ProAssisting Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They go beyond the realms of traditional administrative support, embodying a diverse skill set and exhibiting exceptional qualities that propel them to be the best virtual assistant in any professional setting, contributing innumerable benefits to your organization.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 15, 2017

24 hours is no longer enough”; another phrase some project managers may have said at one point in time in their career. The field of project management is quite a dynamic one; requiring the skillful management of financial, material and human resources. Infographic provided by nutcache.com.

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ProAssisting Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Evolving into an indispensable ally to your executive requires a blend of skills, dedication, and a proactive approach. Initiate discussions about upcoming projects or potential challenges, providing solutions or suggestions before they become pressing issues. By staying ahead of the curve, you showcase your proactive approach.

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Allwork

AUGUST 1, 2024

Acquiring expertise in high-demand skills can give individuals a competitive edge in the job market — providing access to lucrative career paths and the ability to adapt to technological advancements. Possessing these skills can consequently maximize earning potential. Jobs requiring AI skills are growing 3.5

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

At the recent Future Assistant conference we held a session on Project Management for beginners. It was a really popular session and it made me think that we could do a lot more blog posts on project management, particularly as so many of you are working on your own projects and in supporting project teams.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you are a hiring manager determined to build a winning team or a job-seeker searching for the perfect career, you need to know the difference between hard skills and soft skills. The relative importance of hard skills vs. soft skills can vary between industries and positions. So how do they differ?

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2024

How to be an Exceptional Project Manager Project management is a skill that has evolved over the years and continues to adapt to the changing dynamics of modern workplaces. Whether you hold the official title of a project manager or find yourself managing projects as part of [.]

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Success

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Listing your previous job responsibilities, technical skills and education is relatively straightforward. However, communicating intangible soft skills on your resume, like attention to detail, work ethic and people skills, can be more difficult. What are soft skills?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2017

Now I am going to surprise you by telling you one of the most awesome administrative skills you can work on is being brilliant at the basics. Basics include: travel planning, appointment coordination, meeting preparation, all facets of communication, organizational skills, and time and project management. The basics.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

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. Firstly the QTC Triangle.

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Success

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Soft skills, often referred to as “interpersonal skills” or “people skills,” are the attributes, behaviors and qualities that help you interact with others more effectively in the workplace. Developing these soft skills examples as a growth challenge will do more than accelerate your career. What are soft skills?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 8, 2009

I received many comments about Week #13 of our free webinar series for regarding more tips on time management, task management, project management, and getting organized. I have numerous tips I’ve taught over the years so I will write several short blogs on each topic. Please be sure to check them all out this month.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 8, 2009

I received many comments about Week #13 of our free webinar series for regarding more tips on time management, task management, project management, and getting organized. Tags: Time Management. I have numerous tips I’ve taught over the years so I will write several short blogs on each topic.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 18, 2018

I hope you enjoy our key skills roundup for 2018. We focussed really heavily this year on increasing our content around the key skills Assistants need to develop in their role this year. We covered a lot of skills including minute taking, event management, organising business travel, project management and everything in between!

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 16, 2013

Consider this: two projects are in trouble; one team bring their project to a successful conclusion; the other team fails. Leaving aside the variables, the difference may well be the personality traits of the project managers in charge. Great communication skills. Problem-solving skills. Methodical approach.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 9, 2015

The skills that are required of you as a project manager are numerous and various. You are supposed to be able to manage time and schedules well, and only those with developed planning skills can do this successfully. Thank you for subscribing! Please grab my free productivity ebook! Thank You! ~

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 2, 2019

Like most senior level Executives, your boss will be involved in lots of different projects, making the decisions and driving these initiatives forward.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 19, 2019

As the study chart below shows, the top three professions for these skilled independent workers are consulting, coaching, and research (17 percent), creative services (17 percent), and information technology (12 percent). Creative services, healthcare and sciences and project management have been fast growing fields for independent workers.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2019

Not my circus, not my monkey (Original Polish translation: Nie mój cyrk, nie moje malpy) In simple terms this means ‘Not my problem’ but let’s be honest, ‘not my circus, not my monkey’ is a whole lot more colourful to say and will get you noticed when you say it. This thought or attitude draws […].

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Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

If you’re a freelancer, you must handle everything from accounting and marketing to customer service and project management. Good tools can significantly streamline the administrative side of your freelance business and manage your workload, allowing you to focus more on your craft and client work.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Managing multiple projects Managing multiple projects can be challenging for Assistants, requiring effective juggling and prioritisation to ensure all projects move forward smoothly. By mastering these skills, Assistants can [.]

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Only recently have I been able to articulate the common thread myself: I believe that all of my courses focus on Standout Skills —a term I recently coined to describe a particular kind of professional skillset. In this context, Standout Skills refers to skills that set you apart from your peers and differentiate you in the best possible way.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I hope you enjoy our key skills round-up 2019. We focused really heavily this year on increasing our content around the key skills Assistants need to develop in their role this year. We covered a lot of skills including minute taking, event management, organising business travel, project management and everything in between!

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

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. Patel believes hiring should involve less job postings and more test projects. “I

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Allwork

APRIL 10, 2024

Leading artificial intelligence (AI) developers OpenAI and Meta are close to releasing new models that they say can exhibit advanced reasoning capabilities. The current top 100 AI tools in the workforce are mainly being used in content creation, research, programming and project management.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 21, 2021

But here’s to people who run teams, the Project Managers. Several qualities of excellent project managers differentiate them from their other team members, and rightly so. It’s no big secret that being a Project Manager is not everybody’s cup of tea. … The post Team Productivity Low?

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Allwork

MAY 23, 2023

If you want to be a successful founder — and not flounder — consider how these services can reduce the stress of creating and delivering apps by outsourcing an entire team of highly skilled, affordable, and curated remote global talent. One of the most common phrases in project management is “good, fast and cheap – pick two.”

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Success

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Not only can video help you communicate this to your prospective clients, but it’s also a sought-after skill among marketing professionals today. . Everyone has a resume with a list of their skills and expertise, but it can be hard to showcase soft skills and other aspects of your personality through text. Experience section.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. Time Management.

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Success

JANUARY 21, 2023

Study it closely to get a better sense of the skills the hiring manager is seeking. Before an interview, pore over the job description and pick out the five most important duties or skills,” says Pat Joachim Kitzman, former director of career and professional development at Central College.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Mastering the components of emotional intelligence makes relationship-building easier, both personally and professionally, and is critical to developing effective leadership skills. Emotional intelligence is a skill. Like any talent, ranging from graphic design to carpentry, it relies on unique yet complementary skills.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Discover the strategic role they play, from project management to high-level decision-making. What does an administrative assistant do?

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Allwork

MAY 23, 2024

More employers are beginning to prioritize skills over specific years of experience when hiring for high-wage positions. It’s a hiring trend driven by various factors — including the need to control costs, adapt to changing labor market conditions, and leverage the growing availability of online learning platforms and certifications.

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re creating a list of required and preferred skills for a job description, this article is for you. Project management skills required for executive assistants to COOs and executive assistants for CEOs are similar, but these two officers have different areas of responsibility so there can be variation.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

If you are competent, keen and have a good relationship with your boss or bosses you can gain exposure to myriad aspects of business and gain insight into projects some seemly senior colleagues may never gain access to. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

If you are competent, keen and have a good relationship with your boss or bosses you can gain exposure to myriad aspects of business and gain insight into projects some seemly senior colleagues may never gain access to. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines.

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