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Time Management Tips for Assistants

Posted by: Joan Burge on 7/23/2009
  • Work areas need to flow. You should be able to rotate yourself easily from phone to computer to files.
  • Do it – now!
  • Focus on tasks of high value.
  • Plan every day.
  • Anticipate crises.
  • Control telephone interruptions and instant messages!
  • Set deadline dates.
  • Learn to cope with work overload:

- Take a break.

- Think about an approach.

- Think about something else.

- Sit down and organize by writing a list to put things in order of priority.

  • Don’t be a paper shuffler.
  • Have a positive attitude.
  • Always write things down.
  • Do it right the first time. Actually, it should be Do the right thing right the first time.
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1 Comment

    • Jul 28 2009, 12:58 PM Alice
    • I like the last tip. Do it right the first time and do the right thing. We should always value our work and do what we know is right. There should be no excuses for sloppy work.

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