On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

I've interviewed a number of experts over the years, and they all have various ideas about how to make meetings better. Most of them suggest it's critical that there be an agenda and only essential people be included in the sessions. But after that, the opinions sort of diverge. I don't profess to know the answer. You know what?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

I have summed up those discussions and a basic summary of each of the four suggestions. One person I spoke with said they create a poll before any meeting is coordinated and use the data to create an agenda to stay focused on main topics. A basic account is free for up to three polls per event. Another person used Sli.do

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 12, 2022

You can sign up for a free trial or book a demo with one of our executives to check how it can help you in managing candidates better. If diversity hiring and inclusivity are on your agenda, a text analyser is a must investment! Ultimately this impacts the type of candidates you may attract for a job.

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On The Job

AUGUST 26, 2013

Anita Bruzzese recently interviewed him on how leaders can to improve meetings. When you have less than 10 minutes to go: Identify where you are in the agenda. Never leave major talking points at the end of the agenda. AB: How can you get the windbag in a meeting to shut up and also encourage the quieter members to speak up?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2019

We all hear discussion about ‘one day we should…’ or ideas being thrown around in meetings, but never followed up on. If you do have meetings set up already, some of the topics Maggie, SK, and Jean discussed could be great additions to add. With this suggestion from Mindy, these back burner. Top response takeaways –.

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Allwork

JULY 21, 2022

So, but what then happened for us is that whenever we travelled there, people were like, oh, well, you know, hey, I’d love to catch up. And that is, you know, frees the business up to truly look at why it exists and what business can do to help with that. And then it’s also about making sure that you have an agenda.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

So many of you came up and introduced yourselves and said, “Hey you’re the guy I get all the emails from” I had to slip it into this blog. I didn’t know what to expect or how many people would show up but when I rounded the corner with my phone on Facebook Live, I was impressed with the HUGE turnout. It really was awesome to see.

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BMT Office Administration

APRIL 25, 2022

However, it can be hard to keep up when someone is speaking quickly or sharing a lot of important information at once. Documenting quotes and information during an interview. Speed writing can be used in any scenario where you need to amp up your writing speed while note-taking. That’s why speed writing is popular.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It was some 15 months ago and three old friends met up for the first time in quite a while (well, we had been through lockdowns etc). Having caught up with each other’s news, the subject turned to industry journals, what the three friends felt the market was missing and the possibility of collaborating in the not too distant future.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Whose responsibility is it anyway?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 14, 2009 4 Ways to Make Meetings Better If you look up the term "necessary evil," youll probably find a photograph of a bunch of people in a meeting. Nail it down.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2011

He suggested that when I set up a meeting or organize travel for him I should ask myself, if I was the one going to the meeting, or on a business trip, what would I need in order to be prepared? If you have set up a meeting and wonder how your boss will get there, then that is a good question to bring up with them.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2015

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I’m usually woken up by my two cat’s way before the alarm clock goes off, so my morning is usually cleaning out their trays, feeding them and then getting myself ready. Busy – sometimes crazy busy!

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview. Course agendas and certificates from continuing education. Project plans.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 1, 2010

Last year I selected three words, which were Bite, Charge and Follow-Up. Each day as you set your agenda you can balance the list of tasks, networking events and busy work against your three words to see if you are remaining focused. I am still working on my three words for 2010 but my first word is NARROW. And I was successful!

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

As the Personal Assistant to a quite renowned chef, my tasks might vary from the ones of a regular PA, like calendar and email management, to most specific tasks such as taking care of the journalists that come visit the restaurants and to interview Albert. I try to get up early and have a nice breakfast.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Here are some ideas that can really make your first interview different and stand out from the typical interview.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. I put the items from the agenda on the template in the same order and with a space to put the discussion and decisions/actions from the meeting.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. He proudly highlighted the on-going programs they had for employees – one being themed Friday lunches (“I dressed up as a superhero last week!”) And right there and then, I politely, but firmly ended the interview.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format. Under each agenda heading you can then record the appropriate information when you are in the meeting. To finalize your minutes, you will just need to tidy up the language and formatting for the Chairs approval. Are you plugged in? Now I am free to.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 29, 2010

Chris Brown of Branding and Marketing ( Marketing Resources and Results ) led us through a packed agenda. If we find out something new and exciting – we should keep it a secret so that we have a leg up on our competition. But first we went around the table and introduced ourselves. It was a make or break moment in my mind.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2015

I noticed that the things I used to do and enjoyed in my personal time had somehow gotten gobbled up with work. It's funny how things just seem to fall into place when you make up your mind about something. Fast forward to today and I went for the interview and accepted the job and left my other job sooner than expected.

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Denise Aday

MAY 8, 2013

So what’s that doing here, high up on FWD.us’ immigration reform agenda? That’s a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. This might provide a clue or two: Critics: High-Tech Visas Cheat U.S.

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On The Job

JULY 30, 2007

I was recently interviewed on a radio show and the subject of work/life balance came up. I’ve interviewed people about this subject for nearly 20 years, and the only thing I know is that I don’t want anyone telling me how to live my life and I figure the same holds true for everyone else. I was too focused on my work.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. Ensure that prior to the meeting you have received everything your boss will need, which may require follow up with meeting organizer. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? 6 Tips for Getting More Rest at Work 5 Tips for Giving a Great Video Interview Is ADHD Being Ignored in the Workplace?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I take the bus to work and I often see people getting on a busy bus and then going through their backpack or purse looking for their bus tickets and holding up the line. I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. no tickets.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact Why Downtime Leads to More Time Posted on 10/17/2012 // 2 Comments So it’s been over a week since I put anything up here, yet I’ve been putting many things up all over the Internet. I finished up some key projects. And man, did I ever get things done.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

I was at the cottage with a friend and she was cranky and started to get wound up about something to do with her husband. She had an agenda and was going to let him have it. By the end of the call her husband had caught her crankiness and it ended up with them both being angry. She had an agenda and was going to let him have it.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

If you’re afraid you’ll only be picking up dry cleaning all day, you can state what you are looking for by saying, “My background has been as an executive assistant, where 90% of my workload related to the office and 10% was personal business handling x, y, z.” This means when you show up for the interview you are courteous to everyone.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

Under Leader, click the leader option that suits your needs i.e. ……1 or --1 Click OK Type text you want i.e. Agenda as in example below. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

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On The Job

JULY 1, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 1, 2010 Is ADHD Being Ignored in the Workplace? Getting an agenda beforehand can make it easier to follow along. Eliminating distractions. July 2, 2010 12:12 PM Anita said.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 15, 2012

They are slow to respond/follow up," with their face in a scrunched up expression. It's not unusual that some people have hidden agendas and personal motives. It's not unusual that some people have hidden agendas and personal motives. And don't be surprised why people have hidden agendas and personal motives.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I think Tasks is one of Outlooks best-kept secrets, but it shouldnt be and is a great way to follow up on items. 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". 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

I tend to keep my scheduling sheets in chronological order and each morning I go through them to see if there is any action I need to take, i.e. follow up to ask for an agenda or see if I can start scheduling. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. 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. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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