All Things Admin® Blog
Managing (and Prioritizing) the Admin’s Never-Ending To-Do List
Planning for just 15 minutes at the end of the day can potentially save you two and a half hours tomorrow, according to time-management expert Brian Tracy. That’s a huge return on your time – but as a busy administrative professional, even 15 minutes can be difficult...
Note From Julie: Simple Ideas for Organizing Your Workspace
As much as I love to shop for office supplies, I've learned organization doesn't magically happen just because I purchased a new file sorter or another organizing tray. Organization is achieved and maintained when you have a system in place that fits with your time...
Boost Your Business Writing Skills With the January Training Series
Administrative professionals spend much of their time communicating, often in written form. Yet studies show 6% of corporate time is wasted on poorly written communications. As admins, we are constantly racing to get to the next item on our to-do list. But this can...
Note From Julie: Ongoing Training is Crucial to Career Success
I recently read that a college degree can become obsolete in as little as 18 months if you aren't actively engaged in continuing your education beyond the degree. I believe this to be true for any professional. We have to make continuing education part of our daily...
7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year
It’s hard to believe another year is almost complete. What have you accomplished this year? What do you have planned for next year? Is your career where you want it to be? As the days fly by toward a new year, now is the perfect time to start setting your goals for...
Note From Julie: Impactful Books for Your Admin Career
One of the fastest, easiest, and most convenient ways to advance your admin skills is by reading. Each day, I read the newspaper, as well as industry and profession-related articles online. I always have at least one book, sometimes two, that I'm actively engaged in...
Read Your Way Out of Your Cube: 30 Books for Admins’ Continuing Education
Despite a wealth of options out there, books – both paper and digital – are still one of the greatest resources for continuing your administrative professional education. Whether you want to be a better listener, better manage your time, or learn a new skill, reading...
Note From Julie: Artificial Intelligence Can’t Replace The Innovative Admin
Artificial intelligence (AI), and its impact on the administrative profession, seems to be showing up more and more in my news feeds recently. Some see AI as a threat to the long-term relevance of the admin role at the office. Their thinking is that if robots can be...
Note From Julie: How to Organize Your Systems and Procedures for Everyday Use
We’ve been focused on helping you prepare for the holidays this month by documenting your systems and procedures. One of our readers recently asked a question I hear often, and I want to answer it here for everyone’s benefit. Here’s her question: "I have a procedures...
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The Anatomy of a Procedures Manual [Infographic]
Wondering what to include in your administrative procedures manual? The following infographic offers some suggestions on materials you can include in this important administrative tool! Click here to view the infographic online. Need more help getting started? Check...
