Whether you realize it or not, you probably have an established system for how you do repetitive tasks in your work. You have a system for how you get your day started, triage your email inbox, update your executive on changing priorities, and more. You have systems...
This article was originally published on TheProductivityPro.com and is reprinted here with permission. Sometimes I wish I were a bear, so I could hibernate for six months. Alas, I’m only human. How much sleep do you think the average adult gets per night? A National...
This article was originally published on TheProductivityPro.com and is reprinted here with permission. More than ever, modern workers are bedeviled by distractions and interruptions that pull us away from the key activities of our jobs. If it's not your noisy...
Last week, we talked about how to prioritize your admin tasks and responsibilities to keep yourself on track. But there’s another component to staying efficient and effective in your admin job: scheduling your time. It’s easy to throw our hands up and declare we’re...
By Laura Stack This article was originally published on TheProductivityPro.com and is reprinted here with permission. I asked readers to fill in the blank on our last monthly survey and received some great responses. There were tons of interesting answers, but it...
Priorities. They can change in an instant. All it takes is one call from your executive, a customer, or even a family member. And suddenly your best laid plans for the day, week, or even month can go up in smoke. That’s why it’s crucial to our success that we become...
Do you have a system for keeping your digital files organized? When was the last time you cleaned out or archived your digital files? Sometimes it’s easier to ignore your digital files until you need something because they’re not on your desk in front of you. And...
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...
One of the things that my recent move has taught me is how important it is to delegate things that others can help me with. Admins are often tasked with managing a lot of projects, responsibilities, and sometimes even executives. So learning to delegate is essential...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned during the past few weeks, it’s that there’s nothing like a move to exacerbate inefficiencies. Nothing in my new apartment feels efficient yet. So I’m taking my time in unpacking and organizing it in hopes that it will be by the time...
This article was originally published on the Office Team blog and is reprinted here with permission. Are you ready to take action and achieve your career goals? Learn what this administrative career expert has to say about shifting out of old habits and getting what...
These days, it's common for administrative professionals to attend meetings and collaborate with colleagues from places other than offices. Whether you're working from a conference room, hotel lobby, or the comfort of your own home, you need tools to help you work...