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Revolutionary Ways Assistants Can Get Information from Their Managers

Office Dynamics

When I was an assistant 40 years ago we complained about not getting time with our executives; we complained about not getting enough information from our managers; we complained about not getting support for training. Let’s take the first topic/issue regarding managers and executives not providing enough information to their assistants.

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Is shorthand still a relevant skill for a minute taker?

Practically Perfect PA

Are you double handling information? Typing the minutes onto the laptop saves an incredible amount of time – if you’re writing your minutes in any form you’re double handling the information! As long as you feel confident and comfortable, I think whatever tools you use to take minutes is a personal choice.

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Skills required to be a good minute taker

Practically Perfect PA

Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. This information can come from the meeting background papers, talking to people, Googling and keeping up-to-date by reading articles from within your organisation. Assertiveness. Organisation. Always take an extra pen.

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BIG Self-Improvement…Commit to One Learning Event

Office Dynamics

They will learn valuable information from our speakers and their peers. I have been in the adult education/learning/training business for 24 years, mostly working with administrative professionals of all walks of life. Even if it isn’t taking place until 2015, just make a commitment to yourself this week.

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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART III: The Final Day

Office Dynamics

Next, Joan Burge took the stage with a strong message reminding us all why we’re really here, and how every professional can truly “Expand Your Influence.” Even the exercise itself brought many administrative professionals out of their comfort level — standing on a stage, presenting with a microphone in front of a room of 200 others.