Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s a complex process that can be hard to make sense of from the outside, but it’s how international law and institutions help solve problems that no single country can fix on its own. I worked for the United Nations for several years as a law and policy adviser and have been involved in international negotiations. What is COP26?

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MARCH 9, 2022

Attitude and actions go a long way in today’s selling environment. Meyer, who began selling insurance six decades ago and rose to the top of his field in a short time, founded Success Motivation International in 1960. This article was published in February 2009 and has been updated. That’s what the pros will tell you.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

His focus on designing sustainable, people-conscious corporate spaces brings to the table fresh perspectives on the future of work environments. His perspective supports the concept of cubic footage– considering the totality of the work environment rather than just the physical space. That companies finally have figured that out.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

” They discussed why image matters; how to dress to flatter your unique image, how to dress appropriately for your environment, dressing consistently with your content, dressing with good taste. They discussed that excellence is subjective and motivation is internally generated. In 2006, Get Motivated!

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. However, for business casual and business dress environments, Im still a purist. That goes for men and women. No jeans, no shorts, no capris.

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JANUARY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. All the best in 2009. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? Do you wish you could take a fog horn and toot it around, just so that they would quiet down?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Small Firm: You have more of a “second home” type of feel. Your co-workers are more friendly , since you are more closely knit with each other. You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients.

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APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. April 09, 2009 Patricia Robb said. It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. Patricia April 10, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 10 Things = Frustration When one team member doesn’t want to play. You usually answer according to what you see on the display and say “Hi&# , thinking it is an internal call, but they are transferring an outside call so you end up sounding unprofessional. I shut it off!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much international potential for this business because you will have to work closely with clients. It will be helpful if you have basic web publishing skills to maintain your website. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JULY 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 July, 2009 I look like that!! Helene Sinclair July 21, 2009 Anonymoussaid. July 21, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Thanks, Patricia July 21, 2009 Danielle McGawsaid. July 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.© I cant believe I look and act like that.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We work in a fairly isolated environment and we need to interact with other PAs to feel like we are not alone. The benefits of setting up an internal networking group within in your organisation. The problem is networking is really important. It is really really important for assistants. Which networking events to attend.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. December 29, 2009 Helene Sinclairsaid. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. If you are going to wear a costume, make sure to wear something tasteful, not too scary or revealing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

So the next time you drink a cup of java and realize that its not the greatest in taste (like the one I have at work - but have gotten used to it over time and loving it), ask your office manager if they are willing to dish out a little extra green to supplement a better working environment. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 February, 2009 Just a secretary. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. February 18, 2009 Zelma De Souzasaid. Zelma De Souza Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates February 25, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. Patty Buckner April 28, 2009 Anonymoussaid. May 04, 2009 Peachon said. Lets enjoy our day together.© Thanks for a great article.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont feel that you are not doing your job. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. You have to understand how a professional administrator operates and also have the technology and software to run your business in a successful manner.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 September, 2009 The Advertising Game Advertising is effective thats for sure. To me this shows me the company has not done their homework on updating their contacts and are not considering the environment. September 21, 2009 Patricia Robb said. September 22, 2009 Jenny Tang said.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 February, 2009 Thats not my job! February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 22, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

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JULY 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. July 30, 2009 Patricia Robb said. July 31, 2009 Hélène Sinclairsaid. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 February, 2009 Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me Depending on where you work and the work culture, it can determine what you are called at the office. I have found in some work environments there is a real distinction between executives and staff. I like that!

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 October, 2009 That is not in my job description. jackal [link] October 12, 2009 Anonymoussaid. Thank you, October 14, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said. October 15, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Very educative!!

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. link] February 22, 2009 busymomof4said. February 24, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? or “I wish I could quit!

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JULY 26, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 July, 2009 Frustration Busters! July 30, 2009 Anonymoussaid. July 31, 2009 Patricia Robb said. July 31, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.© Hi Jennifer. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 13, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 January, 2009 Is it that time of the year already? Thanks for the help Maura January 13, 2009 Patricia Robb said. January 13, 2009 Anonymoussaid. January 19, 2009 Patricia Robb said. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day.

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JUNE 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 June, 2009 Meeting preparation. June 16, 2009 Ericasaid. June 17, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Patricia June 17, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.© This is a great post.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: There are no barriers to online international coaching other than language (although even this can be overcome by translation). Because you will be in direct contact with the general public you will need excellent communication skills and an approachable personality. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. March 24, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 3, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 3 January, 2009 P.S. I Love You Is the P.S. passé? If you want your thoughts to be read, they really need to go into the body of the e-mail January 03, 2009 Patriciasaid. January 03, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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