Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 21, 2014

Conference calls are becoming a much more regular occurrence these days. Most of my executives participate in a conference call at least once a day if not more often. How do we make sure we organise a perfect conference call every time? Treat the conference call as you would a face-to-face meeting. Here are my top tips….

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes Have you ever been on a conference call and couldnt get a word in because there were so many people on the call and they were talking over each other? Does it seem like nothing is accomplished on conference calls? Lets grow together! Start on time and end on time.

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Allwork

APRIL 27, 2023

Rather than simply providing technical help or answering questions about mail forwarding, the staff at Colette will reportedly handle secretarial work like calling cars, document binding, food and beverage deliveries, and leading guests to meeting or conference rooms.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 24, 2013

This is a simple Word document download that you can customize to assist with your proposal. Customize this document to fit YOUR expected conference experience and be sure to follow up with your executive when you return at 30, 60 and possibly even 90 days after the event to show your continuous growth in the areas you targeted.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Names of professional conferences and events that have been brought to your attention while working at the company (for future networking possibilities). Take this attention to detail a step farther and have a friend also proofread the document. Contact information for future references. It’s also important to be honest.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

A good system is documentable, sharable, and repeatable. The best way to explain how to document your systems on paper is to show you. Reserve the conference room. Conference Room Logistics. Reserve the conference room. . Conference Room Logistics. 6. Reserve the conference room.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 17, 2017

I would imagine, although I might be wrong, that a document like this and even the Summit just isn’t on your radar. If anything the amount of online resources, blogs, PA clubs, networking groups, magazines, award ceremonies, conferences, associations and everything in between is growing! And I can understand why.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

It is a fascinating document and many of the suggestions are coming into fruition four years on. In fact, I am going to dedicate a whole session at next year’s Future Assistant conference to this very topic. It’s not just documents. So what do we mean by Assistants as information managers?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2017

As usual, we have a packed schedule for 2017, starting with the Assist Conference in February. Today I am writing about one of the key themes for this year’s conference – using your tool kits to add value within your organisation. Assist Conference 2017. I used to struggle with this during my career as an assistant.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Procedures are more than just documents; they are a roadmap for new hires, guiding them through the complexities of their new role and the company culture without constant supervision. The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2020

My Overall Meeting Action Plan template is a great tool to help you document this all out. City or suburban hotel, conference center or a resort perhaps? Next, you need to consider where to hold the meeting: What type of venue will work best to help you accomplish your goals and objectives?

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Allwork

MAY 19, 2022

Similar to a heat map, a vibe map documents usage patterns within a space — to model the activity and energy associated with various states of being throughout the workplace. As a part of the design process, we identify and emphasize movement, modes, and moments within a space.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

We knew if meetings were taking place because we saw them happening in physical conference rooms. When formality and documentation are the most important factors, send an email. While it might sound like overkill, consider documenting your standards—just for the sake of clarity and accountability.

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Allwork

MAY 2, 2023

Summary documents to customers. Mongo, consulting with a3, Greener Source, and the architect, surveyed and selected ancillary office furniture, including tables and chairs for conference and breakrooms, the lobby, and three soft-seating areas. This involves selling through a reseller whereby you receive the proceeds.

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Success

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If I want to write about an industry trend, the plane back from a conference is the perfect spot. You don’t need to go back and edit the document before you get into the flow of writing. Find somewhere you can set aside the daily stresses of running a company and write without distraction. Trust yourself as a leader and your team.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2024

The HAY Boa Table designed by Stefan Diez is a contemporary take on the conference table typology which showcases renewable bamboo construction aligned with net-zero emissions targets. HAY recently received the Nordic Swan Ecolabel for their Boa Table with linoleum tabletops.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 11, 2016

We have great networking opportunities for all of the delegates and we are adding a few creative details to make the conference fun and engaging. For those of you in this situation I have put together a business case document which will help you persuade your boss that you need to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events. The Assist Conference 2017.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I can earn them for participating in conferences and traditional training events, whether in person or virtually, but I can also earn them for the training I develop and deliver myself, as a trainer on this topic. Some people use a simple Word document or Excel spreadsheet. For example, I have the PMP certification.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 23, 2017

She recently spoke at the Assist Conference on our discretion panel and offered lots of advice on handling confidential matters. We all have so many documents coming our way every week that the secret to filing them efficiently is to keep it as simple as possible. Declutter to increase productivity.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

Whether you use OneNote , Evernote , or the default notes app that came with your phone, you’re just a few keystrokes away from documenting these important comments in a place where they won’t get misplaced or thrown out. What time is your executive’s flight to Cleveland for the big conference? When is that important meeting?

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Another crucial task is meeting organisation, including finding a venue, arranging refreshments and VC-conferences. Of course, I ensure that he has the correct information and all the relevant documents for his meetings. In a company I worked for previously, I handled official documents that had to be dealt with accurately and at once.

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

Your processes, standard operating procedures and policies should be clearly documented and accessible to those who need to use them. Process documentation tools. Once you’ve determined everything that needs to go into a process, it’s important to devise clear steps and document them. Document storage.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2016

On March 26 th I joined some of the PA community’s most motivated and inspiring representatives at the annual Assist conference, speaking in a case study slot on “Future proofing your career” One of the best ways to add value, progress, and drive change is by creating a handbook for assistants at your company.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 26, 2018

Attending a conference? Documents on the Go. If you’ve ever had someone request a document when you’ve been out of the office you are bound to appreciate a cloud storage app. Easily access and share documents on the go. Still dealing with paper documents in your office? Not to mention sharing on social media.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 19, 2016

Dave: Those are binders from our spring conference. Dave: That's our biggest conference of the year. How about filing it with other documents from the spring conference? I select a pile at random and here's what happened. Me: Dave, what's this pile? Me: Is there a reason you're keeping them?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

Cloud-Based File Storage: Tired of attaching documents to emails and relying on track changes to keep up with multiple people editing the same files? Business Card Scanning Apps: Anyone who’s ever attended a conference or networking event knows just how quickly all those business cards stack up.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 31, 2021

." Facebook's first metaverse effort is a virtual conference room service called Horizon Workrooms. The application allows users to meet in virtual reality conference rooms and collaborate on shared whiteboards or documents while still sitting at their own physical desks.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 16, 2023

Great examples include: How to Order Business Cards How to Order Office Supplies How to Setup a Webex or Zoom Conference Call How to Order Catering from a Local Restaurant On my sample digital portfolio site, I have example procedures on the writing page: [link] You can see an example of creating a procedures manual using OneNote.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. I would add that it is really worthwhile to look through the conference details and pick out the sessions that will really benefit your organisation. The list is endless.

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On The Job

MARCH 11, 2019

I once created a file called 'active useful documents' and then never looked in it again," Rubin writes. Beware of conference swag and freebies. (I don't need an immaculate garage to feel calm, thank you very much.) Here are some of her ideas: Never label anything "miscallaneous." "I Do you need more than one?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2015

This is something that we will be discussing during the Assist Conference. The Work / Life Balance of a Successful Assistant panel session is one of many fantastic sessions at the Assist Conference 2016. To book your place and find out more information please visit the Assist Conference website. Leave your work in the office.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

For simple notes, I like to use sticky notes on the frame of my monitor as placeholders until I have a chance to document the change; when the monitor gets too crowded, then I know I need to make time for an update. I highly recommend making the time and investment to attend at least one major professional conference each year.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 26, 2016

This webinar offers a special “sneak peek” at the topic Peggy will be presenting at the 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. The Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence discount code is VIP100 for those of you who register as a result of attending the webinar and you will receive a copy of Peggy’s book.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 15, 2024

Spaces for events, conferences, workshops, a library and a water-front café-restaurant are also a key requirement of the brief.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

By documenting your accomplishments as they occur, you’re creating a permanent record of everything you do, ensuring that nothing is forgotten. And if you consistently document your accomplishments all year, there’s no need to worry that you’re forgetting something important. A career isn’t just something that happens on its own.

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