When my mom slipped on the ice several winters ago, I quickly realized that procedures aren’t just for the office. My mom managed the household finances, insurance, and medical matters, so my dad and I had to quickly get up to speed on how to take care of things while...
Are you comfortable implementing your ideas at the office? If not, why? If so, what’s the most recent idea or improvement you implemented? The Innovative Admin™ is an administrative professional who introduces, creates, and applies new or refreshed methods for doing...
There’s nothing quite as humbling as making a mistake. I know because I’ve made plenty. While some can be overcome easily with a few simple adjustments, others take more thought, effort, and help from others to fix. I’ve discovered that one of the most important...
One of my go-to experts on impostor syndrome is Dr. Valerie Young. Through her research on this topic, she identified five different competence types and how they specifically struggle with impostor syndrome. The five types are: The Perfectionist The Expert The...
When I first heard the term impostor syndrome, I didn’t really know what it meant. However, it’s a topic that frequently comes up for entrepreneurs and career-advancing professionals. And recently, I’ve noticed a lot of impostor syndrome topics being discussed in the...
Have you heard of Impostor Syndrome? Have you ever suffered from it? The primary symptom of Impostor Syndrome is feeling like a fraud, even though you are perfectly competent and successful at what you do. Does that sound familiar? Unfortunately, a lot of admins...
Happy Administrative Professionals Week! I hope it has been a fun and memorable one, and that you’ve been able to take advantage of some of the incredible training and special offers. If you haven’t checked them out yet, here are a few you should register for as soon...
If you received a call today from a recruiter with a lead for your dream job, how quickly could you get an updated resume to them? Do you have a professional portfolio of work samples to visually showcase your skills in an interview? Does your LinkedIn profile include...
It’s Admin Appreciation Month at All Things Admin! And we are so excited about all of the awesome training opportunities and admin recognition events happening for you in April! To help you keep track of what’s available, we’ve created our annual Admin Appreciation...
When I was first introduced to project management 20 years ago, it was love at first sight! Getting more involved in the projects my executives were working on meant I got to exercise my attention to detail and my obsession for organizing at a much deeper level. And I...
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...
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...