Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Consult other PAs, your manager(s), and your organisation’s HR for advice in progressing your career development. Consider going into related fields that will use many of the skills you already have, such as Project Management, or a role within your organisation that you have learned about through your PA work.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 4, 2024

A quarter of all projects do not meet the business goals that their organisations set for them, according to research published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the 15th edition of its Pulse of the Profession report – The Future of Project Work. These projects account for a quarter of all budget lost.

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Productivityist

MAY 22, 2024

John shares his journey from the football field to becoming a mind mapping mentor, emphasizing how this technique has helped him and many others visualize goals and navigate life’s complexities. We explore the broad applications of this powerful tool, from personal development to academic and professional success.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 11, 2024

One of our favorite tech tools for enhancing our procedures is Teamwork , a project management app that keeps me and my fully remote team on the same page. In Teamwork, we can create task lists that break down our procedures into manageable chunks, and assign those chunks to various team members.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Here are four ways to get started: Promote Cross-generational Mentoring. Modern mentoring opens the doors for younger generations to step in as advisers. Create a mentoring program for employees to lean on their managers and learn about everything from technology to networking. Offer Ongoing Tech Training.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

Once you have managed to engage in conversation, introduce yourself with more than just your name. “Hi, You may want some advice on training you are considering or perhaps be looking for a mentor. I would be more than happy to meet for coffee or begin a mentoring relationship if it would be beneficial. However “Hi, I’m Faye.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 31, 2012

When you’ve got a group of people to manage, it helps to meet weekly or monthly to boost morale, share wins, and stay on the same page. There are a number of free and paid project management websites with valuable time tracking software and other goodies, such as Clientspot and Basecamp.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

When you’ve got a group of people to manage, it helps to meet weekly or monthly to boost morale, share wins, and stay on the same page. There are a number of free and paid project management websites with valuable time tracking software and other goodies, such as Clientspot and Basecamp. *Hold weekly or monthly team meetings.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In those days I was an office manager with 3 people reporting to me and my salary was growing at less than 3% per year. It's about being an amazing time and project management juggler while working 24/7, and at the same time taking care of ourselves and trying to have personal lives. It was candidly for the money.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

A PA is part office manager, part senior project manager and part psychic, all skills that are extremely transferable if you decide you would like steer yourself on to another career path. Finally, be confident – go into that interview as though you have been working in this sector your whole career.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

I have worked on reception, secretarial, event and project management teams during this time and had almost every title from Receptionist to Director of Administration. Simone has just had another baby so expect a few more updates on how she is managing life as a mum of two! Roxanne Smith . Polly Hadden-Paton.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

It’s important to recognize the difference between surviving and thriving, because the key to success is available to those who successfully manage to cross the bandwidth between the two. Single support executive assistants now juggled multiple managers. They can be project managers, ambassadors of their manager’s vision, and more.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In those days I was an office manager with 3 people reporting to me and my salary was growing at less than 3% per year. It's about being an amazing time and project management juggler while working 24/7, and at the same time taking care of ourselves and trying to have personal lives. It was candidly for the money.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

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. Here are two examples of this.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You need a password to boot up your work computer, log in to your network, access your office intranet, open your project management software, and access your cloud server. Password management and protection is crucial for admins. This is most common on smaller, older sites with homegrown password management.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 31, 2022

Executive Management Partners. ‍ Lynn secured her undergraduate business degree with a triple major in International Business, Management and MIS (Management Information Systems) from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Admin Title Recalibration Initiative. Values in Action Assessment. ABOUT LYNN.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

If you don’t struggle with managing your inbox, stop reading now. But they hate trying to manage the overload of messages and information coming at them. I was always on top of my inbox back then, and if I could manage, why couldn’t they? I needed to change, so I sought out books and training on email management.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 24, 2022

She took her Corporate EA skills and created a business managing very large estates (25,000 sq. She supports clients virtually as a Virtual Executive Assistant, Project Manager, Chief of Staff, Marketing Assistant, and Event Coordinator. foot homes) and much of her work was virtual. Several years ago, Kathleen went 100% virtual.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

I have worked on reception, secretarial, event and project management teams during this time and had almost every title from Receptionist to Director of Administration. Simone has just had another baby so expect a few more updates on how she is managing life as a mum of two! Roxanne Smith . Claudia Ferreres .

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Project Management. You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. Work Samples or Portfolio. Contact or Contact Me. Certifications. Communication Skills.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 2, 2010

After co-authoring the successful book, Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start & Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice , Clontz began focusing on mentoring VAs. After co-authoring the successful book, Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start & Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice, Clontz began focusing on mentoring VAs.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Sherien Ahmed @sherienSA , PA to Senior Management Team, Venture Trust. Sally Lloyd @salidatious Assstant to Managing Director, CodeBase. Amy : I am currently an Executive Assistant at Skyscanner to the CTO, Director Engineering, Director of Project Management and the Director of HR. The PAs behind the Network.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Andrea Kalli

MAY 4, 2010

In order to truly succeed online, you need to dedicate a large amount of your time to networking, not just with mentors, but with your own prospective customers and clients. From small purchases to big business relationships, the entire business world is built on connections and networking.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Add to that that Internet Marketers, running tiered coaching and mentoring programs designed to help people grow their businesses, tell their clients that they need a bevy of services and products to grow their businesses that they often don’t yet actually need (if you don't have a list, you do not need Infusionsoft!)

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

CRM – Customer Relationship Management: This refers to the practices, strategies, and technologies that a company uses to manage its customer interactions and relationships. Six Sigma – This is a data-driven approach to quality management that aims to eliminate defects and minimize variation in business processes.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

You’ll find them engaging in project management, process management, strategic research, reporting and a range of dynamic, managerial functions. Here are some examples of key skills that may warrant development opportunities: Time management. This is a foundational skill for all EAs and most will be time management pros.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you’re not happy with your options, it may be helpful to talk to a trusted advisor or mentor, or engage with a career coach to help you prepare for your next step. Talk with your manager. If you’re already meeting with your manager on a consistent basis, use the meetings as an opportunity to discuss your career path.

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All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Some options to consider include: Microsoft Office Suite’s Copilot Google Workspace’s Duet AI Project management tool workflows Data analysis and insights: Utilize AI tools for data analysis and reporting.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’ve attended numerous seminars in leadership, time management, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, meeting planning, event planning, and disaster recovery planning (Joan Eisendot and her website are fantastic resources) as well as is Tyler Davidson at Meetings Focus magazine/website, and freely shared the knowledge with my peers and anyone who asked.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. Previously, I talked about two of my favorite OneNote features – color coding and custom tags.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 4, 2023

Whether you know it or not, you have a preference for managing your time. Those who struggle with time management often either don’t understand their time style preferences or actively try to work against it because they think the way they’re doing it is wrong. ​By Julie Perrine. It’s just part of who you are.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Some have even gone above and beyond to personally mentor her throughout her time as an Executive Assistant – and now, Executive Business Partner! And I’ve had amazing mentors along the way. So I was very blessed in my roles that I’ve had with my C suite, that they were mentors to me. So here I am.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One of the more labor-intensive procedures my team and I use covers how we add new courses to our learning management system. Asana or Teamwork : For project management with detailed documentation capabilities. The procedure is 12 pages long. It contains multiple steps, and each of those steps has close to a dozen sub-steps.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 2, 2024

Every single one of these items could be used in my professional portfolio as a work sample to demonstrate my event planning, organization, and project management skills without any confidentiality issues whatsoever. When the event was over, I had dozens of pictures to pull from as well.

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The Marq

MARCH 23, 2010

Once you’ve created the micro-goals, some managers and employees may feel that there are no other paths to achieving the annual or lifetime goals EXCEPT for that defined. Your role at this stage becomes that of the mentor who provides guidance and resources for removing any blocks and insuring the employee’s success.

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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. weekly calls, status meetings, email updates, project management tools)? What specific actions (tasks) need to be taken in each phase?

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