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More OneNote Must-Knows: History, Search, and Template Creation

All Things Admin

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. Here are the ways you can use history in OneNote: Review Recent Edits (today, since yesterday, this week, etc.)

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Minute Taking Tips

Office Dynamics

Susan wrote in asking about some pointers on recording meeting minutes. Good news -- I am actually the guest speaker for a webinar on this very subject for the Administrative Professional Today on September 10. It is also important to maintain an accurate meeting folder for reference. It is an hour long program.

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Minute Taking Tips

Office Dynamics

Susan wrote in asking about some pointers on recording meeting minutes. Good news -- I am actually the guest speaker for a webinar on this very subject for the Administrative Professional Today on September 10. It is also important to maintain an accurate meeting folder for reference. It is an hour long program.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

So, the very best advice I can give you around how to write good minutes is to read other people’s minutes and start to work out what’s good, what isn’t; what fits your style, and what doesn’t. So, start reading! It’s also good for familiarising yourself with who will be there.

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

The night before I go to a Board meeting, I review all my templates, agendas, binder, attendance sheets and everything I am going to need or might need. Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:45 PM Labels: adminisrative assistant , administrative professional , being organized , being prepared Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. When I reviewed the invoice I noticed there was a guest on our bill who wasnt in our party so that amount got taken off. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

Ensure that prior to the meeting you have received everything your boss will need, which may require follow up with meeting organizer. Prepare a meeting package for your boss and bring forward prior to the meeting to give them adequate time to review (hardcopy or electronic depending on your boss’s preference).