Side -Certified Virtual Assistant Best Practices
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Create Structure & Set Expectations
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Establish a consistent work schedule
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Communicate in "real-time": Slack, MS Teams, WhatsApp - in addition to email
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Agree on expectations
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Take task management out of email: Monday.com, Asana, Trello, etc.
Meet Frequently
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During the first 2-3 weeks we recommend meeting 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
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Once a rhythm has been established, daily huddles may be shortened to 10-15 minutes
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Meet with your Customer Success Specialist frequently
Effectively Delegate
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Take your assistant through the task from start to finish so they can observe you (assistant records the session so they can create an SOP)
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Shadow your assistant while they do the task and then give feedback
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Your assistant completes the task on their own, and you provide feedback as needed
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Your assistant masters the task!
Build a Long-Term Project List
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Assign long-term projects that your assistant can pivot to once their daily tasks are complete