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Say Goodbye To Calendar Tetris And Say Hello To Strategic Calendar Planning

Melissa Peoples

Let's face it: As an Executive Assistant, sometimes calendar management can feel like a nightmare. But the truth is that there are keys to unlocking the power of a strategic calendar. Calendar management can be tough. There are endless variables that go into successful calendar management. Oh yes, we have all been there!

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Effective Committee meeting management

Practically Perfect PA

The saying goes that there are three requirements to make up an effective Committee – the right task, the right people and the right process. In most cases assistants will not be in a position to influence the tasks given to a Committee or the members that make up the group but they will have a huge influence over the process.

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Effective Committee meeting management

Practically Perfect PA

The saying goes that there are three requirements to make up an effective Committee – the right task, the right people and the right process. In most cases assistants will not be in a position to influence the tasks given to a Committee or the members that make up the group but they will have a huge influence over the process.

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e.

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10 E-mail Etiquette Pet Peeves and How to Handle Them

Office Dynamics

Pet peeve: Calendar invitations with attachments. People often send me calendar invites that include attachments. Quick fix: Send attachments in a separate email, not with your calendar notices. Bonus fix: Use a SharePoint* meeting site or shared drive for attachments. If it still makes you angry, repeat this process.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. 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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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

If I hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.