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A quarter of projects don’t meet their stated goals – but that’s not because of remote working

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A quarter of all projects do not meet the business goals that their organisations set for them, according to research published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the 15th edition of its Pulse of the Profession report – The Future of Project Work.

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Elevating Your Role As An Executive Assistant

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Understanding the Executive's Vision To truly become a business partner, immerse yourself in understanding your executive's vision and goals as well as the company’s. Adapt your support accordingly, whether it's the way information is presented, the timing of communications, or the format of reports.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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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. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports.

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Demystifying Tech Stacks for Small Businesses: Empowering Your Work-Life Balance

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Marketing Automation: Tools like email marketing software, social media management, and CRM systems are essential for engaging with your audience and customers. Analytics and Reporting: Understanding your online performance is crucial. Content Management System: WordPress for blogging and content.

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Act now on retrofitting if you want to boost commercial property values, new report argues

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For European real estate owners and investors already on a journey to net-zero-carbon through retrofitting, upfront spending has the potential for long-term rent and capital-value accumulation, according to a new report from Colliers. National and EU-wide goals for energy-efficient buildings are becoming transformational.

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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

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meetings (totaling 18 hours) per week,” numbers which increase as “management level and number of direct reports increases.” Additionally, non-management employees reported that only 11.9 If the intent of a meeting is to have people report what they’re doing, have them write a memo instead. A 2022 Otter.ai

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13 Best Productivity Apps: Tools to Make 2022 Your Most Productive Year Yet

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Suited for busy individuals and small teams, Ayoa also comes with all the features you’d expect in a project management platform: sharing, deadlines, task prioritization, chat and more. Deceptively simple and infinitely customizable, Trello has redefined kanban project management. For teams, Todoist is $5 per month.

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