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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

Success

survey of over 600 employees from 20 industries found that, “on average, employees have 17.7 meetings (totaling 18 hours) per week,” numbers which increase as “management level and number of direct reports increases.” Additionally, non-management employees reported that only 11.9 A 2022 Otter.ai The same Otter.ai

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Repurposing Furniture: Realizing the Environmental, Economic, and Design Benefits

Allwork

Mongo, consulting with a3, Greener Source, and the architect, surveyed and selected ancillary office furniture, including tables and chairs for conference and breakrooms, the lobby, and three soft-seating areas. To meet these expectations, we suggested that Mongo supplement the existing furniture with repurposed furniture.

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Feeling unappreciated?

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few weeks I have been wondering how my initial thoughts about running an event have turned into the Assist Conference – which is just a month away! but then I put the Practically Perfect PA survey out there. I wanted to share some of the survey responses with you today. The Assist Conference was born!

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8 Productivity Apps Every Business Owner Needs

Productivityist

Whether you operate a large-scale international shipping company or a street corner café, you must manage productivity and projects. There are numerous project management apps and programs available, but they can be tricky to learn. Airtable – Familiar and Powerful. Systems: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android.

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The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

Productivityist

To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. I have also learned how to survey my readers and understand their specific career challenges. It could be customer satisfaction surveys, customer order data or social media data. Problem-based Learning.

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

A few months ago I asked the Practically Perfect PA readers if they could complete a survey for me. The survey asked if assistants feel that having or not having a university degree has made a difference to their career path. At a previous employer, an Admin had just achieved her BSBA and applied for a Project Manager position.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

Once that is done, survey what is left and find the next easiest thing you can do. Need a plan, then partner with a "project manager" or get a great planner. Imagine sheets of paper fluttering to the flow behind you as you charge from one meeting to the next conference call.

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