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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. The executive’s calendar should be completely controlled by their assistant and the executive shouldn’t edit the calendar at all (in an ideal world!)

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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. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Arranging catering and dealing with external suppliers. Getting to grips with calendar and email management. Establishing and maintaining filing systems. Getting to know lots of people including senior members of staff. Understanding basic office procedures.

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10 Tips to Get Your Office Organized

Productivity Bits

An accordion file is also a great way to organize documents. You will also need a file or folder in which you can put completed papers that you might need at a later date. A filing cabinet is the best place for these files so that they are out of the way but are still easily accessible. Tip #4: Limit Nicknacks.

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