Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 25, 2010

Do you have questions about project management, but can't seem to get a proper answer? A great website for this is Ask About Projects. This site enables you to create an account and post questions that you have about any type of project or task. Tags: Productivity Research Networking.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There’s the valid concern that without careful management and oversight, AI could inadvertently perpetuate or even exacerbate gender inequalities. Then there’s the valid concern that without careful management and oversight, AI could inadvertently perpetuate or even exacerbate gender inequalities.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Your skills in organization, communication, and high-level task management open the door to a world of exciting business possibilities! From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

This is the second article in a two-part series on productivity apps for admins by Julie Perrine. As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. Designed by Freepik. The solution?

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Allwork

JULY 13, 2023

As the remote work trend continues to gain momentum, organizations must explore innovative approaches that foster productivity, engagement and adaptability. These impromptu connections allow people to build their networks and professional skills.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. It is brilliant!

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Success

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Digital networking fits into this dynamic very well, because it’s almost like getting to know your peers and colleagues face to face. Leveraging digital networking tactics including video marketing removes the need for people to be in physical proximity in order to build professional relationships with people all around the world.

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BioTeams

MAY 10, 2013

Most approaches to project management concentrate on the tasks which need to be successfully completed to achieve the project goal. Important as this is, it is at most only half of the story of successful project management. In other words, Risks.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

In your first three months, you discover countless ways to improve the business : better project management tools, ways to streamline everyone’s workflow and straightforward meeting agendas. Even when their ideas are good, they run into roadblocks in the form of other people—managers, executives and other leaders.

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Go Burrows

JUNE 13, 2021

Ruth Kilah is the Founder and CEO of Hoxton Hyde, a workshop and online course provider that helps assistants increase their productivity and prioritize work life balance. SwipedOn is the fastest-growing visitor and employee management software. THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR. THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As your unhappiness increases, your productivity and creativity will drop. Maybe you took a certification class and spent thousands of dollars to become a project manager. Obviously, you're good at project management or you wouldn't be in that job. That's not fair to the employer, is it? Don't be wishy-washy here.

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

I supported three actuaries who were developing annuity and insurance products for banks. Margin – This is profit from a product or service after all expenses have been covered. UI – User Interface: This is the graphical layout and design of a product or service that enables users to interact with it.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Yet, another benefit of professional development opportunities that support networking with other professionals! Trello – Project and task management that is shareable and used to coordinate work projects, even personal planning, and projects. It is an impressive team project management tool.

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

Process management tools. Executive assistants are masters of process management and that requires some quality tools to keep track! Email can be an inefficient nightmare without the right tools and techniques in place to manage it. Email management tools. As an EA, you’re managing your own inbox and someone else’s.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Consult other PAs, your manager(s), and your organisation’s HR for advice in progressing your career development. Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible. Ask your manager for any training suggestions they may have, and request training opportunities.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them. 

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

The time has come to unhinge yourself from your desktop and start enjoying the “social” part of social networking. If you are ready to liberate yourself while somehow, ironically, still staying connected, fire up your web browser and head to Facebook.com/mobile to start using one of these versatile social networking solutions.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

We also talk about how career growth doesn’t have to mean managing people. Dawnee is a certified Scrum Master and Product owner who enjoys using Agile project management methodologies in her daily work. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders. – Tom Peters. CONNECT WITH DAWNEE.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 6, 2010

While ten years ago, managing email could have been a secondary consideration, today it is absolutely vital to keep customers and clients in the loop through rapid, prompt email support. Service businesses will always need to devote more time to emails than product-based businesses. Limit your daily email quota.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Create a mentoring program for employees to lean on their managers and learn about everything from technology to networking. A millennial might learn more about effective in-person networking and lead nurturing from a baby boomer or Gen Xer. Modern mentoring opens the doors for younger generations to step in as advisers.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

They make telephone calls, type and review documents, conduct research, update blogs and social media, make travel arrangements for managers, prepare presentations and assemble reports. They’ll also manage and distribute information to co-workers and customers. Use tools for video conferencing, company chats and project management.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 2, 2010

By AndreaKalli The Birth of Podcast Production Since this is my first guest blog post for VirtualAssist.net, I guess I should introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my company. During that time, the birth of the World Wide Web created a host of new opportunities in audio production. I hope you will check it out.

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Worxbee

MAY 3, 2021

Calendar management, email taming, and process design and management are our top three tasks, but executive assistants can do more. How will workloads be managed? If you’ve made the decision that you need an executive assistant that is able to support a team, then it’s important to clarify how that will be managed.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

With over 15 years of experience in training and development, project management, and organizational and strategic vision, Eileen Coombes is passionate about helping others make the most of their time and energy. HuffPost, The New York Times, and NBC News. ABOUT EILEEN. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY.

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Productivityist

JUNE 5, 2012

It’s no secret that the productivity genre has been really heating over the past year. Then I thought how not too long ago everyone seemed to be talking about (and using) 37Signals’s Basecamp for collaborative project management. And it all surrounds productivity and efficiency. Let’s call it “sharing-ly productive”.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

That’s why it’s important to find proactive and productive ways to manage and champion change — because it’s the only way for us to stay engaged and relevant. Sometimes it requires research and collaboration and tapping into your network to figure things out. And sometimes you have to get creative.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Communities and Project Dynamic. A Virtual Enterprise Network (VEN) is a voluntary and dynamic community of SMEs that commit to working together for a period of at least six months (ideally, twelve months) to collectively seek opportunities to participate in collaborative projects of mutual business advantage.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2014

For assistants who have managers that engage with social media it is important that they have a variety of great images that they can use when tweeting, updating LinkedIn and writing for the corporate blog. For those managing their organisation’s social media this is something you might be asked to research in 2015.

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The Marq

MAY 6, 2010

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life IT Infrastructure Management Opening Job Posting I received the email below from one of the recruiters Ive worked with in the past. If youre interested, please contact her direct via contact information at the bottom of the post.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

However – if we are not willing to speak up and actively list our duties how can we expect colleagues and managers to be aware of this change in office dynamics? This is a culture which embraces tooting your own horn and showcasing your productivity. Event Management – Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Startups are all about keeping up this momentum and energy, putting systems in place to manage rapid growth and a lot of hard work and innovation. Without the right support, it can be incredibly difficult to manage all these contending responsibilities and still focus on your business goals.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Once you've finished writing, get it checked by your hiring manager to see if there are any significant changes to be made. Marketing Manager Job Description We are looking for an experienced and versatile Marketing Manager to engage with our company. Strong and effective project management skills.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This can all be managed by a virtual assistant or a team of VAs. They are wearing all of the hats: email marketing, bookkeeping, admin, social media, advertising, website maintenance, blog writing, finding and managing clients, PR, setting up and maintaining tech tools, processes and so much more. Pretty amazing isn’t it?

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