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Calendar Management for Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

As an assistant of 20 years, I had one perspective of meeting management. You must keep these things in mind when you are managing your executive’s calendar. Calendar management is an important skill. Every manager and executive has their personal preferences. This is not a job for a robot!

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Too Many Meetings!! – Managing My Executives Calendar – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

asks: My executive’s calendar is jam-packed on a daily basis & she’s asking me to come up with a better solution to managing her calendar. I block out time on her calendar, but inevitably a meeting gets put in its place. We don’t always have an answer to each individuals problem but we know some of you might.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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Is the Market for Virtual Assistants Really Saturated? Debunking the Myth

Tips From T. Marie

In 2023, several areas are particularly hot in this field: Executive Assistant Services: Handling email, scheduling, calendar management, organizing meetings, travel planning, data entry, and other back-office tasks will always be in high demand. Podcast Manager: Podcasts are all the rage!

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Managing meeting rooms

Practically Perfect PA

Was pretty much the sound I made when I was asked to take on the task of managing meeting rooms for my office. The meeting rooms became my enemy and managing them became almost a full time job in itself. When I took over the managing of the meeting rooms the booking process was a joke. Where do I start…? You get my point!

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How to Make Reading Part of Your Daily Routine

Success

Make time for reading by putting it on your calendar. Reading is no harder to achieve than your weekly conference call if you schedule it on your calendar and take it just as seriously. I’ve found that things that don’t make it onto my calendar typically don’t get accomplished. —Rahim Charania, American Fueling Systems 2.

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How to Color Code Your Calendar

Jen Lawrence

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. Every person’s needs are different.