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The Assistant Toolkit

Practically Perfect PA

We have so much to do and juggle over the course of one day that you don’t even think about the skills you use for all of the different tasks. Meeting Management including Board and Committee Meetings. Minute Taking. It can be really easy for assistants to neglect their tool kit. Email and Diary Management.

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Acting the part.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I didn't have much choice except to sink or swim and I dog paddled with all my might and stayed afloat and got better at it and recently was able to give a webinar on Taking Effective Meeting Minutes. Inside I didn’t have a clue, but they didn’t know that. Shortly after, I was asked to speak to an admin group of about 50 people.

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5 Things Every Meeting Management Guru Does

Melissa Peoples

Also, take time to share your own "pain points" concerning meeting management and get a clear understanding of what kind of structure and tools they use to ensure successful meetings. When you are required to juggle a lot of moving pieces, it is essential to avoid gathering agenda topics, content, deck versions, and minutes via email.

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you.

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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It's all in how you feel

Laughing all the Way to Work

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Of course you have to be prepared and know your stuff, but knowing you look good when you walk in the door will do wonders on how you present yourself. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. Minute Template I take my minutes on a laptop so prepare a minute template ahead of time. Then it is a simple matter of filling in the blanks on the day of the meeting. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

Agenda 100