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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

According to a report by the American Society of Administrative Professionals , non-managing APs tend to be involved only in the upkeep of existing systems, with their managing counterparts playing a more substantial role in enhancing and developing new processes. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Find or make an org chart so you understand your boss' direct reports and their direct reports. Does your boss have allergies, special diet needs, medications (like epinephrine for bee stings?), If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Start reading now about your company's mission, strategy, and goals.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. It was then she introduced me to Google.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference.