planned to have to handle this backlash in their communications calendar, which means it took time away from the brand when they could have been doing other things. It all might have paid off already.”

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2011

I have put together what I would consider to be a great routine to follow over the course of a working day. Check emails from the night before on my iPhone, check calendar for myself and my 3 directors. 1530: Get up and move around, make tea, speak to / network with colleagues at their desk. Connect with directors.

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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. John sorts his activities into four areas with more than 60% of his time going into Communicating and Creating: 1) Leadership, 2) Creating, 3) Networking and. By: Peg Ayers.

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Productivity Bits

MARCH 1, 2011

The only limitation is my cellphone’s network coverage. And of course the battery life (I need a backup battery). Integration with Blackberry Calendar – One of the best features of myTasks is it’s integration with the BlackBerry’s built-in Calendar app. Task View in Calendar. Set Reminder.

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Eco-Office Gals

DECEMBER 23, 2012

The end of 2012 is looming on the horizon, which means it’s once again time to buy new calendars, reset the budget, and start thinking about your business strategy for the coming year. Social networking. Of course, it is also an opportunity to go green by reducing wasteful packaging and using recycled materials.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 6, 2012

Years ago, I had a large office in the Wall Street area with a personal secretary screening my phone calls, opening mail, taking dictation, and managing my calendar. Since then of course, the business world has changed. The next phase had executives sharing a pool of secretaries using floppy discs working on word processors.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

As we are all thinking about our objectives for next year I think this is the perfect time to have a look at next year’s events calendar and get some of the shows in your diary. All of which are relevant to our industry too! So all in all it was well worth it… it didn’t hurt that it is was in Barcelona either!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

As we are all thinking about our objectives for next year I think this is the perfect time to have a look at next year’s events calendar and get some of the shows in your diary. All of which are relevant to our industry too! So all in all it was well worth it… it didn’t hurt that it is was in Barcelona either!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

As we are all thinking about our objectives for next year I think this is the perfect time to have a look at next year’s events calendar and get some of the shows in your diary. All of which are relevant to our industry too! So all in all it was well worth it… it didn’t hurt that it is was in Barcelona either!

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some of the tasks that executive assistants can take on include: Become your right-hand gatekeeper by managing complex personal and professional calendars and scheduling internal and external meetings. They can take on key responsibilities and duties right off the bat, leaving you with time to focus on what’s most important for the business.

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Office Organization Success

OCTOBER 5, 2013

It’s a system whereby you can get your clients to self-schedule their appointments with you, avoiding the back and forth of emails that happens when you’re trying to arrangement appointments and, of course, the time spent doing this. It works with both Outlook and Google calendars.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Check out my VA Course here to help you get started. In this course, I am your biz bestie, showing you the ropes and sharing the lessons I learned when I first started as a VA. They could be looking for someone to manage their calendar and travel. Of course you’ll need the basics: a computer, smartphone, and office accessories.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

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! JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY Join the Leader Assistant Global Community for bonus content, job opportunities, and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And collaboration overload isn’t just about the meetings that fill up our calendars — it’s also the endless emails, Slacks, reports and work that every new project generates. Do you attend every meeting on your calendar? This trigger often comes up in the course of a project when there are unexpected developments.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

Home About Me Advertise A Great Outlook: Adding Holidays to Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize D o you often wonder how you can add your countrys holidays into your calendar in Microsoft Outlook ? In the Calendar Options section, click Add Holidays.

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A Great Day's Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

My membership in IAAP has offered me quality educational programs delivered both online and in-person, the CAP certification , a worldwide network of administrative professionals, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and much more. I’m a planner, and I schedule everything on a calendar! Tell your readers about your teaching career.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Technology has helped us be so self-sufficient that it can feel old-fashioned or sort of elitist to think we need someone to help us keep our calendar, book a flight or research a new customer. Check with your network about stay-at-home moms, students and retirees who may have set up shop as virtual assistants.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Instead of pitching courses and products, give your readers access to marketing networks that pay you for their success. Use your credibility to sell high-end products and courses. Most courses and marketing tools are not very good, but the few that are can be very successful as pitched products on a blog.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

  It is even part social network.       Can you really coordinate calendars using Springpad?  The actual coordination of calendars happens external to Springpad, but personal events and reminders set in Springpad can be automatically synced to iCal and Google Calendar.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

pssst…Keep an eye out for a brand new course from VAClassroom on the subject in a couple of months… Now off to celebrate with a 4 day weekend. Thanks for posting about the upcoming course at VA Classroom. I’m just about to purchase one of their back to school training course. I love all their courses.

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