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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. Interested in Assist 2017?

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Core Administrative Skills Always Need Improving

Office Dynamics

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. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon.

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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization

Office Dynamics

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. Julie will be one of the featured speakers at the 2017 Conference for Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas this October.

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To Reach Your Next Big Goal, Follow the 10-80-10 Rule

Success

I’ve learned the hard way that trying to oversee all aspects of a new project is simply too daunting, complicated and frustrating. During a project’s middle phase, I transition from project manager to chief cheerleader. This article originally appeared in the December 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.

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Orion Brown, Creator of BlackTravelBox®, Is Changing Self-Care for Travelers of Color

Success

She had led brand and marketing at the likes of Kraft, Hasbro and Oracle—and her eclectic experience in internal consulting, project management, process improvement and consumer packaged goods helped give her the tools to strike out on her own as an entrepreneur. Travel can be so, so powerful,” she says.

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ClickUp vs. Trello: Which is the best project management software?

BMT Office Administration

Are you in charge of team projects that have strict due dates? If so, then you know how hectic project management can be at times, especially if you don’t have a centralized platform to keep track of your tasks. That’s not to mention how difficult communication can be if you use email. calendar view, Gantt charts, etc.).

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career Outside of Administrative Services

Office Dynamics

For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. Event Planner. Training Coordinator.