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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. They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references.

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APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. April 09, 2010 Jakob said. I cultivate the art of disappearance and unreachability on such occasions :-) JK May 10, 2010 kinoshi said. Thanks a lot and keep going with posting such information. = 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to be of More Value to Your Boss Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 6, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. You can provide needed information, support, data and resources without your boss asking for it. Thanks for visiting! Find the analogy.

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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. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

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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. Too much information.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© Do you like what you do?

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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. Too much information.

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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. If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. 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. This government site gives you that information and more.

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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? The web also has anonymity and sometimes people receive information better from people they dont know. Try starting your own information sharing at work. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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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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. I hope you keep your address book locked up as that would be a very valuable source of information for someone up to no good. August 02, 2010 Jodith said.

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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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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? January 11, 2010 Anonymoussaid. January 11, 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. Too much information.

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MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? They should also provide call-in numbers for a teleconference and ensure someone is the moderator for the call and that the appropriate information is sent to that person (this would be the Chair or the person who called the meeting). 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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. Too much information. 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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JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. January 16, 2010 Patricia said. January 16, 2010 Foley-In-Charge said. January 18, 2010 Patricia Robb said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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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. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© Great article! Do you like what you do?

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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. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? It works better if you have a whole pool of resources with different strengths to call upon. 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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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© Do you like what you do?

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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. The Human Resources Director pointed me to a small office and I was left alone to read what must have been 200 pages. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JULY 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© We can all help each other.

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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information.

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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. Too much information.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" A co-worker once commented that I was like a dog going after a bone when I wanted information -- she said it as a joke, but its true! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© I hate waiting!

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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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MAY 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Getting your foot in the door. I used to work with someone who was an assistant in the Human Resources Department of a major law firm and has now become the Director of Human Resources in that same firm. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Too much information.

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MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. Sometimes a new person will want to contribute to the team and show their new employer that they have initiative so they will dive into something that they dont have quite enough information about yet. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 August, 2010 Pass it on. If I send an email to a co-worker requesting information, I immediately drag it from my Sent items to my Tasks, set a reminder to follow up and write in the Subject line "Did I get this information". 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© Well that didnt take long.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© I am remiss. Do you like what you do?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. January 06, 2010 Helene Sinclairsaid. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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