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For instance, we don’t learn about expectation management, and yet, I find this to be the source for a lot. The post Expectation Management appeared first on Dragos Roua. MORE
One of the things that came out of the 2020 Reader Survey is that people are struggling with energy management. In fact, some of those same readers made the comment that not everyone has energy to manage everything that I do. MORE
The post 5 Essential Time Management Techniques first appeared on The Assistant Room. So, you’ve found yourself overwhelmed and on track to burnout. Whether you said yes to too many projects or simply cannot find a routine that keeps you accountable –– we’ve all been there. MORE
Was pretty much the sound I made when I was asked to take on the task of managing meeting rooms for my office. I say ‘asked’, if I’d been asked, obviously I would have said ‘hell will freeze over before I manage the meeting rooms’ No, I was told I had to manage the meeting rooms because I was the only Assistant on the same floor as all the meeting rooms so it made sense for me to manage who was using them. Ahhhhhhhhhh!!! MORE
When you’re a remote worker, such as a PA, EA or VA, time management is essential to your business success, as often you’re billing on an hourly basis or for the time spent on a specific project. But time management isn’t limited to just knowing where your time goes – it also means ensuring your […]. MORE
Back in 2013 HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland released the Management Assistant 2020 report , which detailed how the role of an Assistant will change by 2020. One of the predictions centred around the idea that Assistants would become information managers in their organisations. So what do we mean by Assistants as information managers? This is what the report says about Assistants as information managers. MORE
The post Evernote: Managing Someday Tasks appeared first on Laura Earnest. Productivity Software Task Management ToolsMost people have moments when they see something and think, "I'd like to do that someday." MORE
Managing a team isn’t easy. In fact management, in general, is pretty tough – that is why so many people are bad at it! It can be hard for Assistants to juggle managing a team of other Assistants or Administrators (which is often the case) and support their Executive. Core Skills Featured admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Management Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant MORE
Technology can help organize your projects, and it can even help execute certain elements of your projects, but it can’t manage your projects for you. Project Management is a role that requires a human. Interested in Upgrading Your Project Management Skills? MORE
Cash flow management is simply a process of tracking the amount of money coming in and the amount of money going out. There is no business that can survive without proper cash flow management. Cash flow management is especially important for startups. MORE
Administrative assistants and executive assistants have a unique set of time management challenges. All of this can make time management feel like a nearly impossible task! Keep reading in the Career Resource Library… This is an excerpt from the special report, “Time Management for Admins” available exclusively to members of the Career Resource Library. The post Time Management for Admins appeared first on Eat Your Career. MORE
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! But as usual, most of us are not sent on project management training! Top five blogs for Project Management. The Project Management Hut. MORE
I am also passionate about all things related to time management. Each of these statements is directly tied to a specific component of time management (which is truly a multi-faceted skill). Time Management Self-Assessment. You are a master of time management! MORE
Core Skills Featured Social Media admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant LinkedIn Office manager PA Personal Assistant social media Virtual AssistantWell folks I think we can all agree that Social Media isn´t going anywhere (understatement of the year right?!) In fact, many Assistants are being asked to look after their Executive´s online profiles and their organisation´s meanwhile they have to keep their own social profiles up to date and professional. MORE
One of the roles that is talked about less is healthcare management. Here, we are going to look at healthcare management and discuss the concept of it becoming your next career move. What Is Healthcare Management? The post Is Healthcare Management Your Next Career Move? MORE
Managing Procrastination. Greatness also requires the ability to manage procrastination. The trick here is to break the task down into small, manageable chunks. The post How to Become Great by Managing Procrastination appeared first on Dumb Little Man. MORE
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Strategic Career Management Fundamentals.”. It’s about more than just setting goals—it also involves actively managing your behavior, engaging in continuous self-reflection and improvement, tracking your progress, and keeping an ever-vigilant eye on your next steps. All too often, professionals fail to truly embrace the principles of Strategic Career Management. career advice career management MORE
When it comes to professional development, time management is one of my most passionate areas of study (and most enjoyable topics to teach ). So, some would argue that you can’t really manage time at all. You can only manage how you use it. Productivity Time Management MORE
However, there’s also the aspect of time management, and effective time management comes into play not just in organizations, it also plays a crucial part in our personal daily lives. Essentially, effective time management is all about getting more value for money; I mean time. MORE
The rise of document management outsourcing isn’t that surprising, considering that most companies view their document management solution as an inconvenient part of their functional operations. Aside from delays, document management also results in an even more disorganized process. These inconveniences can lead to errors and redundancies that could easily be avoided by consulting experienced document management experts. What Exactly Is Document Management? MORE
Many assistants hear self-management and perceive it as the ability to not rely on their executive to move forward with projects. Self-management is more than being self-sufficient. MORE
Yet we try to apply work task management techniques to the rest of our lives, and are frustrated when it doesn't work. I began to wonder why I had problems at home, and so I started to read books on task management and to-do lists, hoping to find the answer. I figured out how to manage my personal tasks in a way that takes into account their differences. The post Managing Personal Tasks appeared first on Laura Earnest. Task Management MORE
managing momentum and becoming more proactive in your efforts. The post A Complete Walkthrough For Managing Your Momentum appeared first on Dumb Little Man. Often we find ourselves going until we crash and burn. MORE
Here are five easy ways you can effectively manage your money. Installments are helpful for budgeting as they spread out large payments into smaller, more manageable sums over a longer period of time. MORE
Managing someone else’s calendar. You are managing your boss or client’s Inbox and/or Calendar. Core Skills Diary Management Email Management Featured admin administrators assistants Calendar EA Executive Assistant MS Office Office manager Outlook PA Personal Assistant technology Virtual AssistantYou know how it is. MORE
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Time and The Mind: Shifting Your Time Management Mindset. Time management is one of the most popular topics for professional development, and it’s easy to see why: Almost everyone in the working world feels overwhelmed by their workload. MORE
Organising and arranging meetings for boards and executive teams can be a long-drawn-out process that requires a lot of patience and managing a lot of moving parts. I would also like to draw your attention to the following guides, which will also help you manage meetings. MORE
Don’t accidentally become a bad leader by ignoring these imperceptible team management mistakes. However, as all these happen, managers can easily neglect the most important aspect of running a business ? effective team management. MORE
It is becoming more and more common for Assistants to manage staff and lead teams on projects. Many Executive Assistants manage teams of other Assistants and Administrators, and we all know it can be tough keeping Assistant’s careers on track and keeping them motivated. Core Competencies Featured admin administrators assistants Competencies EA Executive Assistant Managing people Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant MORE
Managing multiple managers can be daunting. It is a luxury if you only support one executive or manager. The tips below are for supporting a group of managers on a regular basis. Being an excellent communicator and being organized are vital skills to managing multiple managers or executives. Encourage managers to use uniform procedures. Limit personal tasks for managers. Communicate regularly with all your managers. MORE
Project management is an entire field of study in and of itself. But many people, in many roles, manage projects in an “unofficial” capacity. Even if you have no formal project management training, you still want to be taken seriously in your PM duties. MORE
Here are my tips on managing, meeting and exceeding your manager’s expectations! To manage your manager’s expectations you firstly have to know exactly what is expected of you. If not it is really worth asking your manager if you can flesh out a few more specific tasks. As I’ve always always said communicating with you manager is key to EVERYTHING! It is especially important when it comes to managing expectations. MORE
There are so many Assistants who are also working as an Office Manager and a lot of Office Managers who are also Assistants! However, Office Managers do have to take on some tasks that are high-level and move the business forward. Core Skills Featured admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant office management Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant MORE
As an executive coach and leadership trainer, I have talked to experienced senior managers and executive about their careers over the two decades. Here are some insights I can share that can advance, shape and revamp the careers of managers and executives. Here are some insights I can share that can advance, shape and revamp the careers of managers and executives. Take responsibility for managing your own profession. Self-management. MORE
Just abide by the sound theory that entrepreneurs create value, while managers cut costs. Growth Strategies MORE
If your Executive travels regularly you will both be used to travel delays and disruptions, sometimes those delays are easy to manage and sometimes they are much bigger than expected and can cause chaos around the world. Core Skills Featured Travel admin administrators assistants business travel EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant MORE
If the answer is yes, then check out the following tried and tested stress management techniques that are guaranteed to turn you into a calmer, happier person. The post 5 Tips For Stress Management That Work Every Time appeared first on Dumb Little Man. MORE
” “Responding to emails” “Managing email” “Email overload” Sound familiar? Access your 26-point Online Business Management & Marketing SYSTEMS CHECKLIST . Here are my top five tips so that you can manage your email, be more productive, and get some sanity in your business: Emails aren’t urgent! Access your 26-point Online Business Management & Marketing SYSTEMS CHECKLIST . “Help! MORE
But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t ways to handle it, or make it more manageable and reduce the impact on your life. Rather than adding caffeine or a cupcake, consider looking at your whole life, and managing stress from the inside out. Thou Shalt Manage Thyself. MORE
All across the globe, nations are facing economic uncertainties while businesses are finding it difficult to manage challenges due to the current world crisis. Being project managers or business leaders, we are not an exception either, we have also felt the shock equally. MORE
Core Skills admin administrators assistants business travel EA Executive Assistant Expenses Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual AssistantCollecting and processing expenses is not fun. There I’ve said it – call me controversial if you like but I stand by my statement! In fact, I’ll go further as to say processing expenses can be an absolute time zapper for Assistants. So what can we do to make this tiresome task less of a […]. MORE
These ten fantastic pieces of software will help you manage your emails and your Executives. It is worth looking to see which ones will work for you, but they will all help you manage and automate emails! Core Skills Email Management Featured Office Technology admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant MORE
I find them a source of both suffering and happiness, depending on how you’re, well, managing them. Read more Managing Expectations. The post Managing Expectations appeared first on Dragos Roua. I’ve been wanting for a long time to write about expectations. MORE
Effective calendar management for Executive Assistants is a hugely important aspect of th role. There are also a lot of tasks related to diary management, for example, ensuring the Executives get [.]. MORE
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I am also passionate about all things related to time management. Each of these statements is directly tied to a specific component of time management (which is truly a multi-faceted skill). Time Management Self-Assessment. You are a master of time management!
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However, there’s also the aspect of time management, and effective time management comes into play not just in organizations, it also plays a crucial part in our personal daily lives. Essentially, effective time management is all about getting more value for money; I mean time.
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When it comes to professional development, time management is one of my most passionate areas of study (and most enjoyable topics to teach ). So, some would argue that you can’t really manage time at all. You can only manage how you use it. Productivity Time Management
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Effective calendar management for Executive Assistants is a hugely important aspect of th role. There are also a lot of tasks related to diary management, for example, ensuring the Executives get [.].
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But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t ways to handle it, or make it more manageable and reduce the impact on your life. Rather than adding caffeine or a cupcake, consider looking at your whole life, and managing stress from the inside out. Thou Shalt Manage Thyself.
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Core Skills admin administrators assistants business travel EA Executive Assistant Expenses Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual AssistantCollecting and processing expenses is not fun. There I’ve said it – call me controversial if you like but I stand by my statement! In fact, I’ll go further as to say processing expenses can be an absolute time zapper for Assistants. So what can we do to make this tiresome task less of a […].
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Just abide by the sound theory that entrepreneurs create value, while managers cut costs. Growth Strategies
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One of the roles that is talked about less is healthcare management. Here, we are going to look at healthcare management and discuss the concept of it becoming your next career move. What Is Healthcare Management? The post Is Healthcare Management Your Next Career Move?
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Managing a team isn’t easy. In fact management, in general, is pretty tough – that is why so many people are bad at it! It can be hard for Assistants to juggle managing a team of other Assistants or Administrators (which is often the case) and support their Executive. Core Skills Featured admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Management Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant
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Many assistants hear self-management and perceive it as the ability to not rely on their executive to move forward with projects. Self-management is more than being self-sufficient.
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These ten fantastic pieces of software will help you manage your emails and your Executives. It is worth looking to see which ones will work for you, but they will all help you manage and automate emails! Core Skills Email Management Featured Office Technology admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant
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I find them a source of both suffering and happiness, depending on how you’re, well, managing them. Read more Managing Expectations. The post Managing Expectations appeared first on Dragos Roua. I’ve been wanting for a long time to write about expectations.
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Technology can help organize your projects, and it can even help execute certain elements of your projects, but it can’t manage your projects for you. Project Management is a role that requires a human. Interested in Upgrading Your Project Management Skills?
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For instance, we don’t learn about expectation management, and yet, I find this to be the source for a lot. The post Expectation Management appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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One of the things that came out of the 2020 Reader Survey is that people are struggling with energy management. In fact, some of those same readers made the comment that not everyone has energy to manage everything that I do.
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Was pretty much the sound I made when I was asked to take on the task of managing meeting rooms for my office. I say ‘asked’, if I’d been asked, obviously I would have said ‘hell will freeze over before I manage the meeting rooms’ No, I was told I had to manage the meeting rooms because I was the only Assistant on the same floor as all the meeting rooms so it made sense for me to manage who was using them. Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!
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managing momentum and becoming more proactive in your efforts. The post A Complete Walkthrough For Managing Your Momentum appeared first on Dumb Little Man. Often we find ourselves going until we crash and burn.
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When you’re a remote worker, such as a PA, EA or VA, time management is essential to your business success, as often you’re billing on an hourly basis or for the time spent on a specific project. But time management isn’t limited to just knowing where your time goes – it also means ensuring your […].
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Administrative assistants and executive assistants have a unique set of time management challenges. All of this can make time management feel like a nearly impossible task! Keep reading in the Career Resource Library… This is an excerpt from the special report, “Time Management for Admins” available exclusively to members of the Career Resource Library. The post Time Management for Admins appeared first on Eat Your Career.
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Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Strategic Career Management Fundamentals.”. It’s about more than just setting goals—it also involves actively managing your behavior, engaging in continuous self-reflection and improvement, tracking your progress, and keeping an ever-vigilant eye on your next steps. All too often, professionals fail to truly embrace the principles of Strategic Career Management. career advice career management
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If the answer is yes, then check out the following tried and tested stress management techniques that are guaranteed to turn you into a calmer, happier person. The post 5 Tips For Stress Management That Work Every Time appeared first on Dumb Little Man.
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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! But as usual, most of us are not sent on project management training! Top five blogs for Project Management. The Project Management Hut.
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Here are my tips on managing, meeting and exceeding your manager’s expectations! To manage your manager’s expectations you firstly have to know exactly what is expected of you. If not it is really worth asking your manager if you can flesh out a few more specific tasks. As I’ve always always said communicating with you manager is key to EVERYTHING! It is especially important when it comes to managing expectations.
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As an executive coach and leadership trainer, I have talked to experienced senior managers and executive about their careers over the two decades. Here are some insights I can share that can advance, shape and revamp the careers of managers and executives. Here are some insights I can share that can advance, shape and revamp the careers of managers and executives. Take responsibility for managing your own profession. Self-management.
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All across the globe, nations are facing economic uncertainties while businesses are finding it difficult to manage challenges due to the current world crisis. Being project managers or business leaders, we are not an exception either, we have also felt the shock equally.
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Cash flow management is simply a process of tracking the amount of money coming in and the amount of money going out. There is no business that can survive without proper cash flow management. Cash flow management is especially important for startups.
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The rise of document management outsourcing isn’t that surprising, considering that most companies view their document management solution as an inconvenient part of their functional operations. Aside from delays, document management also results in an even more disorganized process. These inconveniences can lead to errors and redundancies that could easily be avoided by consulting experienced document management experts. What Exactly Is Document Management?
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Yet we try to apply work task management techniques to the rest of our lives, and are frustrated when it doesn't work. I began to wonder why I had problems at home, and so I started to read books on task management and to-do lists, hoping to find the answer. I figured out how to manage my personal tasks in a way that takes into account their differences. The post Managing Personal Tasks appeared first on Laura Earnest. Task Management
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