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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. By assigning different colors to various categories or types of documents, you can quickly identify and retrieve them when needed.

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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

There are so many ways we can help them with this from managing their calendar effectively, minimising interruptions and generally keeping them on track. Administration of documents. Assistants should manage the administration of documents on behalf of their manager. The same applies for board papers and board level reports.

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The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

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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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications.

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10 Tips to Get Your Office Organized

Productivity Bits

Most of the time, presentations and documents can be sent via email instead of giving a hard copy to the intended person. In order to organize these papers, set up a box where each document type can be placed on your desk. An accordion file is also a great way to organize documents. Tip #2: Manage Your Papers.

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3 tips for a stress-free connected workplace

Ian's Messy Desk

Determine if you can digitize any of your printed documents. Smooth collaboration between employees, partners, suppliers, and customers is a sure-fire way to boost efficiency while also reducing stress. Put work in progress neatly in one location. File away completed projects, and do an assessment of what you really need to keep.

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A day in the life: Saba Ali, Royal Academy of Dance

Practically Perfect PA

I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away. Network and build relationships with all your colleagues, clients, suppliers – I can’t tell you how much this helps and the wealth of knowledge you can gain.

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