Eat Your Career

JANUARY 31, 2023

Files, photos, passwords, apps, emails, and more fill our virtual space. Sign up today and get immediate access to our extensive archives of past training PLUS all live training events for as long as you’re a member. Learn more and sign up here! Not a member yet?

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Success

AUGUST 18, 2023

Machines can’t learn In order to understand why AI can’t (or shouldn’t) replace humans, you have to understand how machine learning works. The thing is, machines don’t actually learn. Basically, the machines look at large amounts of data and learn how to make predictions based on patterns in the data. Gunkel, Ph.D.,

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Success

MARCH 27, 2024

Learning how to deal with digital distractions is really more about training and strengthening that muscle over time. Instead of reaching for your phone in the morning, if you’re learning how to reduce digital distractions, Kwik suggests utilizing a thought experiment instead. “I

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That policy goes against the desires of many rank-and-file Google employees. Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt supports this notion , saying that it’s “important that these people be at the office” to get the benefit of on-the-job training for junior team members. That question helps them collaborate together more effectively.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. I love translucent colored poly pockets combined with colored file folders to create instant visual distinction of what’s waiting for me each day in my priority sorter.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Tales from the Trenches, (4) Comments So you wanna be a Virtual Assistant (VA)? Posted by Business Managament Basics on July 26, 2010 I’m happy to hear that there is an online training or coaching for virtual assistants.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Establish a filing system. Most of your files are probably going to be digital, but you still need to know where everything you need is stored. Looking for lost files will take up as much of your time as looking for misplaced items. You need to make sure all your files are in its proper place. Learn to delegate.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Asks: I’m finally getting around to creating my Administrative Professional Protocol Manual but I’m not sure if it should print everything out in a 3 ring binder (using dividers), using a One Note document, having it electronically in an online file or all of the above. What do most administrative professionals prefer? Please comment below.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The real problem for us comes when the paper is gone (because you converted it to a digital document, verified its integrity, digitally filed it, and shredded it), and the backup is corrupt. Want to learn more about Ask an Admin and how to submit your own question? These backups were destroyed according to our records retention policy.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

All provide their fair share of offerings, from video chats to file sharing, but the abundance of options can often leave businesses feeling overwhelmed with choices. Simon recalls a healthcare organization that reached out to him for training advice following the release of his book. .

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Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Digital subscriptions for learning, social media management, taxes and more are perfect choices for last-minute gifts. . Learn more in our website policy here.   . Digital learning subscription . Small, portable gifts like a travel adaptor or chic and practical laptop stand make great tangible presents for any occasion. .

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. The writer immediately points out that technology and automation have chipped away at duties like papers to be filed and landlines to be answered. First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Titled “Entertainment Biz 101&# , the presentation is based on what I’ve learned while working in the entertainment and advertising industries here in New York City over the last 14 years. For PC users, “right click&# the link and “save link as…&#. Flickr Creative Commons image by Echo_29 Enjoy this post?

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2022

Create permanent homes for the paperwork and files that are cluttering your desktop. . Even the most organized admin sometimes gets behind with filing. Make an effort to spent 15-20 minutes each day filing, or creating files for the items that need to be saved. Reorganize your desk drawers and file drawers.

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Success

OCTOBER 15, 2022

If I have any thoughts about what I need “future me” to do, I write them down on a piece of paper (or text file on my laptop) and push it out of my mind. It’s fantastic that you’re feeding your mind with articles like this and spending time learning how to reach your potential. Make a list of three tasks that you have to do that day.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Setup your file sorters or trays for staging daily work/projects on one side of your desk and move them to pending or completed containers on the other side as you work on them. Take “after” pictures of your workspace, desk drawers, file drawers, and storage cabinets in your immediate work area. Clear the clutter.

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Success

AUGUST 2, 2021

Make a decision today to stop wasting time—or just spending time—and, instead, invest some time in learning how you can be more productive in the areas of your life that really matter. Delegation to well-trained and talented staff is the key,” says SUCCESS reader Shelly Larson Lisoskie. Leverage technology. I don’t do it all myself.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 5, 2022

Under normal circumstances, we’d encourage you to invest in skills-building training opportunities to thank your admins – and that’s still a fantastic idea! It may include file folders, spiral notebooks, pens, and sticky notes. Online skills training. Shop online and ship directly to their home office!

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2019

I prepare files with the documentation he will need for the meetings and leave on his desk. Want to learn more about Ask an Admin and how to submit your own question? The other Chief, older, but very organized and uses online calendars and his phone as well. I set reminders on my cell and Google Calendar. What should Carrie do?

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Allwork

APRIL 20, 2023

Moreover, by training teams in effective hybrid innovation and collaboration techniques, you can improve these metrics. Collaboration and innovation are critical metrics to effective team performance, but measuring them isn’t easy. Evaluating them requires relying on more qualitative assessments from team leaders and team members.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

This smart app even “learns” your schedule and adapts to your busy and available times. Cloud-Based File Storage: Tired of attaching documents to emails and relying on track changes to keep up with multiple people editing the same files? Update, backup, and share files with your executive and team – no flash drives needed!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2017

Keep the daily files in front, beginning with the file for tomorrow’s date. The files that follow all represent the rest of the days of the month in the correct order (12 through 31). Behind the “31” file is the folder for the next month. For example, if the current month is October, the next file is November.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Apps for file access, e-mail, calendar, password protection, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual meetings, news, weather and travel are examples of key productivity tools mobile devices should have installed. Learn more by using the guides. Backup and store your files via a cloud service. Cloud Storage.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2017

If you still use hard file folders, purchase some pretty, fun folders. Believe it or not, I still use a follow-up system that I learned as an executive assistant in my 20s. It is the 41-day file folder system. I have not found a more useful, efficient system for my hard copy notes, papers and files. Joan Burge.

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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.) Go through old computer files and archive or delete anything that’s no longer needed.

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Success

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Others need training and guidance to meditate on their own. Are you ready to learn self-love and build your meditation acumen through both guided and unguided sessions? Balances then chooses a daily meditation from hundreds of audio files suited to your current needs. Stars App Store – 4.3 annual membership. Insight Timer.

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Organizations sometimes even take a Temp to Hire approach to filing an executive assistant role because they want to try out an executive assistant before committing to a more permanent relationship. For many busy executives, time is their most precious commodity.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Setup your file sorters or trays for staging daily work/projects on one side of your desk and move them to pending or completed containers on the other side as you work on them. Take “after” pictures of your workspace, desk drawers, file drawers, and storage cabinets in your immediate work area. Clear the clutter.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. However, understanding the steep learning curves involved, adding these skills sooner rather than later will allow you to stay ahead. Humans who are actively engaged in learning and development will always have the edge.

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. Read on to learn how you can set New Year’s resolutions that stick by matching your unique Enneagram personality to goals that will keep you motivated. Want to learn more about how the Enneagram affects you and your success? How the Enneagram Impacts Your Goals.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 23, 2020

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years of writing and researching in the professional development world, it’s this: You can find data and anecdotal evidence to support any point you want to make. In fact, it’s one of the reasons why administrative training is more necessary than ever.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

Training – Yellow. With OneNote, I can color code my digital notebooks on these topics to match the file colors on my desk. Interested in learning more about what the program has to offer? Here is the color code I use in my office: Speaking Engagements – Red. Business Development – Navy Blue. Company Projects – Green.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

Familiarity : Because many of us are already familiar with these apps, using them reduces the learning curve. These files can easily be inserted into other procedures documentation you create. Chances are, you are already using them at the office or at home. It will insert it into the slide you have open. Register here to join.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2017

P urge files; clean up computer files. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. I thought I’d keep this bonus blog on the lighter side. With the onset of spring, now would be a good time to do a little cleanup. Here are a few ideas. S pruce up your work area with fresh flowers. R earrange furniture.

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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. Include details on how to properly file items in your filing cabinet or the shared office drive.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

While you’re certainly capable of answering the telephone, filing and ordering supplies, why waste your time on drudgery that almost anyone could do? If it’s data entry, you need to train them on the program. Some tasks are easy to do but also easy to hand off. Outsource them and you’ll have more time to focus on more important things.

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