Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 3, 2012

I am usually running all over the country speaking, training, and doing book signings. So of course, this is a poignant time for me but more importantly I want to remind you of the gift of life. Now, for my important message and words of wisdom for the holidays. This is the time of year I finally get to slow down and breathe.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 30, 2014

Below are some tips which I followed recently whilst on holiday over Christmas in Melbourne, Australia: Out of courtesy, let your clients know you will be out of the country and emphasise that the service you provide will continue to operate as normal. you might be able to work abroad but can your laptop?

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Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Whether you’re looking for a holiday gift, a birthday gift, or just something special to show your love and appreciation, we’ve got you covered. What’s great about these online courses is that they can be taken remotely, from anywhere in the world — perfect for a location-independent professional. Calendly subscription .

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Success

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Being without sight has its limitations, of course, but he says, “I adapted to it so well and so quickly that I genuinely feel like I am supposed to be blind.” For one thing, even if we were doing the art fairs and holiday sales and stuff like that, it was a small, local customer base. And now, we sell nationally.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 28, 2019

This holiday was created by the president of the National Secretaries Association – Mary Barrett – in the late 1940s and early 1950s. In 1981, the day was changed from Secretaries Day to Administrative Professionals Day to incorporate not only secretaries into the holiday but a myriad of professional and administrative assistants.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 2, 2018

In the spirit of the holiday, I’ve been thinking a lot about independence and how it relates to work. Of course, there is a delicate balance in all of this. If you’re interested in advancing your career and exploring the concepts of self-management in more detail, be sure to join this month’s free webinar training.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 2, 2018

Over the past decade, I’ve watched as this once obscure holiday has morphed into an entire month devoted to acknowledging and appreciating the unsung heroes of the workplace. Of course, even as things change, much still stays the same. Back then, Administrative Professionals Day was not on my radar at all. Date: Wednesday, April 11.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2023

Empathy training for managers can facilitate the conversations needed to draw out these insights and gain a holistic understanding of your company’s sub-cultures. Of course, there are non-negotiables of culture that also require nuanced understanding.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2016

Over the course of the two day show there are plenty of activities for attendees. The exhibition itself is spread across 5 floors and an outside terrace, the seminar programme is great for busy assistants with lots of bite-size training on top new restaurants, hot venues and social media for events.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 4, 2014

Over the course of the two day show there are plenty of activities for attendees. All you have to do is tell your boss you want to take a day out of the office to meet with potential suppliers but also attend FREE training sessions. In fact, they will have a whole lot to gain. .

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Service Untitled

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The National Retail Federation estimates the average jolly holiday shopper will conservatively spend $750 for family and friends this season. Of course that includes gifts, decorations, and greeting cards which we all like to share as the joys of the season take over our common sense.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. Microaffirmation #3: Acknowledge important religious and cultural holidays and life milestones. Keep an eye out for key moments that might be important in someone’s life, and recognize them.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Our office is gearing up for a holiday break and we hope that you are doing the same! Are you planning on diving into an online learning course that you can study at your own pace? Are you planning on diving into an online learning course that you can study at your own pace? What are your goals?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 16, 2014

You might need them to help you if you have any issues during the course of the trip. On a long haul flight or train journey don’t let the conversation move on to your personal life. Don’t think for one second you are holiday. On the flight or during the course of the trip. Do take your lead from the boss.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

Here are a few other excuses I’ve come across over the years that companies use not to train their support staff: You do not have a qualification to maintain so we won’t support your training. If you would like to improve your time keeping skills could you go along to a training course run internally by your company?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Of course, the greatest selection for choice happens early on, before the best has been picked over or is gone completely. That sounds SO FAR AWAY when we’re thinking about entertaining, holiday shopping and year-end activities. This high-quality, high-results training wins rave reviews and many, many return attendees annually.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Of course, the greatest selection for choice happens early on, before the best has been picked over or is gone completely. That sounds SO FAR AWAY when we’re thinking about entertaining, holiday shopping and year-end activities. This high-quality, high-results training wins rave reviews and many, many return attendees annually.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2012

During this year’s event the powers that be put on a PA day which along with the exhibition including specific training sessions for PAs. Although I have already attended a training course on Financial Crime through work I thought I’d refresh my memory and go along to a session on the Bribery Act and how it specifically affects Assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Did you manage to get a holiday this year? Do you attend many other training courses? Have you seen many changes in the profession since you started as an assistant? What are the most challenging aspects of the role for you? Where did you go? Do you read many assistant blogs or publications? Can you recommend any?

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2018

This is a group that has traditionally been so overlooked and under-appreciated, the corporate world now has an annual holiday dedicated to acknowledging them–Admin Appreciation Day, which just took place in April. One of the most common complaints I hear from admins is that they aren’t respected at work.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Their holiday must be perfect. The groom had mentioned that he was preparing for a marathon, so we arranged for the country’s leading sports scientist and long-distance runner to plot bespoke training routes across the Kalahari Desert. That is why I suggest you get to know Brown + Hudson.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Yes we can spend 3 hours in the Indian Embassy waiting for your Visa while answering emails, coordinating the office party and finishing that presentation and of course we will pick up your dry cleaning and a coffee on the way back into the office. Super Human Speed. Filed under: Skills.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

According to online surveys, over 80 percent of customers now give Sears poor customer service grades citing reasons of inept management, unreliable products, poor customer service, and a profound lack of employee training. Experts say get rid of the women’s clothes and jewelry and stock up on Lands End merchandise which appeals to men.

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Service Untitled

JANUARY 23, 2012

In part one of this four part interview, Rob talks about what he does at Zappos, how the company handles operating 24/7, what the training process is like for Zappos employees, and how the company makes the most out of cross-training its employees. The training, some training happens at night. Service Untitled: Okay.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 2, 2024

Over the course of the year these changes will affect area such as pay and leave, flexible working, sexual harassment and working patterns. Holiday entitlement for these workers will accrue at the rate of 12.07 Holiday entitlement for these workers will accrue at the rate of 12.07

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

We really dont have an excuse because it is becoming increasingly easy to take courses online. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. One question I have about this entry is where do you find online courses. I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days. Excellent material!

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 2, 2012

It’s no coincidence that National Customer Service Week is celebrated this late on the calendar; it’s the unofficial launch of the biggest shopping experience of the year as the holiday season closes in and shoppers start counting down the days to family and friend celebrations.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. Be aware and mindful to ask insightful questions now over the course of many months. Don't forget about official, company, school, and religious holidays. Here are some examples.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. Of course if you are not licensed to do a particular job, or qualified, then you should not do it. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

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. (Or Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JANUARY 18, 2011

Not just in holidays and spare time - but also doing meaningful work, in your own way. Of course you want a nice place to live, but you’re not so worried about a bigger car than the guy next door. And if you’re doing something you hate for a living, it doesn’t matter how big your salary is, or how much holiday you get.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine. Again, when I worked at the RCMP, I went on a training course for a machine to do criminal record checks. Of course I had to tell everyone at the office. * Needless to say -- it worked!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

HA HA This assignment of course is a result of "Just say yes". Now I am off for a weeks holiday at the cottage with my daughter and grandson. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Excellent material!

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Productivityist

MARCH 12, 2018

Thursday: Training. I’ve reserved Thursday for training – meaning training others and myself in new skills – for as long as I can remember, and I have some standing coaching appointments on Thursday as well. This Horizontal Theme gives me time spread out over the course of the week for certain types of tasks.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The holidays are coming. I trained people to take advantage of me – and they did. Would you be able to widen your service offerings with some training? You know it. I know it. I see Christmas lights going up faster that lightning strikes, and people have started asking me, “Bought your kids any gifts yet?”. Buy for yourself?

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