Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

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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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Many believe that the terms “procedures” and “systems” are interchangeable, but that’s not exactly true. A system contains all the information you need to handle the accounting functions for your job. Procedures, forms, and checklists combine to create systems for how you get things done efficiently. Systems have many benefits.

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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.” Other popular project management tools include Asana, Basecamp, Trello, ClickUp, and Monday.com.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

In fact just this week, on a group that I belong to, this very question came up, so I jumped in with my recommendations and thought I’d share them here with you too. Just because some of these project management tools have all these fancy bells and whistles don’t go assuming they’re the best. or something similar. SmartSheet.

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Success

JULY 27, 2022

You never know when a $20-per-month service can save you thousands and help you scale up—all without making any client the wiser,” he says. They allow business owners to create systems, automation and infrastructure in a matter of minutes, while simultaneously enabling them to build credibility and compete at a higher level.”. “Use

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 24, 2020

I see this saying pop up in various memes a few times a year, and it always makes me giggle. With these 3 tips, you will greatly reduce the most common email writing errors without dedicating a ton of time proofreading and editing. After you’ve drafted your email, step away for a moment. TIP 1: Get grammar help.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 10, 2021

To do this, you need systems. . Whether you realize it or not, you probably already have systems in place, both personally and professionally. You use systems every day – often without even thinking about them – to perform tasks both simple (booting up your computer each morning) and complicated (planning meetings and events).

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Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Agree on a communication system In a remote environment, clear communication begins with an effective system and channels through which to communicate. Email messaging. Project management tools (including the ability to leave notes and assign tasks). Leave nothing up to interpretation! #4.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

Please help me write a professional email to my boss, the senior managing partner, to ask for funds to attend the Project Management Learning Lab in September. The email should explain why this training is a valuable investment for my organization and the benefits I will receive from attending. tools to be used.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

EAs will often have random projects that require them to collaborate with other departments - it’s essential to maintain those human connections. A Reliable System for Tracking Tasks We’re not going to suggest one “right” system for how you manage tasks. Some people prefer a paper diary or a system of sticky notes.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

So, whether you’re a coworking space manager looking to simplify your operations or an entrepreneur considering entering the coworking industry, this guide is here to help you make an informed decision. andcards Efficiently managing a coworking space should be easy, and that’s exactly what andcards aims to help operators do.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. Communication Introduce them to the company’s communication channels and email distribution lists.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

As a virtual assistant, I was managing up to 10 different email accounts for various projects, and I wasn’t keeping up. I needed to change, so I sought out books and training on email management. Empowered by this knowledge, I hit reset on my strategy for email management. Set Up Rules.

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Worxbee

JANUARY 3, 2022

Inbox Zero is often touted as the holy grail of email management. Considering that the average office worker receives 121 emails per day (and that checking emails isn’t their primary job!), it’s easy to see why the emails tend to pile up. Again we’d say, find a system that works for you. Sounds great!

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 25, 2015

So, what are you doing to follow up with the contacts once you’ve had that initial meeting? There are so many ways you can keep your name and face in front of your prospects, and the follow up process should absolutely be part of your overall marketing plan. Your next follow-up email should be maybe 7-10 days later.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2016

However, managing a remote team requires a framework that needs to allow for all team members across different time zones to collaborate effectively. A simple solution to this problem is to use a project management system that helps capture all your ideas in one place. We haven’t regretted it so far.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

She has a 3-point system for managing email: first pass. Third pass, Defer to tasks anything remaining that requires focus and project management. Another concept was to ‘lead up.” Next up: The Glam and Glitz Gala! She said admins need to FOCUS more and observe “cones of silence” to get work done.

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

About this episode Andrew Filev was running a successful micro multinational company in 2000 and adopted an agile methodology to speed up the projects. Despite this, it was challenging to keep up with the pace of the workload. And all they see is like the email handle or Slack avatar. In just a moment.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

When wrapping up a project, it’s easy just to let the work be marked “completed” and move on to the next big thing. However, a project debrief is essential to learning from the experience and growing as a team. Conduct a successful Project Debrief by setting aside the time to review and discuss.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. To access online systems, you have to (duh!)

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 14, 2013

So, what are you doing to follow up with the contacts once you’ve had that initial meeting? There are so many ways you can keep your name and face in front of your prospects, and the follow up process should absolutely be part of your overall marketing plan. Your next follow-up email should be maybe 7-10 days later.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cloud-based project management software has revolutionized how companies manage their workflows, time-tracking, and communications for years now. In short, gone are the days of keeping track of umpteen email threads and Slack chats to stay on top of your team’s progress. They can even aid in forecasting future growth.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

Just forward your confirmation emails to the app (hotel, rental car, airline tickets, etc.), Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. You can update statuses, track time and tasks, and get real-time updates on all your projects.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 31, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic, that number jumped up to 13% and only continued to rise. Now in 2023, it’s projected that 25% of the workforce will engage in remote work in one form or another. While that’s great news for employees who enjoy the increased flexibility of working from home, it poses a significant challenge for managers.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 31, 2022

She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Meaning-centered Psychology & Existential Analysis from the Viktor Frankl Institute and serves as entrepreneurship advisor for the online knowledge sharing forum of Teaching Start-up. It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up. ABOUT LYNN. LEAVE A REVIEW.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

She is the founder of Delegate Solutions, a delegation company, and the creator of the “Delegate Freedom System,TM” which has helped thousands of busy entrepreneurs master delegation and finally reclaim their time. It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up. The author of Let It Go! ABOUT EILEEN.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Your systems have to be bullet proof if you want your executives to trust you and the partnership to remain strong. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. What are the most important systems an assistant should have mapped out to move from chaos to control?

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Use the Pending Reply label to mark emails you’ve responded to and require a response from the other person. Take this a step further and BCC yourself on information requests you initiate and flagging your own email in your inbox. Whatever reminds you that you need to handle whatever is being requested in the email.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Use the Pending Reply label to mark emails you’ve responded to and require a response from the other person. Take this a step further and BCC yourself on information requests you initiate and flagging your own email in your inbox. Whatever reminds you that you need to handle whatever is being requested in the email.

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Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Some ended up right back on their Zoom calls, leading to questions about the significance of the brick-and-mortar office. The levels of engagement in my team went up, retention went up and we were more productive. He thinks offering a remote role would set employees up for failure from the beginning. “A

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 5, 2020

For example, stacks of mail, unpacked boxes, unread email, a full but clean dishwasher. Things pile up and suddenly getting through the pile is no longer a task – it’s a project. These three words make up the guiding mantra of the One-Touch Rule. And when I say piles, I mean both physical and digital piles.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 5, 2020

For example, stacks of mail, unpacked boxes, unread email, a full but clean dishwasher. Things pile up and suddenly getting through the pile is no longer a task – it’s a project. These three words make up the guiding mantra of the One-Touch Rule. And when I say piles, I mean both physical and digital piles.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2009

And it’s sweet because now I get to discuss my ultimate, favorite topic: T, for Time-based, which has a great deal to do with project management. And project management is what I do best. In other words, a project is fully time-based. A project is not about checking your emails each day.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 22, 2016

As a result, my email went from around 30 a day to well over 150. I already knew the theories of inbox zero, yet here I was, drowning in email. A few of the stupid things I tried to manage the e-mail: * Folders. . This made finding a specific email very time consuming. My system uses two e-mail folders ONLY.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One of the more labor-intensive procedures my team and I use covers how we add new courses to our learning management system. ChatGPT or Gemini : For speeding up the process of creating, editing, and improving procedures. Asana or Teamwork : For project management with detailed documentation capabilities.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you’re ready to hit reset on your work systems, start with these three areas. Too often, tasks and projects get put on the back burner and linger without reevaluation. With that in mind, once the task list is tidied up, create a reminder to audit task and project lists every quarter. Learn more here.

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Worxbee

MAY 18, 2023

While the fundamentals of effective management remain unchanged, virtual managers must possess a distinct set of skills to ensure productivity, motivation, and engagement within their teams. We will delve into the seven essential virtual leadership skills that every manager should cultivate to thrive in the virtual work environment.

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