Time blocking sounds simple enough. You take your working day, divide it into blocks of time and assign specific tasks to each one. Emails from 9 to 9.30. Client work from 10 to 12. Calls in the afternoon. Admin at the end of the day. In theory, it is a brilliant way...
Most senior leaders recognise they shouldn't spend their time on administrative work. They know their value lies in strategy, decision making, relationships, and growth. And yet, many still spend a surprising amount of their week doing work that could easily be...
Burnout is often treated as a personal issue, something individuals manage quietly in the background and rarely discuss. In reality, a burnt-out executive is a business risk. When senior leaders operate in a constant state of exhaustion, performance suffers. Decision...
Micromanaging is a hard habit to break. You may not even know you’re micro-managing; however, if you’re finding it hard to delegate straightforward tasks, the chances are that you’re a micromanager. This can lead to negative relations for employees and virtual...
Managing your time in today’s fast-paced world is not for the faint hearted. Never before have we felt the full weight of; “so little time and too much to do”. It is, therefore, no surprise that hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant is becoming an increasingly popular...
Challenges and issues can arise at any time in any business, and although virtual assistants are there to lift-the-load it does not mean they’re immune to problems. Rather than being caught off-guard, learn how to resolve common challenges, and have solutions to hand,...
