Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

And always checking up on you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Did you do this? Did you do that?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

At the end of it, I knew how to take minutes and could write about it. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I will not say I am the perfect minute taker, but it is something I now have confidence in doing. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. The next time a new challenge or opportunity comes up at work, pay attention to what you tell yourself -- are you being positive or negative? (Or Once you start doubting yourself, it is hard to bring yourself back up. They could see something in me, that I couldnt.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience. Take advantage of this time to learn as much as you can and ask, ask, ask.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

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. My battery power died half way through the meeting. Choose New.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

When an opportunity came up, I went for it. Working is something we all have to do, but when it loses our interest, it makes it pretty hard to get up in the morning and make the commute in. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. Job satisfaction is important.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

When he is away, it is very quiet and sometimes I just have to get up and walk around and visit someone or it feels like I am there by myself. I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Why not take the time to tidy up a bit. Make it a comfortable work area to free you up to do your job well. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. What about your work space?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I called them and thankfully they had space available on the date I needed and we were able to amend the contract, but imagine if I hadnt noticed and we showed up on the 7th? My last Board meeting I ordered lunch for 10, but I had 15 Board members in attendance. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

I can honestly say that even though it was a hard time to go through, I ended up getting a much better job and a better opportunity and can look back on it as a good learning experience. Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. The same can be said for employees.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. For paper things that I need to remember to follow up on, I put the letter or document in my Wait Bin (which is a tray for things I am waiting on). The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time.

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

However, every type of minutes will always serve the same purpose at a very high level and will always capture – who was there; what was said; and what the actions were. That needs to come from you and from your understanding of the business (which you should always be learning). This really is the only way you’ll learn.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 30, 2012

Do you have a moment of panic when you're asked to take meeting minutes? Do you worry that during a meeting you will be asked a parliamentary procedure question? Do you have trouble deciding what to record and what not to record in your minutes? Do you leave a meeting with pages of notes you can't decipher later?

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