Ep1: How did You Build Your Workflow Systems?
This was one of the first videos I recorded for the Commitment to Clockout series. At the time, I was still refining my branding and made some transition errors. Despite…
2. So, What Do you Do All Day?
Welcome back! In this second installment of Reclaiming Your Schedule, we’re diving deep into the heart of your daily activities. Ever feel like your day just slips away? Time to…
3. Own Your Day, Mastering Your Priorities
Hey there! Are you ready to hop back into the whirlwind of daily tasks and figure out which ones truly serve you? Remember the little list-making activity we talked about…
4. Design Your Day with Intention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv3LeFdsZC8 The Magic Step: Designing your day with intention. Some like it structured hour by hour, while others opt for a more free-flowing plan. Both Methods are Valid: It's about…
When PIs Leave: What You Need to Know
Throughout your career (though not often), you’ll encounter PIs who leave the organization. When that happens, there are numerous steps to follow and depending on your organization, you might have…
Indirect Costs for Research Administrators
So, what do we need to know about Indirect Cost Rates (IDC) as RAs? This topic can be tricky because, although we’re not deeply involved in the calculations or decisions…
Boundaries in Research Administration – NCURA Article
I submitted this article to NCURA Magazine, it’s going to be out in the August/September issue – but honestly it’s so good I wanted to share it with you sooner.…
7 Email Hacks to Free up 2 Hours a Day (Or More!)
One of the most challenging parts of our job is managing our email. Which feels weird to say because we’ve been managing email for most of our adult lives at…
1. What Is Reclaim your Schedule & How Does it Work?
Welcome to the first dive into Reclaiming Your Schedule! In this video, we’re taking you through the steps to gain back those precious hours from your research admin work. Let’s…
Delegating Effectively: The Eisenhower Matrix for Research Administrators
In this video, we’ll dive deep into a powerful tool that can transform the way you prioritize tasks as a Research Administrator—the Eisenhower Matrix. Prioritization: It’s a term we all…