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Critical Activity for CEO The importance of a board meeting cannot be stressed too much. In terms of cost, board meetings take up the time of some of the top resources in the company. In addition, they are opportunities for the CEO and other executives to demonstrate their abilities. Not taking advantage of this opportunity…
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Recently, a customer told us that he was a fan of the Bullet Journal, but was looking for an online/electronic bullet journal app that would be compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows to continue his bullet journal endeavors on. So, as one of the Appfluence Productivity Gurus, I decided to research the method and find out the most…
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Finding the Best Executive Assistant Conferences to Attend in 2019 As Executive Assistant, you are constantly looking for ways to hone your skills. Attending executive assistant conferences, workshops or retreats is a great way to learn new skills. It can also give you time to ponder how you can do your job even better. However,…
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Are you looking for a list of the best Microsoft Office integrations for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint that will ensure that you leave whatever task you are completing feeling super productive? If you are aiming to supercharge your productivity on a platform you already know and love, you’ve come to the right…
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Executive Assistant Skills are Beyond Impressive The executive assistant has a lot to contend with. They are an extension of the executive they support. Because of this, a lot depends on them. Some terms for a top tier executive assistant are ‘tenacious,’ ‘discreet,’ ‘calm under pressure,’ a ‘subtle leader.’ Being the best is not…
Read moreEvent Planning is Pure Multi-tasking Anyone who has ever tried to plan a small party can imagine, professional event planning is no joke! There are so many different things to think about days, weeks and even months ahead of schedule. Event though the event is over, the event planners’s work is not. They must wrap…
Read moreDigital Manufacturing Requires Innovation, Starting With the Essentials As with any important project, executive alignment is key for successful digital manufacturing transformation. However, old-fashioned communication and project management methods hold manufacturers back. Transformed Collaboration, The First Step Towards Digital Manufacturing Success McKinsey & Company’s 2018 digital manufacturing report shared that companies are struggling to break…
Read moreTrial Preparation is Critical For litigators, trial preparation the most important thing. A legal trial is a high stakes show. Here, the audience, the judge and jury, is very critical. All preparations end up as notes and info in the pretrial notebook. This notebook helps litigators do the best they can to win, no matter…
Read moreWorkload Management is Critical Workload management is difficult. The idea of equally balancing direct reports’ workloads is a simple idea. However, without careful monitoring and constant team scrutiny, it is by no means inevitable. In the Harvard Business Review article “Make Sure Your Team’s Workload Is Divided Fairly,” author, Rebecca Knight addresses one obstacle to optimal…
Read moreThe Importance of Time No matter who you are, time is pretty important. However, depending on your situation, you may find yourself thinking about different aspects. For example, you might be concerned with due dates, or ‘when to do’ dates. Alternatively, perhaps time is important because you need to plan how much effort you will…
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