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Project Manage like a pro

Practically Perfect PA

Project management is a key skill for PAs these days. So many organisations are recognising that PAs are natural project managers – we are organised, we structure our work in a way that lends itself well to project work and actually we’ve been managing projects for most of our working life!

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. When you integrate sharing – and creating – procedures into your onboarding process, it helps ensure a smooth transition for your new team members. Incorporate them into all relevant team calls, setting clear expectations for participation.

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Practical Project Management

Practically Perfect PA

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Secondly use the Gap Analysis model.

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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

Success

You only have so much space on a resume, so you want to use it to show that you’re a team player who can work independently and has good time management skills while highlighting your technical skills. So, what are the soft skills you should list on your resume, and how do you do it effectively?

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What Every Business Needs to Know About Managed Development Services

Allwork

If you want to be a successful founder — and not flounder — consider how these services can reduce the stress of creating and delivering apps by outsourcing an entire team of highly skilled, affordable, and curated remote global talent. One of the most common phrases in project management is “good, fast and cheap – pick two.”

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

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Whether you are a hiring manager determined to build a winning team or a job-seeker searching for the perfect career, you need to know the difference between hard skills and soft skills. Job-seekers acquire these through education, training and experience. So how do they differ? Seek instructional videos in your field online.

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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. Slowly introduce them to the team and clients.