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Your Remote Executive Assistant Can Be Your Best Virtual Project Manager

ProAssisting Blog

Enter the realm of remote executive assistants—the unsung heroes who can transform into your virtual project managers. The Role of a Remote Executive Assistant A remote executive assistant isn’t just about scheduling meetings and answering emails. They're the versatile professionals who streamline your work life.

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Dealing with confidential electronic documents

Practically Perfect PA

A few years ago I wrote a really detailed blog about dealing with confidential electronic documents and paperwork. Today, I thought I would write an update on my blog from a few years ago and concentrate on electronic documents. Here are my ten top tips on dealing with confidential electronic documents.

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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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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Here are two examples of this.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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Time Management Self-Assessment: Rate Your Skills!

Eat Your Career

I am also passionate about all things related to time management. Each of these statements is directly tied to a specific component of time management (which is truly a multi-faceted skill). I discuss strategies and techniques for accomplishing all of these things in my Task & Time Management Learning Lab.

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I Shared My OCD Struggles with 11,000 Employees—Their Responses Showed Me the Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership

Success

We started a weekly Q&A session along with a weekly email. I was diagnosed several years before the pandemic and had been managing it well until then. The internal communications manager who I worked with on my weekly emails sent me a draft, and as usual, I made a few tweaks. More than usual, needless to say!

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