Success

MARCH 4, 2024

In a world with countless ways to level up your professional development, books are one of the most underestimated tools. In The Alter Ego Effect , author Todd Herman suggests that we add another element: creating an alter ego to boost our confidence and skills. If so, then this is a great book to pick up today.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

If you’re looking to hire a new EA or EA/PA, it’s critical to assess the balance needed between “hard” technical skills and “soft” skills, before you start the process. Often, soft executive assistant skills are the difference between an average EA and the perfect EA.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 22, 2021

Ways to Improve Your Organizational Skills as an Administrative Assistant It is incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to thrive in chaos. If you’re unable to effectively organize your work and resources, you’ll likely find yourself twisting in the wind, unproductive, and unable to catch up. Without employing key…

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MARCH 19, 2024

Stay relevant by upskilling in AI through online courses, workshops, and cultivating a T-shaped skill set — ensuring adaptability in AI-driven workspaces. It’s about embracing the technology, understanding its implications for your sector, and identifying how your human skills can complement what AI has to offer.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are four compelling reasons why hiring an EA is a strategic investment for your small business: Increased Productivity with the Help of an Executive Assistant An executive assistant can significantly enhance productivity and streamline operations, freeing up valuable time for small business owners to focus on strategic growth.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2017

Now I am going to surprise you by telling you one of the most awesome administrative skills you can work on is being brilliant at the basics. Basics include: travel planning, appointment coordination, meeting preparation, all facets of communication, organizational skills, and time and project management. That is nearly 40 years ago!

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

We also need the right skills to make the tool work. Be Mindful of Privacy and Confidentiality Concerns All new technology runs the risk of opening us up to new privacy and confidentiality concerns. system will be made public. Ask other office professionals what systems they’re using and how they’re using them.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Organization skills for administrative assistants are one of the most valuable skills to have as an administrative assistant. Fortunately, there are at least 9 ways to improve your organization skills as an administrative assistant without too much effort on your part. Establish a filing system. Be proactive.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2017

I mentioned the 43 folders method in my Core Administrative Skills Always Need Improving post and a lot of you wanted more information on this method. This is a popular system advocated by productivity and time management experts around the world. I have been using this system for years and highly recommends it.

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Success

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Using a goal-setting theory called the SMART goal system can help you navigate the journey toward your goals. The SMART system enables you to define your goals and pair them with actionable steps and a timeline to ensure you make real progress. Don’t set such a complicated or out-of-reach target that you get frustrated and give up.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Here are three simple yet effective strategies to help you enhance your information management system. Here are two examples of this.

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Success

MARCH 25, 2024

also leads the world in recidivism—when a person convicted of a crime has another encounter with the justice system. Numerous factors feed the cyclical carceral system, including lack of education, lack of housing and employment opportunities, substance use and mental health issues among returned citizens. are bleak.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

Procedures and systems go hand in hand. A system is a series of procedures that all work together to accomplish larger, more complex tasks and projects. This series of procedures, forms, templates, and checklists combines to create our system for producing new training webinars. Sometimes, one person is doing all these steps.

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MAY 6, 2024

To begin with, update your LinkedIn profile to reflect your most recent accomplishments and skills. Getting your resume and cover letter up to date is paramount. Platforms like LinkedIn and personal websites or portfolios offer opportunities to present your skills, experiences, and achievements.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. Assertiveness.

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Success

JANUARY 17, 2024

Yet, despite all these technologies, the unique skills that come naturally to us as humans— emotional intelligence , empathy and social awareness to name a few—still reign supreme. She hones in on what it really means to create an AI system that significantly contributes to human flourishing.

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Success

APRIL 15, 2024

A business is a system of systems that an efficient team must manage. Trying to do it all alone will make you frustrated, burnt out and stressed to the point where you’ll get tempted to give it all up. This team is as committed to their personal growth as they are to your company’s growth.

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. We generally describe an internship as a way for a young person to learn about themselves and acquire basic skills through work,” she says.

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MARCH 6, 2024

We rely on other employees’ skills and experiences for best practices, processes, and pitfalls in completing similar work. This reinforces the need for expanded digital content as well as better systems to share individual knowledge. Which mentors’ skills and experiences do I need access to, to be successful?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

According to a global research report by Infosys , diversifying talent pools, improving skills development, and using digital tools automation could generate up to $1.4 The AI Supervisor Imagine a workplace where your supervisor isn’t a human but an AI system. trillion in revenue and $282 billion in new profit.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Today I thought I would write about a system I used to use to keep my Executive organised everyday – the ‘bring up folder.’ ’ I think most of you are familiar with the bring up folder system and many of you use it to also keep your Executives on track throughout the day. For those […].

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

The Account Manager role was a little side step along my career path but required the same skills I would need in my next role as a PA and Administrative Manager. Establishing and maintaining filing systems. Just think how many of these skills we as Executive Assistants still use today! Dressing professionally.

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Success

MAY 19, 2022

Depending on the person or task, managers may refine different processes or systems to boost efficiency and minimize risk (a chief concern of managers regardless of industry). As opposed to management, leadership means coming up with high-level goals and a vision for a team or organization to follow. What is leadership?

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Worxbee

MAY 18, 2023

As a savvy and forward-thinking business owner, it is crucial to equip yourself with the top virtual leadership skills necessary to successfully manage teams from a distance. 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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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2022

However, the good news is that plenty of employment opportunities open up in a wide range of industries toward the end of the year, so it’s important to stay motivated during your job search. Emphasize your transferable skills. Try generalizing and adjusting these skills to fit the position for which you’re applying.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Using AI to help craft your cover letter gives you an edge While the traditional cover letter remains a staple in the job application process, incorporating AI technology into the development of your cover letter can help take your application to the next level — showcasing your professional skills and qualifications in a more compelling manner.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

What’s going on: A worldwide shortage of healthcare workers is leading to global competition for medical staff, according to The Wall Street Journal. Such policies would have to balance the rights of individuals who seek better employment opportunities with the broader healthcare needs of their home countries.

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JULY 12, 2022

education system has occurred that needs fixing. Given that the work world is changing rapidly, and the complexity of skill requirements is ever-increasing, it is deeply worrying that so many Americans are not prepared for the future by the education system. . education system. But how? . That much is unclear.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He postulated that firms existed because of the cost of using the price mechanism, or transactional costs: We may sum up … by saying that the operation of a market costs something and by forming an organisation and allowing some authority (an ‘entrepreneur’) to direct resources, certain marketing costs are saved.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

healthcare system are expected to creep into numerous other industries and fields in the coming years. healthcare system were brought to light in a recent opinion piece featured in The Hill. It’s reported that the Graduate Medical Education (GME) system, responsible for training new physicians, is struggling to keep up with the demand.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This technology could revolutionize how people interact with digital devices and systems in the future of work. The six-year-long study will include 18 months of at-home and clinic visits, followed by follow-up visits over five years. What will Neuralink mean for the future of work?

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 14, 2024

AI-focused roles now make up 27 percent of all tech jobs being advertised in the UK, according to a new report from Thomson Reuters. An analysis of 6,073 live tech roles advertised online in January 2024 found that 1,652 roles fundamentally required AI skills.

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Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

You need to showcase your relevant work experience, education and technical skills while ensuring your personality and accomplishments are front and center, all while keeping within one to two pages. If you had previous volunteer experience that isn’t relative to this new position, remove it to highlight other skills or achievements.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The gigs range from small projects taking up 10% of their time to substantial roles comprising half of their workload. Workday’s program is designed to provide unique flexibility and personalization in an employee’s career development.

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

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. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication.

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MAY 2, 2024

The future of SEO, as described by Grant, promises even more complexity from AI systems, aiming to provide more relevant search results to users. Page speed, an indicator of website performance, has become more challenging to perfect, beyond the skill set of many programmers.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 12, 2017

So today, I am sharing my 10 tips to tidy up your inbox. Set up a free email address (Hotmail or Gmail for example) that you can use for newsletters, updates, subscriptions etc. I’ve written about my email filing system before. The post 10 tips to tidy up your inbox appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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