All Things Admin® Blog
Personal Note from Julie: Want a Professional Safety Net? Create Your Procedures!
Managing projects means keeping track of a lot of moving parts – tasks, people, deadlines, deliverables – which can often be overwhelming. One of the best ways to reduce that stress is by utilizing procedures. Many view procedures as a great way to help someone cover...
Systems and Procedures: What They Are and Why You Need Both
Systems and procedures both help your office run smoothly. They facilitate stress relief, make your job easier, and allow someone else to do your job with little to no problem if you’re sick, on vacation, or out of the office. Yet systems and procedures aren’t exactly...
Organize and Manage Projects With Tools You Already Own
Project management tools usually conjure thoughts of complicated spreadsheets, Gantt charts, and expensive software -- but it doesn’t have to. Throughout my career, I’ve managed projects quite effectively with the tools and software that were already at my fingertips....
Personal Note: Does Managing Projects Make You Stressed?
Organization is a vital skill in managing project effectively. Figuring out which tools and resources to use can be overwhelming when you start researching all the project management tools and applications out there. And once you select a tool, getting it approved for...
An Assistant’s Guide to Project Management
Many assistants balk when they hear the term “project management.” Being asked to take on a large project can seem overwhelming, especially if it’s something that falls outside your typical job description. But all project management really entails is breaking the...
Note From Julie: Discover How to Leverage AI for More Effective Travel Planning
Artificial intelligence is helping the admin field evolve in numerous ways, but one of the areas where it’s having the biggest impact is travel planning. From personal travel assistance to virtual ticketing booths and better reservation technology, AI is shaking up...
My Top 10 Free Travel Apps for Connectivity & Productivity
Whether you or your executive travels for business, both of you should be aware of this list of my top 10 free travel apps that can keep you connected and productive while away from the office. I say “both of you” because as an admin, you can significantly shorten...
Learn from the Best at the 2019 Admin Pro Forum
The role of the administrative professional continues to expand. As such, developing new skills is increasingly important to your executive, organization, and career. The Admin Pro Forum 2019 is a unique training and networking experience developed exclusively to hone...
Note From Julie: Are You Ready to Test Your New AI Assistant
The best way to get comfortable with a new tool is to use it. That’s why my team and I started using our first artificial intelligence (AI) assistant about a year ago. Her name is Olivia. Our initial goal for Olivia was to provide better customer support for the...
Artificial Intelligence Tools to Boost Your Efficiency
For the administrative professional, “efficient” is more than a buzzword that looks nice on a resume; it’s a way of life. It’s crucial that you are able to move from one task to the next as quickly as possible, while still maintaining the exemplary attention to detail...
