Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

From other executive assistants to business owners, travel agents, corporate event specialists, the IT people, even the person who has connections for hard-to-get tickets or bookings can all be great “tools” in your network. From task apps to full-blown project management tools, the software has never been easier for task management.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Discuss and implement consistent processes. In last week’s Monday Motivators™, I said the magic formula for a stellar executive and assistant team is People + Processes = Success. An executive and assistant will be much more productive when they have proven processes in place and consistently use them.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

For example, Lenovo laptops are lightweight and durable, yet also feature the powerful processing necessary to replace a desktop. Project management: Easy communication is essential for workers who don’t have the luxury of bumping into each other in the hallway, so you must have a central project management tool.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

They make telephone calls, type and review documents, conduct research, update blogs and social media, make travel arrangements for managers, prepare presentations and assemble reports. They’ll also manage and distribute information to co-workers and customers. What Skills are Needed to do Admin Work from Home?

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

How many times are we asked to make improvements to administrative processes without any real guidance on what to do or where to start? Most managers will hire professional consultants for business improvement projects but will ask their assistants to make changes to the fundamental administrative structures without instruction or training.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Travel planning. Project management. Look for logical breaks in the process. Meeting and event planning. Finance and accounting.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

Does your calendar scheduler effortlessly distinguish between travel arrangements and regular phone calls when deciding when you’re available? To keep everything in check, factor in an approval process into your work streams. Also, as suggested above, keep tabs on what’s automated so you can update or pause as needed.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

Does your calendar scheduler effortlessly distinguish between travel arrangements and regular phone calls when deciding when you’re available? To keep everything in check, factor in an approval process into your work streams. Also, as suggested above, keep tabs on what’s automated so you can update or pause as needed.

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Worxbee

MAY 3, 2021

Calendar management, email taming, and process design and management are our top three tasks, but executive assistants can do more. Strong project management and process management skills. EAs should be deadline-driven and know how to manage several moving parts at once. Organizational skills.

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Worxbee

MARCH 29, 2021

An executive assistant, on the other hand, often takes more of a project management role. They are proactive about ensuring the company has good systems and processes so that tasks can be streamlined and goals can be met. They are less task-focused and more dedicated to the big picture.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

That way, you’re organised and have your own processes and systems set up. They are wearing all of the hats: email marketing, bookkeeping, admin, social media, advertising, website maintenance, blog writing, finding and managing clients, PR, setting up and maintaining tech tools, processes and so much more.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. Related: 18 TED resources to give you some career perspective Qualities that make a good office manager Office managers know the ins and outs of the office.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some of the tasks that executive assistants can take on include: Become your right-hand gatekeeper by managing complex personal and professional calendars and scheduling internal and external meetings. It’s easy to think your business can function without the presence of assistants, and it likely can- but not at its full potential.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” I think many of us already know how our roles have diversified in our own firms.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  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.

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Productivity Bits

MAY 5, 2016

The recipe must be handled as a process, or you’ll end up with a sticky mess. Each complex project consists of several small components. As long as you maintain this boundary, you don’t have to travel far. Think about it: a chef doesn’t make a baked Alaska in one step. It’s the same at your job (minus the ice cream, probably).

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

More and more these days I see a focus in the recruitment process around the candidate’s average tenure spent with each employer as a judge of their commitment, loyalty and dedication to their roles. Being heavily involved in recruitment myself, I witness this alwayas as the first criteria that the hiring manager will check against.

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

Virtual Assistants can take over recurring tasks such as newsletter management, follow-up emails, calendar management and travel plans so that you don’t have to. The major advantage of working with a virtual assistant is that it frees up your time so you can focus on more strategic aspects of your business.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Amy : I am currently an Executive Assistant at Skyscanner to the CTO, Director Engineering, Director of Project Management and the Director of HR. Sally : I’m a recent convert to the project management/list making tool called Trello – I use it for every job that I have and so many things at home.

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Loosely Speaking

JULY 26, 2010

This formal tasting process is called “cupping.&#. Though she has worked in several other industries, Cuppers is her true passion, along with traveling, and adopting homeless animals. This formal tasting process is called “cupping." Episode Sponsor: Not many people know this, but a “cupper” is a professional coffee taster.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Some online task and project management systems are more up to speed on this kind of thing and have apps for your phone to make capturing information easy even when you’re offline. This is where I mark travel and other significant events throughout the month. parents, travel companies, credit card companies, etc.)

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Marketing Manager Requirements and Skills: A bachelor's degree and master's degree in marketing, business administration. Strong and effective project management skills. Ability to travel as necessary. Outstanding knowledge of MS Office, sales management software, CRM, and BRM tools.

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

The pandemic has caused a drastic shift to remote working and has highlighted the need for better processes and tools to streamline work. And as I was trying to manage all that information overload, I was trying to create better processes and better systems. And all they see is like the email handle or Slack avatar.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Monica wrote: Y ears ago, being a VA was generally about administrative tasks; coordination, newsletters, travel, research, proofreading, a bit of ghostwriting, etc. Another question from Pick Anastacia’s Brain , the service where you get to ask me anything for free, if I can use it here on the blog.or shopping carts).

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

They ensure consistency of work results by creating a step-by-step process (a road map, if you will) of your responsibilities so that you are more productive. Flow Charts You might decide a flow chart will better illustrate the logic behind how your business process flows. 78% off Project Management Essentials Premium Tool Kit.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

And then the process begins again with new ideas and new ways of doing business being developed as the old ones become stale. Producers: these people execute a repeatable process. Improvers: these people upgrade, change or make a repeatable process better. This is the fourth job.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 10, 2021

If something isn’t working with your system, having the process documented allows you to see where the breakdown occurred. Systems are ordered and proven processes that save you time, effort, and stress. You can create systems for everything you do, but I recommend starting with these five key areas: Time and task management.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I currently work as a lawyer and undertake every day many of the types of responsibilities that make up an executive assistant role, such as administration, communication, project management and so on, usually in a very demanding and high pressure context, and before this I worked in various communications/PR roles.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 22, 2010

Solution 2 talks about clicking on “Don’t use a background image” before clicking “save changes” during the upload process. Travel HQR 3 AndreaKalli May 29th, 2009 at 8:38 am Hey Alyssa, Glad you enjoyed the links! Solution 1 talks about removing the metadata behind the image. Andrea compares the two most common fixes. [.]

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

To Do Lists – Task Management. Travel Planning. There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Travel Planning. Project Management. Travel Planning Example: Your travel planning system involves lots of different forms, templates, and checklists.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

it allows you to dump all the thoughts you have in your head out into a coherent plan, indicate which are just "ideas", which are in process, which require additional info, and much more -- you can attach notes, links, and pictures to any node, color-code your map, save to PDF/print/share -- I am just loving this tool so far!

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Brilliantly Better

MAY 16, 2010

Spread the word: Save This To Delicious Subscribe to posts Related Posts Travel As A Personal Development Tool The Spiral Path Start Your Own Business Project management with a mind map Working Out Your Money Muscles I Can Be Better? How can I enjoy the process while I do what is necessary to make it the way I want it?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 8, 2010

This tool offers you the ability to store, manage and retrieve all of the separate bits of information in your busy life. FreeMind This software tool helps you to prioritize and know where you are in your thought processes, where you have been and where you are going. Organize your projects and see what you have left to do.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

The ultimate project management victory: I crossed off my own death today. I’m glad the new book is going to have a comprehensive overview of both the process and the app. I use the word “timeline&# instead and it makes the whole process so much more enjoyable. For A Liveline Philosophy Forget deadlines.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes – started with the basics after raising family i.e. college courses – typing, word processing then on the job training. At a previous employer, an Admin had just achieved her BSBA and applied for a Project Manager position. I strongly disagree with their thought processes. A waste of their talents!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

We also get a mini break when our boss is traveling as the stress level is generally lower and we can catch up on our workload. As a new hire or during the interview process, that’s when you have the cleanest slate to establish healthy boundaries and train how people will treat you and what you find acceptable. It’s not his profession.)

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Men With Pens

MARCH 8, 2010

Twitter,Facebook, your project manager, your to-do list app, Google Analytics, your bookkeeping software, or your email accounts? Imagine leaving a few thousand dollars sitting in virtual space, and your children never even knew it existed. And even if they did, they may not know where to look for it. I don’t have a link, sorry!)

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