Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

If you’ve dedicated the time, energy, and attention necessary to obtain your certification, you certainly don’t want to lose it because you didn’t keep up with the requirements. To avoid that kind of unnecessary stress, it’s important to properly manage and track your continuing education requirements.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 10, 2021

To do this, you need systems. . Whether you realize it or not, you probably already have systems in place, both personally and professionally. You use systems every day – often without even thinking about them – to perform tasks both simple (booting up your computer each morning) and complicated (planning meetings and events).

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

So, whether you’re a coworking space manager looking to simplify your operations or an entrepreneur considering entering the coworking industry, this guide is here to help you make an informed decision. andcards Efficiently managing a coworking space should be easy, and that’s exactly what andcards aims to help operators do.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

Please help me write a professional email to my boss, the senior managing partner, to ask for funds to attend the Project Management Learning Lab in September. This is a full-day interactive virtual training program designed to help non-project managers understand the methodology to lead projects from concept to completion.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

She has a 3-point system for managing email: first pass. Third pass, Defer to tasks anything remaining that requires focus and project management. Lunching with admins always turns to problem solving, lessons learned, interesting recent reading, and resources they harvest from experience, training, and hard work.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

EAs will often have random projects that require them to collaborate with other departments - it’s essential to maintain those human connections. A Reliable System for Tracking Tasks We’re not going to suggest one “right” system for how you manage tasks. Some people prefer a paper diary or a system of sticky notes.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications. Supporting Multiple Managers. Task and Project Management. Time Management.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2023

So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008. We saw their self-esteem and self-confidence go up in that short amount of time.” Crew members follow their choice of tracks including “digital technology training,” “work-readiness training,” “community/social engagement” and “IT support.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2017

Basics include: travel planning, appointment coordination, meeting preparation, all facets of communication, organizational skills, and time and project management. As your days are getting busier and you are taking on more projects and assignments, you need these skills more than ever. It is the 41-day file folder system.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

JANUARY 10, 2024

As burnout, stress, and mental health issues increased to red alert levels due to poor onboarding and inadequate training, Quiet Quitting took hold in 2022. The sessions were such a success that she ended up getting paid extra money for each one because the ROI was instantly evident. What’s happening now? Quiet Hiring.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One of the more labor-intensive procedures my team and I use covers how we add new courses to our learning management system. ChatGPT or Gemini : For speeding up the process of creating, editing, and improving procedures. Asana or Teamwork : For project management with detailed documentation capabilities.

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Jen Lawrence

JULY 7, 2022

Task Management System. Don’t get wrapped up in picking the “right” one and remember, a task management tool can be TOO robust. With its extensive customizations and integrations, ClickUp can create an effective task and project management environment for literally any user.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. You can update statuses, track time and tasks, and get real-time updates on all your projects. Chat by phone or video conferencing, record meetings, and share screens to keep each other up to date, even if you’re continents apart!

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs!

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. This will show up under “My Templates” for ongoing use in your notebook. Go through the links section by section.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. To access online systems, you have to (duh!)

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Consider going into related fields that will use many of the skills you already have, such as Project Management, or a role within your organisation that you have learned about through your PA work. Ask your manager for any training suggestions they may have, and request training opportunities.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

She is the founder of Delegate Solutions, a delegation company, and the creator of the “Delegate Freedom System,TM” which has helped thousands of busy entrepreneurs master delegation and finally reclaim their time. It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up. The author of Let It Go! ABOUT EILEEN.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

As a virtual assistant, I was managing up to 10 different email accounts for various projects, and I wasn’t keeping up. I needed to change, so I sought out books and training on email management. Then COVID hit, and I just gave up on email entirely. Set Up Rules. I asked experts for tips.

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Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Some ended up right back on their Zoom calls, leading to questions about the significance of the brick-and-mortar office. The levels of engagement in my team went up, retention went up and we were more productive. He thinks offering a remote role would set employees up for failure from the beginning. “A

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, someone who has previously held a project manager role but opted for a career change to executive assistant may have a head start for a senior role. A considerable part of their role may be training on internal processes so that other administrative staff can keep operations running smoothly.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 31, 2022

She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Meaning-centered Psychology & Existential Analysis from the Viktor Frankl Institute and serves as entrepreneurship advisor for the online knowledge sharing forum of Teaching Start-up. It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up. ABOUT LYNN.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2017

A few years ago I was working as a PA within a large team of highly qualified, talented and very very confident project management consultants. It doesn’t mean taking up a challenge, but not asking for help. It means taking on new challenges, but having a support system in place to help manage your development.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Boomers may just need some additional, recurrent technology training, while millennials are willing to work hard as long as flexible hours and remote work is involved. Offer Ongoing Tech Training. Baby boomers often struggle with mastering new technologies like CRM tools and online project management systems.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

But it’s important to understand what you’re getting into and to avoid setting yourself up for disappointments with unrealistic expectations. For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) Sometimes, yes, but not necessarily. Do you trust them?

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Worxbee

JUNE 14, 2021

Succession planning is all about protecting the future of your company, so that you can keep key skills and talent coming up through your pipeline. This should directly impact your training plans for team members. Then there’s the cost of training someone new. Here’s why: Succession planning in companies.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve been using the task/project management tool Trello for almost ten years and have gotten creative with how I organize not only my work but my personal life using their flexible boards. I’m notorious for coming up with gift ideas or actually buying them throughout the year and then forgetting as the holidays get closer.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve been using the task/project management tool Trello for almost ten years and have gotten creative with how I organize not only my work but my personal life using their flexible boards. I’m notorious for coming up with gift ideas or actually buying them throughout the year and then forgetting as the holidays get closer.

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BMT Office Administration

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s up to each department manager to review the timesheets their employees submit to ensure accuracy. For example, a solid timesheet approval system will help you stay on budget, and you can gain insights into your workforce’s productivity. Otherwise, employees may try to bill for hours they didn’t actually work.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You need a password to boot up your work computer, log in to your network, access your office intranet, open your project management software, and access your cloud server. If you have to input things like the street you grew up on, your first dog’s name, or the model of the car you had in high school, stay away.

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Allwork

JULY 28, 2022

support specialists or user experience designers, project managers or e-commerce and digital marketing managers as well. And what’s exciting about that is all of those career fields are not only really in demand and projected to grow their outstanding careers from a from an economic perspective as well.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

His work is rooted in the belief that success is more than breaking down barriers and clearing hurdles—success is building systems that don’t have barriers or hurdles in the first place. Accius is a recognized leader in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion for men and women over the age of 50, and specifically Black men and women.

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Worxbee

MAY 18, 2023

While the fundamentals of effective management remain unchanged, virtual managers must possess a distinct set of skills to ensure productivity, motivation, and engagement within their teams. We will delve into the seven essential virtual leadership skills that every manager should cultivate to thrive in the virtual work environment.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 4, 2023

They love a long research project or a deep dive into a subject, and they’d rather not be interrupted while they’re working. But they often lose track of time, forget to come up for air, and can struggle when they need to change gears. Cliff Hangers ordinarily wait until the last minute to make a decision. The Bottom Line.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Your systems have to be bullet proof if you want your executives to trust you and the partnership to remain strong. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. What are the most important systems an assistant should have mapped out to move from chaos to control?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Set a reasonable time frame in which you will respond to questions or requests, so that you respond promptly, but your client is not inadvertently trained to expect you to be on call at all times. Don’t let them wake up in the middle of the night to worry whether you are getting their work done. Keep clients in the loop.

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