Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 25, 2014

I particularly liked her parent’s suggestion of taking a typing class so that Lynn ‘had something to fall back on’ Speaking to assistants a generation or two older than mine I get the sense that some of them took secretarial courses as something to fall back on. Shorthand / Stenography.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

I was fortunate to work with some amazing managers and executives who were happy to mentor me about business and how to be a business partner. Of course, I must do that for the work I do. Of course, I love my iPad (newer, bigger, lightweight screen with the keyboard by Apple); loving my AirPods (no wires!);

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

But the most important part of the question is not “how” but “why”. That’s a key point and a very important question for every blogger who had been wrecked more than one keyboard writing. They are enjoyable, of course, but it’s kinda difficult to make a living out of them. Online Courses This is something I haven’t done yet.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. Over the past year, I have learned how to present and deliver engaging webinars and it has made a tremendous difference in growing my audience. Example : I am currently working to launch my first online course.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. They can slot you into courses, either online or live classrooms that are happening tomorrow or later on.

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 19, 2010

Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact How To Create A Blog Posts Ideas Incubator by dragos on April 20, 2010 · 15 comments in Blogging Tweet One of the most popular blog posts I ever wrote is 100 Ways to Improve Your Blog.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

Many writers hit the keyboard for set periods of time. Often that’s enough for me to know how to structure a piece. National Book Award winner and New York Times essayist Richard Powers claims he hasn’t touched a keyboard in years, not even to write an email. Get out of your own way, and you too can “gush.”

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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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 18, 2008

Of course these tips are general ones and some meetings require more specific preparation, but they should be a help and a guide to you. If the Chair says this is not for the minutes you need to take your hands off the keyboard so the meeting participants know it is not being recorded.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Of course, the reason could have been that I was up all night with a sick child or wasnt feeling well myself or I just had an argument with my spouse and was still stewing about it. I now have to do another presentation on Monday, but this time with my new knowledge on how to do it better. Thanks Anonymous for sharing. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. * Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Success

JANUARY 22, 2023

The idea wasn’t to simply learn how to make IBM more attractive to minority talent. It’s not only about what happens internally, how to build good teams , but also about how you relate with clients.” Of course, they were also a fountain of new ideas. The idea was also to explore ways to expand the company’s customer base.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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". Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Of course there will come a time when questions about certain things will not have to be asked as it is hoped the new hire will catch on to the office procedures and their initiative will kick in and they will take on these tasks on their own, but in the beginning please ask. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Sometimes I say to them, "Just give me a hint, how many digits are there in the password, then I will know which one I used?" Of course the simple solution would be to have the same password for every aspect of your life, but nope that doesn’t work. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Of course that usually doesnt happen at work so I take about an hour of my home time, but it is well worth it the next day. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I find the best time to think about what I need is when I have a nice quiet time to do that. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 8, 2012

You can get it for the Mac , the iPad , or the iPhone, and each experience is a little different on one platform than on the next ( by design, of course ). It syncs via Bluetooth and with my tiny fingers the keyboard actually works rather well (again, I’m using one of the original designs ).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

The little messages we send ourselves each day can have an impact on what we think about ourselves and how we perform in our jobs. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

I was happy just to know how to use the computer. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I shied away from it however.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

They seemed surprised that I didnt know she had an alcohol problem because they told me you could smell the booze off her every day, but of course I hadnt noticed. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I was mentioning to some colleagues that it was too bad she left as she could have been good with some encouragement.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Of course we know that people like this are not the Queen and their self-importance is only from themselves, but they can sure make your life miserable while you are in their kingdom. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Take for instance on my first day in my new job, these were the acronyms that were being tossed about in conversations at a meeting where I was taking minutes: DOCAS, DRE, LHINS, NAGWD, OCRI and DAC to name a few and these of course are all pronounced as words. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

I am planning a local fundraiser to help the family with the costs on November 15th, but of course it will be in Ottawa, Canada and I know most of you are elsewhere. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. What about your work space? Is it neat and tidy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2009

If you have to P.S. this far you have missed the point of the P.S. * POSTSCRIPT TO MY POSTSCRIPT ARTICLE My boss read my blogpost and pointed out to me that he thought the correct way to write the post script is: PS or PPS Of course, he sent me a link to prove his point. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Good stuff.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

Of course there were four Karens and three Bobs. This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. I was on another site recently and someone wanted to know how to globally change the way their contact cards were ordered. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. See what I mean?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I liked that. Now I have to do it myself.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

Of course what works for me will probably not apply to you so you need to set up folders that apply to your working situation, but the fewer the better. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. For instance, I have folders for the Board of Directors, International, Personal and one for Work Information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

It is usually a business I am interested in and I want to know when new courses or products are offered. I still get some flyers by regular mail and I do still appreciate them when it is a menu from a fast-food restaurant, money-back coupons or notices of courses in my area, but otherwise I throw them in the recycle bin.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Of course if you are not licensed to do a particular job, or qualified, then you should not do it. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Good point Sabrina. I was thinking more of administrative duties and stretching yourself and being available when something is asked of you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The switchboard can get so busy at times that its just not possible to introduce every call that comes through (except, of course, for those calling for the big bosses). Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. RE: #5 - As a "receptionist" myself, I feel a need to defend our not always letting you know who is calling.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course if you know in the probationary period that this is just not the right fit for you, better to get out rather than being in a job you hate. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. She advised that I should stay at least one year in any job I was in. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Sit down dinners Of course if it is a sit down dinner you have to order for the number of guests you have. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. He suggested four so I went with three for everyone and for some appetizers only two and it was more than enough. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 18, 2009

The members of my team of course didnt want to even be near me because of the germs I was spreading and I not only felt sick, but understandably rejected by my co-workers. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Or so I thought. Finally, my boss announced that they were taking a vote and were voting me off the island.

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Until recently, I never really took this seriously, but then one of the people I met on Facebook (it all started with a polite and standard: “thank you for your blog” message) offered to proof-read some of my blog posts, if I would agree, of course. I agreed and we started to “work” together. Well, I dont.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

There are courses on minute taking and Board governance, but also you can learn alot by reading books and asking others who are in this field. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Experience helps as you really need to know your stuff. It is interesting work. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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