Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

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. Below are a few: Throughout the year track each project and goal progress, additional duties added and positive feedback from others.

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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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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 28, 2020

Increase in projects. This has given them an opportunity to work on projects they have put on back burners or pivot their business in such a way that embraces what could be our ‘new normal’. This has caused an issue I’ve never had a problem with before…more projects than available time in my schedule.

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I’ve used Slack a few times and I’ve tested various online project management apps, but they all seemed like overkill for my little business. For the past 11 years I’ve slowly transitioned from storing files on my computer hard drive to using a combination of removable storage and online file storage.

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Call, write, pay, scan, enter data, read, file and write are all examples of the verbs you might have. 4 -- Pick up your SMEAD Stadium File Organizer (you can find them at most office supply stores) and take it out of the packaging. Use any remaining spots to hold project files or quick reference information. 

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cloud-based project management software has revolutionized how companies manage their workflows, time-tracking, and communications for years now. In short, gone are the days of keeping track of umpteen email threads and Slack chats to stay on top of your team’s progress. They can even aid in forecasting future growth.

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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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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

They are a roadmap to your task or project that you follow every time. It should be easy for someone else to pick up, follow, and achieve the same results, even if they’ve never touched the project before. Project management. Review calendars and compile date and time options. Systems have many benefits. Travel planning.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

It means staying on top of diaries and calendars, keeping paperwork (whether digital or physical) filed neatly, and always thinking ahead to what’s next. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and any other tools that might be used in the organisation (such as project management tools) is a must. Website URL

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You can delegate all the work that keeps you “busy” - like filling out paperwork, filing, scheduling, budgeting, and making “quick” phone calls. No more endless emails to check or impromptu calls to answer: your admin is your gatekeeper. Your admin pulls together all the info about a project to help you navigate the executive decision.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 28, 2016

Do you find projects/clients are falling through the cracks? Are you continually searching around looking for an email address? Or cannot tell at a glance if your project is on track? For example, how do you create a new client file? Create a calendar template. How do you handle new client enquiries?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

Here are some tips and key questions to ask managers and executives as requests for your time are made throughout the week: When possible ask that projects and tasks be given to you verbally so you can ask clarifying questions and better understand the work that is being given to you. Find out who else has information related to the project.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 29, 2012

Stacks of paperwork are one thing, but when they’re compounded by endless emails, Facebook updates, and text messages, it can become increasingly difficult to focus on the task at hand. A file cabinet can be your most useful accessory. It’s okay to have one folder or basket on top of your desk that’s a ‘Need to File’ bin.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Office management qualifications are useful for many reasons.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Make an appointment - Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Use the right tools: Set a timer for the length of time you have decided to work on this project. Organizer ( paper or electronic) to enter to-dos, addresses or calendar data.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

My EA function includes booking travel, heavy calendar and email management and organising the site-wide events. I check my emails first thing when I wake-up so that I can prioritise my day properly. I have my brekkie and coffee while I respond to anything urgent, check in on the calendars and update my to-do list.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 27, 2015

Ideally the list should be on the same email system that you use to manage their inbox and schedule (Microsoft Outlook for example). Don’t forget to add tasks with deadlines to your Executive’s calendar. Do help your Executive break large projects down into manageable tasks. Evernote, Wunderlust, Any.do

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

I also have a quick check over my emails and calendar for the day, I do have a few meetings today that I also need to attend. 0930 – As I’ve already checked my inbox and prioritised my tasks for today I make a start with my plan by sending out a few queries over email. Filed under: Motivation.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Power Periods Make For Great Productivity My favorite is: Power Periods Because: Set aside one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon for un-distracted, uninterrupted time to knock out a big project. It houses so much more than a file index. Pile Tamer My favorite is: the Pendaflex Pile Smart Project Sorter.

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 19, 2010

The first project – transcribe a one hour speech from an audio file. I’m familiar with Elance but a colleague who had a similar project told me that she’d had great success with oDesk - so that’s where I started. I sent emailed interview questions. Within 48 hours 1/2 of the project was complete.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 22, 2013

Once the call is over, it’s highly likely there will be some sort of action required, even if it’s only filing the notes you took or adding something to your calendar. The voicemail is then delivered to my email in mp3 format. Before taking the call, you were probably actively involved in some work related task.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you in charge of team projects that have strict due dates? If so, then you know how hectic project management can be at times, especially if you don’t have a centralized platform to keep track of your tasks. That’s not to mention how difficult communication can be if you use email. calendar view, Gantt charts, etc.).

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. And anything stored on your hard drive can be retrieved from backup files (I use Carbonite for those who are interested). But now, I’m back to paper (sort of). More clicking. Aesthetics.

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Productivityist

JULY 20, 2017

I recently took a three-day productivity retreat—I noticed that I was falling behind on projects, freelance work, and my own writing and that I simply couldn’t catch up. A wall calendar. Answering those seven emails you haven’t answered. You are working on your big project. Whatever it is, get it down on a calendar.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

Getting to grips with calendar and email management. Helping with projects. Establishing and maintaining filing systems. Beginning to show proactivity and working with some autonomy. Gaining confidence when addressing board level Directors. Improving written communication and writing on behalf of others.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. ” “When I first started as an EA, I was answering phones, filing, and typing memos.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Also consider color-coding the index cards by project. Immediately add that task to your digital calendar or task list, and set a reminder on your calendar closer to the due date.     * Master calendars. Review past files, e-mails, and calendars to fill in specific dates for tasks and appointments. . 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 13, 2011

As admins we have different projects going on all the time, meetings scheduled with our bosses and other things that need reminders set or items brought forward. Then there are all those reminders that you put either in your Outlook calendar, your tasks or in your Inbox and this is where I find you really do need to keep it all together.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

We differ from what I call the "digital filing cabinet" solutions in the market in that we're not only focused on helping you save and access what you want to remember, but also to help you out when you're ready to take action.   So you are kind of like a virtual assistant, to do list and data storage tool all rolled into one?

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Office Organization Success

JULY 31, 2009

Do you find projects/clients are falling through the cracks? Are you continually searching around looking for an email address? Or cannot tell at a glance if your project is on track? For example, how do you create a new client file? Create a calendar template. How do you handle new client enquiries?

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Whether you’re a freelancer or supervise small teams for enterprise-level companies, project management tools are a must if you want to stay efficient and organized. Today, two apps that dominate the project management workspace are Trello and Asana. As such, which app you choose will depend heavily on the scope of your project.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Are you tired of trying to keep track of projects via Excel spreadsheets and Gmail? If so, it’s time to introduce yourself to the ever-growing world of cloud-based project management software. With the right app, you can keep track of everything related to your project in one convenient location. Project creation.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

This could be the personal project you’ve been planning for months that couldn’t find itself close to realization or an uncompleted work wanting for some attention. File System. T he tool that we integrate to our productivity system must go hand in hand with our file system or the stuff that we work with.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 29, 2015

Project Management tools can be unwieldy beasts, that’s for sure. I mean, managing a project is supposed to be complicated, isn’t it? Some people, myself included, find themselves being far more productive when they can visualise their tasks, collaborators and current position within a project. That’s right.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Team collaboration can be a real challenge if you’re still using written to-do lists and communicating through email. Not only that, but keeping up with dozens of email threads is a remarkably inefficient way to handle task management, not to mention that it’s a huge hassle. Yet, how do you know which one is right for your needs?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

  Back when I had to keep track of phone conversations, email and face-to-face it was simply much easier to do! Here is an example of an interaction that my client had prior to putting a CRM in place: Prospective client calls on the phone about a speaking project and a meeting gets scheduled. " I can relate! 

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