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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 15, 2009
.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time.
Administrative Arts
JULY 19, 2010
I got this e-mail from Kelly: What is the business standard for the length of time to keep meeting minutes? You didn’t specify what type of minutes you need to keep. How long you retain meeting minutes will depend on the type of meetings you are referring to. 10 Tips for Effective Meeting Minutes.
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Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
I also have a quick check over my emails and calendar for the day, I do have a few meetings today that I also need to attend. It isn’t an urgent piece of work but it has been lurking around the bottom of my task list so it will be good to tick it off as complete and it will also give me something to do while the system is down.
Laughing all the Way to Work
AUGUST 10, 2010
I must admit that it helps that I learnt to use a computer on the old DOS system and shortcut keys were the only option, but even those who normally use a mouse can transition over quite easily. Ctrl + a - Selects the whole document. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 12, 2009
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. I love this system and at the end of each day I go through my folder and pull out what I need for the next day. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 17, 2008
Maintaining a good bring-forward system is important to have things ready when needed. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. Having a good filing system and keeping the file list up to date is something every assistant needs to be able to do.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 1, 2009
Now dont forget to put the correct year on your documents. Until you remember on your own what year you are in, this is a good back up system. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Minute taking made easier.
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