Have you created a procedures binder but need a better solution for sharing it with team members? Maybe you’ve heard of Microsoft OneNote but don’t know where to get started using it in your job? Are you looking for a tool to help you streamline and organize all of...
One of the questions I commonly get asked about administrative procedures is, “If I create a binder, won’t my company be able to replace me easier?” My answer is always this: If a binder of procedures can replace you, you aren’t adding value. The goal of procedures is...
Are you... Tired of feeling guilty every time you need a day off? And returning to the office only to find a pile of work? Sick of worrying that you’re the only one who knows how to do certain critical tasks? Ready to create an office procedures binder but just don’t...
For admins, delegation can be a challenge. It’s hard to delegate when you’re not the one in charge, and most admins are accustomed to being the ones delegated to. To a certain degree, both of these things may be true. But there are still ways to get help from others...
Office management. For some admins, it’s an unofficial part of their job descriptions. For others, it’s an official job title they aspire to step into. No matter which group you fall into, sharpening your office management skills can do a lot to further your...
Is there something that’s driving you crazy because it’s so inefficient? Do you have a solution for fixing it? If not, what’s stopping you? As an admin, you’re responsible for keeping your executive and office running smoothly, which means identifying inefficiencies...
The unpacking continues this week, and my husband and I have made a lot of progress setting up our new home in Indianapolis! But we’re still a long way from being done. As we settle in, there are so many things I’m trying to learn and figure out about my new city. I’m...
It’s moving week -- and I’m up to my ears in boxes, packing tape, and bubble wrap! Our movers are loading up all of our belongings, the house is on the market, and we’re getting ready to finally depart for Indianapolis! As if our two-state move and my husband’s new...
As admins, it’s easy for us to get stuck in a career rut. Oftentimes, we do the same things and work with the same people, day in and day out. So it’s common to get lulled into a false sense of security or become complacent in our profession. But this doesn’t have to...
Administrators are always looking for ways to make our jobs more efficient and productive, but often overlook the simplest and easiest tools for doing just that: forms, templates, and checklists! Repetitive tasks or projects, such as planning meetings, coordinating...
A big part of your support role as an assistant is to continually develop the skills you need to be the leader and partner your executive needs. For most of my admin career, I’ve supported executives who were very finance savvy. But I could hardly read some of the...
My family members don't call as much as they used to. And last weekend, I had an "ah ha" moment when I finally understood why. In analyzing my family members' personality types, I realized that I'm just one of probably two extroverts in my entire family. And thanks to...