All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2024

A handwritten procedure is still a documented procedure. You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. But it doesn’t have to be! This is not true.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. By assigning different colors to various categories or types of documents, you can quickly identify and retrieve them when needed.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procedures are documented, step-by-step instructions for performing tasks or processes. When documented procedures exist and are available to everyone, it’s easier to delegate when necessary without having to spend time explaining what needs to be done and how to do it. What Are Procedures and Why Are They Important?

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) Framework is your map to the “bold” life.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Catch up on all of that training you’ve wanted to do, but haven’t had the time for. FYI, you can access replays of ALL of the training webinars I’ve hosted for the past two years in the Career Success Library. Learn more and sign up here.) Then, document your ideas and the value they would contribute in a formal business case.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

When you do achieve operational gains, be sure to document and share those with your manager. So, you end up doing a lot of manual work that could be automated if you had more training in this area. Documenting your processes is the first step. And make sure it’s noted in your annual performance review.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

So if you have travel planning experience, you need to document it! The following are some examples of how to document your travel planning abilities in your professional portfolio. I could upload the three documents as three separate work samples. Work Sample: My Travel Planning System I love to travel!

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I For this reason, Hecht recommends spending some time documenting exactly, step by step, how you do things. Bring it on.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Being asked to learn new technology or software is always stressful. 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. All that’s left is to learn how to use them!

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

As you assess what you accomplished this year and figure out where you want to go next year, it’s important to acknowledge, document, and celebrate the successes of the past year – including the things that didn’t start out as a formal goal. Did you learn any new skills? • Did you learn any new software or technologies? •

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All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Administrative professionals who are constantly innovating, willing to embrace AI instead of fearing it, and doing their best to learn and grow with the changing times and technologies are not at risk of being replaced by AI. Does it sound harsh? Maybe…but it’s the truth. It’s those who aren’t doing these things that are in danger.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

offices, and train them in how to create their own desk reference guide. I do not know of any document like it in the association. A few initiatives were developed out of the creation of this guide. I was asked to share my binder with the legal secretaries in my division in our Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

By documenting your accomplishments as they occur, you’re creating a permanent record of everything you do, ensuring that nothing is forgotten. And if you consistently document your accomplishments all year, there’s no need to worry that you’re forgetting something important. A career isn’t just something that happens on its own.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

For simple notes, I like to use sticky notes on the frame of my monitor as placeholders until I have a chance to document the change; when the monitor gets too crowded, then I know I need to make time for an update. For the latter, be sure to also include time to make a personal action plan based on the training.

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

It was truly like learning another language. I proofread and edited a lot of policy documents in that position. Thankfully, the company I worked for provided an employee training certification course that introduced all of the principles of insurance, and made sure we could all speak and understand the language.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

But if you’re willing to learn a person’s preferences, and not foist your own on him or her, you can help this person develop systems to stay organized by following these tips. Learn their Style Preference. Good systems are documentable, so you start by writing down the process required to accomplish the task at hand.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Learning new technologies. As new technologies are developed, EAs can learn them and bring that knowledge back to work. First, learn the key skills they need for their job, tied in with any goals for those skills. However, there is often room to learn something new! Work can always be more efficient! Process management.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

But if you’re willing to learn a person’s preferences, and not foist your own on him or her, you can help this person develop systems to stay organized by following these tips. Learn their Style Preference. Good systems are documentable, so you start by writing down the process required to accomplish the task at hand.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 14, 2021

So instead of using work computers on internal networks to manage documents and send basic email, our devices are now full-fledged collaboration hubs, reaching out over the internet to exchange data with countless different services.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the world of process improvement, documented procedures help facilitate operational efficiency. Whether it’s scribbled notes or complex digital files, the importance of procedures documentation cannot be overstated. Having procedures in any form is better than having no documented procedures at all.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 5, 2020

Any documentations that may be required by the client. The entrepreneur, however, needs to make initial investments in training & hand holding the new hire. Ability & willingness to learn continuously. Mentoring and training your team. Source candidates for specific positions. LinkedIn, Slack and Github).

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All Things Admin

MARCH 11, 2024

Some think the learning curve is too steep; others believe that the emerging technology will eventually replace them, and they don’t want to speed up what they see as an inevitable “rise of the robots.” Choosing something that integrates seamlessly will make the learning curve shorter for everyone who uses it. It’s a game changer!

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How are you supposed to document everything for reference, as well? If you want to make consistent progress on procedures documentation, you need to make it a habit, not a project. So, the trick is to find a way to integrate procedures documentation and process improvement into the natural flow of your daily work.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2008

Be prepared to go through a learning curve. You can either start a Secretarial Manual in a Word document, or some people are finding using their Contact Cards in Outlook a great tool for storing information they need to know. The mailroom staff are usually more than happy to help you if you want to learn more.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

Be willing to learn a lot, wear a lot of hats, not complain, and follow their lead. Also respect that they are also busy and may not be able to hold your hand past the initial training period. Learn to walk the fine line of having initiative but not stepping on anyone’s toes. Be a student and view them as your mentors/teachers.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

At All Things Admin, we use a learning management system called LearnDash to create our Training on Demand courses. Create two email banners (600×200 px). — One banner with date and register now button. — One banner with just training session title. I’ll share a recent, real-world example of this.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2021

If you don’t implement it then it’s just a document taking up space on your hard drive. You may be disciplined enough to keep yourself on track, or you may need a mentor, accountability partner, or career coach to make it happen. If you don’t already have a mentor or accountability partner, find one. Keep It Visible.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2022

Procedures are documented processes that explain exactly how to complete a task. When you save your documents like this, I strongly recommend a naming convention that keeps your documents organized for quick reference. Every administrative professional needs a procedures manual. To cover all of your bases, you need both!

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 30, 2024

What I’ve learned about procedures development is that most of us aren’t lacking the motivation. When I’m waiting for a training video to upload, I don’t like doing other tasks on my computer to slow it down. For example, when I create a task list for a new project, I typically include a task for procedures documentation.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 16, 2023

They don’t just show that you can do something; they also show that you’re willing to document the process so that others can benefit from your expertise. Procedures writing samples are a fantastic way to bulk up your professional portfolio because they’re so easy to create and can be made for virtually anything!

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

Training Specialist. EA Advocate and Mentor. The experience, education, and skills sections, along with applicable documentation to back up your claims, help you shine. Don’t forget to include things like accomplishments, awards, certifications, training, etc. Here are some examples: Executive Assistant to the CEO.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

And so we’re like if that’s the case then what’s you know – I mean there’s the value in having the documentation of performance but if no one really likes it then we should probably find a different way to do it, and so we do it differently now. They’re still mentors. We have some employees that do that. They still do a great job.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

It will help guide all of the decisions you make related to investing money in training and networking, which skills you want to improve or develop, and ultimately, where you want your career to take you. Learn the Objectives of Your Executive and Organization. As an admin, you may not have direct control over any of those objectives.

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

” BE READY TO LEARN. Early on, Earley learned that you don’t work for someone, you work with them. She’s worked in various industries, from banking to real estate to venture capital, but the common thread has been finding a mentor who promotes professional growth. ” LEARN MORE. CONTINUOUS LEARNER.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2012

There are loads of websites, training providers and magazines out there for assistants and some are definitely better than others! The magazine doesn’t contain any advertising so it is packed full of articles focussed on training and mentoring assistants. I’m hoping to make the blog a lot more interact so watch this space!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Obtaining funds from work to complete training in the current environment is difficult. Yes, Outlook Training and Training in Supporting a University Committee. To be effective in any position you need to be on the forefront of technology and systems use so I have attended many training courses for software and technology.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Many use the My Documents folder that is setup by default on your computer. These become your primary list of sub-folders under your main My Documents or My Filing Cabinet folder. The larger file categories, such as Adobe Acrobat documents, Word, or Excel files, will take a little longer. Here’s how you can get started.

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