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. You name it. How to color code?

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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. One of the standout features of Nexudus is its email newsletter service. Cobot’s white-label member portal offers complete customization of members’ experiences.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

As a virtual assistant, I was managing up to 10 different email accounts for various projects, and I wasn’t keeping up. I needed to change, so I sought out books and training on email management. Empowered by this knowledge, I hit reset on my strategy for email management. I asked experts for tips. Set Up Rules.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

EAs will often have random projects that require them to collaborate with other departments - it’s essential to maintain those human connections. From task apps to full-blown project management tools, the software has never been easier for task management. Trello - Trello is a kanban (cards) style of project management tool.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Debbie Gross (Strategy) suggested administrative assistants to work at a higher level by using their Outlook calendar like their own personal admin to help keep them on track with the many projects to be managed. She has a 3-point system for managing email: first pass. Second pass, Do (as in under two minutes).

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Go Burrows

APRIL 18, 2021

In this episode, Kaleen talks about what it’s like to work with ultra high net worth individuals, tips for project management, and how to distinguish between an individual contributor and a great leader. Her areas of focus include project management, creating efficiencies, event planning, calendar management, and marketing strategy.

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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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Success

AUGUST 17, 2021

Or daydreamed about a new project? No phones, emails or interruptions allowed. Sometimes you’ll plan white space around your calendar. For example, when you’re driving or on the train. When was the last time you stared out a window and reflected on your life? Or reevaluated the way you spend your days?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. Organizational abilities: Experts in managing multiple tasks and schedules efficiently, an executive assistant must keep everything on track, from managing calendars to coordinating meetings.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Today’s Day in the life: Diana Brandl, Senior EA at Mister Spex, Founder and CEO of The Socialista Projects, Head of IMA Berlin and National Social Relations Officer, speaker, coach and mentor and all round superstar EA! Checking emails (both work and private) and social media channels. What are the main aspects of your role?

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Success

JANUARY 7, 2023

The more detailed my calendar, the more prepared and focused I am. I often find myself pulled in too many directions, reacting to phone calls, email and other stuff that pops up. Practice and train your mind to concentrate. It’s a skill and it’s not complicated—you just have to train yourself for it. Stop procrastinating.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When I was an assistant 40 years ago we complained about not getting time with our executives; we complained about not getting enough information from our managers; we complained about not getting support for training. Here are some ideas: Daily Calendars Technology is not perfect and neither are humans. Nor do they have the time.)

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 19, 2010

Website and landing page design and strategies to increase the likelihood of sign-ups are beyond the scope of this guide, but suffice to say you will want to inform the visitor with all the great benefits of subscribing to your email list and the value your online business can provide. Observe your results and continue from there.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 19, 2010

Website and landing page design and strategies to increase the likelihood of sign-ups are beyond the scope of this guide, but suffice to say you will want to inform the visitor with all the great benefits of subscribing to your email list and the value your online business can provide. Observe your results and continue from there.

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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2015

Create a task list; identify A, B, and C projects. Your executive may have an open door policy, but he or she still needs private time to get their assignments done or even just respond to emails. Tell your leader to close his email/Inbox for a period of time. Identify your leader’s best time of day to work on projects.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Be sure to mark your calendar for April 1 – 30 and check out our daily informative and fun blogs. Fill out the subscribe box (your email address) in the right sidebar of this page and click subscribe. You will be notified instantly by email each time we add a new post. Feel free to respond to our blogs every day!

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Google Workspace is a collaboration and productivity suite, similar to Microsoft 365, that allows you to create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, manage your email, and attend virtual meetings. Finally, identify a personal or work project where you can begin using the Google apps.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 6, 2010

While ten years ago, managing email could have been a secondary consideration, today it is absolutely vital to keep customers and clients in the loop through rapid, prompt email support. Service businesses will always need to devote more time to emails than product-based businesses. Limit your daily email quota.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 15, 2010

The Internet Marketing Specialist 2010 Training Program will equip you with the exact skills, knowledge and tools to be able to fully coordinate and implement your client’s Internet Marketing campaigns from start to finish! Internet Marketing Specialist 2010 Training Rating 3.00 Well, things have not slowed down.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The problem is that “later today,” and “as soon as you can,” aren’t times you can point to on a clock and calendar. That said, in the nearly 17 years that I’ve been training and coaching, there’s only one fundamental way I’ve ever seen that works. It’s this: put everything on your calendar. Everything. Every task, every.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The solution is simple … you plan it in your calendar. The first step, and most important step, is to actually schedule your time off in your calendar. Once it’s on your calendar and you can see it you’re unlikely to accidentally schedule in a client call, meeting, or other event that will encroach upon your down time.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Excellent calendaring skills. But do you always “listen” or do you distract yourself with reading emails while someone is talking to you? Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable. Trustworthy. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Customer-service focused. Excellent time management skills. Good listener.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! Virtual Assistant Training – VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp 2010 Rating 3.00 training , what skill is most needed by virtual assistant , www.virtual-2010.com So let’s do BOTH!!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 28, 2022

Emily is accountable for: – Managing and planning the CEO’s calendar with all appointments, meetings, and other activities. – Playing an active role in the execution of company-wide initiatives and critical projects. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 15, 2010

The Internet Marketing Specialist 2010 Training Program will equip you with the exact skills, knowledge and tools to be able to fully coordinate and implement your client’s Internet Marketing campaigns from start to finish! Internet Marketing Specialist 2010 Training Rating 3.00 Well, things have not slowed down.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 14, 2010

PLUS, VAClassroom are offering a special course bundle package (Just for May) that includes both the Virtual Events Specialist Program as well as the new Camtasia Video Training for VA course together for one special price. Enroll today and receive two high calibre training programs at a $150 savings! Feel free to grab the code below.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! Virtual Assistant Training – VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp 2010 Rating 3.00 training , what skill is most needed by virtual assistant , www.virtual-2010.com So let’s do BOTH!!

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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. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. Low-cost training courses are available online.

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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? The easy way to resolve this is to put all those questions together in one place and create an email template. Create a calendar template.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Need for access to his email. Blocking his calendar to work on his projects. Talking about calendar and upcoming meetings. Executive manages their own email therefore the assistant is out of the loop. #2 3 Struggle: Executive’s calendar. . #2 3 Struggle: Executive’s calendar. Can you relate?

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Worxbee

MAY 18, 2023

Email Address Sign Up Thank you! Embrace various digital communication tools, such as video conferencing, instant messaging, and email, to foster seamless connectivity with your team. Stay abreast of industry trends, attend training sessions, and willingly experiment with new tools to maintain your technological edge.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Not only are you focusing on how to grow your business through hiring, training and fundraising, but you are also juggling the million administrative tasks that come up during the day. Project management skills are also highly desirable and, depending on the start up, a background in technology and/or social media may be needed.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

Training budgets were ample; opportunity for advancement sparkled like diamonds for the taking. Administrators handled many tasks, and had backups, cross training, and team-shared projects. Training budgets dissipated, opportunities dried up, and assistants had larger workloads without staffing backups.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

0830 – Spend time on the train reviewing my to-do list and it seems that I have quite a few tasks that require answers from other people. 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. 1745 – On the train home and am able to reflect on the day.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Project Management. Her system for email management is outstanding. And while email is still not my strong suit…it’s much better because of the system she teaches. Regarding Email organization: Think of your inbox as your mailbox, not your to do list. The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized.

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