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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

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. The cons of expert freelancers They can be tough to integrate into existing systems.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

Many believe that the terms “procedures” and “systems” are interchangeable, but that’s not exactly true. A system contains all the information you need to handle the accounting functions for your job. Procedures, forms, and checklists combine to create systems for how you get things done efficiently. Systems have many benefits.

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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. It is the 41-day file folder system.

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How to Track Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Maintain Professional Certifications

Eat Your Career

As long as these things pertain to topics relevant to project management, they can qualify within specified limits. In my experience, many organizations follow an “honor system.” Meaning: I capture the information for my own records, but I also go ahead and input the data into the online tracking system for the certification.

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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. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

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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. Update, backup, and share files with your executive and team – no flash drives needed! It’s what I use to keep my own team on track.