Team Delegate, LLC

When you’re thinking about working with an executive virtual assistant, consider the type of support that will work best for you. Are you seeking help with tasks only, or do you want stronger and more meaningful support? It’s important to know the difference and how it will impact you and your work. 

Take the time to explain the overall big picture of projects. When your team understands the "why" behind a project, they can contribute valuable ideas you might not have considered.

When scheduling time to complete a task or project, remember to include buffer time for unexpected events. This will help ensure that unforeseen issues don't derail your project deadline.

A key step towards boosting productivity in your business is to effectively utilize your calendar or create detailed to-do lists. There's a unique satisfaction in checking off completed tasks, giving you a tangible sense of accomplishment. Try it out and experience the difference in your productivity.

Business Travel Tip: Place all of your important contact numbers in one location on your travel itinerary for easy access.

You like things done your way. Don’t let this way of thinking derail your delegating efforts. Remember that there are many ways to accomplish a task or project. The important thing is that the end result equals an accurate outcome.

Instant Messaging and Email are great communication tools to use with your virtual team but don’t forget about video. The face-to-face interaction can help to build a strong working relationship.

Today’s technological advances allow virtual teams to do just about anything virtually. Being virtual doesn’t put limitations on how well someone can assist you.

It’s important to maintain strong engagement and collaboration on a remote team to equal a high level of performance.

The benefit of working with a virtual executive assistant: You gain much-needed strategic thinking time.