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APRIL 20, 2016

Since you, your executive, and team members likely all have different style preferences, you need to be very clear about the organization systems you have in place (for filing paper, filing digital documents, etc.). Include details on how to properly file items in your filing cabinet or the shared office drive.

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APRIL 8, 2016

However, after a recent turn of events such as staffing vacancies and promotions, I have found myself providing administrative support to several other key managers while we recruit for vacant positions. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending. To think otherwise is wishful thinking!

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Or have you lost the love for your career as an administrative professional? We love the administrative profession and we hope you do too. We’ll be sharing a challenge each day to encourage you in your career as an administrative professional. Win one of our 14 administrative-career-enhancing prizes.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Professionals hailed from a diversity of industries including pharmaceutical, energy, environmental services, education, and government integrators, with name badges showing companies like Boeing, Cisco, Duke University and Amgen. Stay tuned for Part 2 of our administrative professionals conference recap!

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Since you, your executive, and team members likely all have different style preferences, you need to be very clear about the organization systems you have in place (for filing paper, filing digital documents, etc.). Include details on how to properly file items in your filing cabinet or the shared office drive.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2010

P urge files; clean up computer files. Be sure to join in our April Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. I thought I’d keep this week’s motivator on the lighter side. With the onset of spring, now would be a good time to do a little clean up. Here are a few ideas. S pruce up your work area with fresh flowers.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2010

P urge files; clean up computer files. Be sure to join in our April Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. I thought I’d keep this week’s motivator on the lighter side. With the onset of spring, now would be a good time to do a little clean up. Here are a few ideas. S pruce up your work area with fresh flowers.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The fact of the matter is that in today’s economy, acquiring additional education and training is becoming a requirement from the employer and for your professional development. Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. There are many topics offered in the realm of professional development.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass? A professional is someone who possesses distinctive qualities in a particular profession. Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2010

While skimming through some files the past few days, I came across something I wrote about three years ago. Last week, as I was training a group of some of today's top administrative professionals in Las Vegas, I was struck by the words of one particular assistant who seemed savvy beyond her years. So, here we go.

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MAY 11, 2010

Even without knowing the explicit details and the relationship between the boss and the employee, I can conclude that this is NOT the way to handle a workplace disagreement. Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. said. ?????????

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2010

While skimming through some files the past few days, I came across something I wrote about three years ago. Last week, as I was training a group of some of today's top administrative professionals in Las Vegas, I was struck by the words of one particular assistant who seemed savvy beyond her years. So, here we go.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Opposed/resistant to the professional development of their employees. Have you ever asked your supervisor to pay for a training or workshop that would enhance your professional or personal development only to get rejected saying there just wasn’t enough money in the budget?

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Organization means implementing an appropriate filing system (electronically and paper) and utilizing your task lists and calendar effectively so that you can locate items quickly when needed which increases productivity. Growing in the workplace is an ongoing process. For more formal training, take a class or workshop.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Paper and Digital Files. Filing – paper and digital. www.TheOrganizedAdmin.com/resources – Request any single template on the site and you’ll receive the zip file containing ALL of the templates we share here. The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. Ideas, Time & Space. Meetings/Events.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I know we are probably stuck with the current system of trying to remember log-in names and passwords, but thankfully at work if you do forget your password the administrator can re-set it, and then you have the option of changing it again. I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. Back to the drawing board. Works so far!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. Be one step ahead of your boss. Be protective of your boss’s time. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

Ctrl + Home moves the cursor to the beginning of the open file or document and Ctrl + End moves the cursor to the end of the open file or document, but if you are in the middle of a document and want to select everything from there down, press Ctrl + Shift + End or if you want to select everything from there up, press Ctrl + Shift + Home.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. See on the blog sidebar under Meetings for some electronic meeting scheduling sites such as doodle.com and other tips. 23, 1 p.m. (for If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. But if it is a job that goes on and on with nothing to show for it I get bored. This is an important thing to know. 23, 1 p.m. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time. Thats great!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:42 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , computer problems , frustration on the job , problem solving Reactions: 3comments: Jennifer said. On the right, make sure Attachments is clicked. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. Put reminders in their Tasks or Calendar of anything you know is coming up with enough lead time so they will have time to complete it. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 23, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:39 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , colour coding , coloured file folders , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Try it, you may like it. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training.

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

If you approach your boss in a professional manner with the problems clearly set out and possible solutions, it will come across much better. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:09 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , job description , that is not my job Reactions: 3comments: The Jackal said.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I use hanging file folders labelled from January through to December. Every afternoon before I leave for the day, I go through the hanging file for that month to see if there is anything I need to bring forward for the next day. A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

Get any files they may need as a result of the e-mail correspondence. Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:33 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , e-mail correspondence , managing e-mail accounts , professional assistant , trolling Reactions: 3comments: Helene Sinclairsaid. For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name].

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JANUARY 24, 2009

This article is extremely well written, and I have already printed a hardcopy, which I am going to add to my file. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" I love the way you relate the potholes, road blocks, etc. to hurdles/obstructions at work. 23, 1 p.m. . " Is it that time of the year already?

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

This can be as simple as having hanging file folders marked from January to December and then you just put items in the appropriate month that you need to bring forward for your boss. Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do.

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