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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

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In 2008, things got really crazy. Take a Leadership Role in IAAP. The International Association for Administrative Professionals is the leading association for admins. I was no longer an anonymous admin; I was officially seen as a leader in the admin field. I was being interviewed by major news publications!

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? Whose responsibility is it anyway? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correct year on your.

Laughing all the Way to Work

As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! Excellent material!

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP is a group of assistants who get together and encourage each other in our jobs and careers. Excellent material! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Internal meetings can usually be changed more easily so start there. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I Realize that nothing is cast in stone and things can change so be prepared to make the necessary adjustments.