Executive Virtual Assistant | Beginner Google Calendar Tips

About this course

This comprehensive course is designed to empower assistants with essential skills for seamless communication and efficient scheduling in a professional setting. The focus is mastering effective email etiquette, especially when dealing with executives and external stakeholders, while concurrently optimizing scheduling processes using Google Calendar.The first module, "Email Etiquette for Scheduling," delves into the nuances of crafting emails for effective communication. Students will understand how to navigate these fields to ensure clear and concise communication, avoiding ambiguity in scheduling executive meetings.The subsequent module, "Capturing Time Zones and Meeting Urgency," explores the critical aspect of accommodating different time zones, particularly in today's remote-first work environments. Students will learn the art of conveying urgency when holding time on an executive's calendar, ensuring prompt responses and efficient scheduling.The course then progresses to "Creating and Scheduling Event Details," offering practical guidance on setting up events on Google Calendar. From utilizing soft send vs. hard send scheduling tools to sending confirmation emails, participants will grasp the intricacies of event management."Streamlining Meeting Expectations" focuses on refining communication around meetings. It introduces the "POP" method, ensuring all stakeholders are on the same page, leading to more productive and streamlined meetings.As the course advances, it covers "Scheduling Both In-person and Virtual Meetings," addressing the challenges of coordinating various meeting types in a remote-first world. The emphasis here is on clarity and concise communication, ensuring executives are well-informed on how to connect with their guests."Developing a Color Coding System" introduce

Course objectives

• enhance communication skills for executive interactions
• efficiently manage calendars
• coordinate meetings across time zones
• improve meeting productivity