This week is national “Simplify Your Life” week. And one of the reasons I love procedures is because they help you do just that! Procedures are often seen as some big, daunting project that admins struggle to even get started, let alone complete. But when you break...
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Blog Post ArchiveProcedures Don’t Replace You; They Show Your Immense Value
One of the questions I frequently get asked by assistants is, “If I create administrative procedures, will they make it easier for my company to replace me?” And my answer is always the same: “No, they can’t.” This is a common hang-up assistants have with creating...
Increasing Productivity: Telecommuting and Your Friends and Family
This article was originally published on TheProductivityPro.com and is reprinted here with permission. In this month’s newsletter article, Telecommuting: Creating a Productive Home Working Environment, I discussed some ways of keeping your home office productive. Here...
Personal Note from Julie: Our Theme for May is Working Virtually
After more than a year of hard work, I’m very excited to announce that my new book, The Organized Admin, is now available for purchase on Amazon! (And the Kindle version will soon follow.) The inspiration for this book came from you and assistants just like you who...
Personal Note from Julie: Your Career Potential – You Choose!
Part of the beauty of the admin profession is that it has so much potential. When you choose to pursue an admin job, you can take it wherever you want to! There is so much room for growth in the admin role – whether you choose to stay in it or step out of the...
Accomplish Your Goals with Systems
Most admins have personal and professional goals. However, many are missing a crucial component to accomplishing them: a system. James Clear, an author and habits expert, says, "Forget goals. Focus on systems instead." And he is right. Systems are procedures with a...
Be More Resilient By Developing Reliable Systems
Personal emergencies – such as illness, a death in the family, or an accident – often involve taking unexpected time off work. However, these situations can be especially challenging for administrative professionals who are responsible for keeping their executives and...
Personal Note from Julie: It’s National Get Organized Month
The start of a new year is a great time to get organized, especially since January is National Get Organized Month! However, organization comes easier to some people than others. If you’re not naturally inclined to be organized, it’s definitely a skill you can learn!...
Personal Note from Julie: No One Is Immune To Disasters
A disaster – natural or otherwise – can happen at anytime. And there’s no way to be 100% ready for every possible scenario. For example, one of our team members was the victim of a house fire late last year. She never expected to be put in that situation, but she had...
Webinar: Preparing for and Managing the Unexpected While Maintaining Workplace Productivity
Do you sometimes feel like your desk should be armed with a fire extinguisher and EMT kit? Are you losing valuable time managing office emergencies and other crises throughout the day? Do you need a better way to get things back on track when the crises pass? As much...
Free Webinar: Introduction to Microsoft OneNote for Your Administrative Procedures Manual
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...
Personal Note from Julie: Why Procedures Can’t Replace You
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...