11/26/2024 - Mastering the EA Partnership: Boost Productivity & Delegate Smarter
On the Elevate Community Call, Jen Delamonte shared strategies for effectively collaborating with executive assistants (EAs) to enhance productivity and business operations. She emphasized overcoming misconceptions about hiring help, such as costs and training, and stressed the value of delegating non-revenue-generating tasks like inbox management to focus on high-impact activities. Jen highlighted using tools like Google Calendar for time management, outlined best practices for hiring and working with EAs, and shared her structured hiring process, including personality assessments and informal interviews. She also discussed compensation ranges, the challenges of hiring overseas assistants, and resources for finding EAs tailored to the real estate industry. Specific topics are discussed as well, such as:
· How can solopreneurs effectively transition to working with an executive assistant?
· What are the most common misconceptions about hiring help, and how can they be addressed?
· How does delegating non-revenue-generating tasks improve productivity for executives?
· What tools or strategies can be used to streamline collaboration with virtual EAs?
· How does color-coding calendars and using time insights features help with time management?
· What is the role of EAs in managing communications and acting as gatekeepers?
· How should companies structure the hiring process for finding the right EA?
· What are the key qualities or skills to look for in a potential EA?
· How can cultural differences affect the effectiveness of overseas assistants?
· What resources or companies specialize in providing virtual assistants for the real estate industry?
