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Where do assistants draw the line?

Practically Perfect PA

For me I know I can work pretty much flat out for about three months but then I need to have a holiday otherwise I can get run down and just a bit grumpy. And we are even more available if we have laptops and business phones. I don’t want to be checking my phone, or answering emails when I am in their company.

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Maximising your productivity and dealing with interruptions

Practically Perfect PA

It detailed all of the department’s procedures including a large section on administration, such as holiday requests and ordering meeting rooms. Can they get the information themselves or is that you struggle to be assertive with lazy colleagues – can you say ‘no’ more often? Implement an Executive Voicemail system.

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Minimising Interruptions

Practically Perfect PA

It detailed all of the department’s procedures including a large section on administration, such as holiday requests and ordering meeting rooms. Can they get the information themselves or is that you struggle to be assertive with lazy colleagues – can you say ‘no’ more often? Ensure you have everything at your finger tips.

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How to Say 'No' at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively. When it isn’t, explain the impact changing your schedule carries for other assignments. That explanation encourages better planning the next time. Set aside time for yourself Set the first two hours of your day for yourself.

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Something to think about. Excellent material!