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6 Tools to Help You Manage Large Projects with Local & Virtual.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place. How will you use Basecamp?

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines).

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How to Create the “VIP Experience” for Your Clients with a Welcome Packet

Office Organization Success

Enrollment Form/Project Booking Form: depending on your profession you may have an enrollment form if you’re signing up a client to one of your coaching programs, or a project booking form if you’re a VA. Be sure to include this form on a separate page so that your client can fax back their credit card details to you.

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How to Create the “VIP Experience” for Your Clients with a Welcome Packet

Office Organization Success

Enrollment Form/Project Booking Form: depending on your profession you may have an enrollment form if you’re signing up a client to one of your coaching programs, or a project booking form if you’re a VA. Be sure to include this form on a separate page so that your client can fax back their credit card details to you.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

Once upon a time you spotted or were presented with a Job Spec which caught your attention. When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. Project Management – Time Management, Critical Thinking and Coordination Skills.

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Managing the Micromanager

The Office Professionals Place

Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. In an effort to curb the constant interruptions by your supervisor who is inquiring about your status on a project, give him constant updates so that he can be assured that you are in the process of completion. Ask questions.

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Working by the 80 – 20 Principle

The Office Professionals Place

Office professionals are approached with various tasks, deadlines, and projects each day. The ability to work by the Pareto Principle will allow you to effectively focus on projects and prioritize your day. Make a list of tasks and projects and next to each identify how long it will take to complete. Need a speaker/presenter?

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