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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. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. I dont know the subject matter as well as they do because that is not my expertise, but I know how to take minutes.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Patty March 01, 2010 Patricia Robb said. March 01, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. January 25, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? January 11, 2010 Anonymoussaid. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? July 04, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. June 08, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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MAY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. May 21, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? March 13, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.© Great article!

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. February 02, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts?

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? August 02, 2010 Anonymoussaid. August 02, 2010 Patricia Robb said. August 02, 2010 Jodith said. August 03, 2010 Jolene said. August 05, 2010 Patricia Robb said. August 05, 2010 Patricia Robb said. Works so far!

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! Here is how you can win: The tenth person to e-mail me at pattyannrobb@rogers.com will receive a free copy of my book. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts?

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AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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OCTOBER 26, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. How do you plan to be funny in December? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. I have never been a fan of colour coding, until recently. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. How to get Office fat fast. the next day!

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MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! How can you keep focussed when there is just so much going on? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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AUGUST 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 August, 2010 Pass it on. I mentioned this to our team of admins at one of our meetings so when one of my co-workers found out how to do something they thought to share it with the team. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? How true that is! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts?

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