Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2016

For example, you may like to talk about that trip that saw your Exec cross every continent and time zone – how did you manage it, what did you learn from such a difficult trip and what advice can you pass on to other assistants? Of course you can attend the event for free.

2016 100

2016 Travel ASAP Time Zones 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 30, 2014

Depending on where you are in the world, working on different time zones to your clients can be tricky but with plenty of planning and preparation in the lead up to your trip, your service needn’t be compromised. This may sound obvious but check time zones before you go to ensure you operate as you would from home.

Holidays 100

Holidays Time Zones Equipment Email 100

The Persistent Assistant

JANUARY 25, 2020

Other than class-based training and distance learning there is also online training means that you can now constantly upskill yourself in your own free time. If you cannot afford to go on courses you can spend your spare time reading blogs and forums relevant to your industry to keep your knowledge base current.

Time Zones 40

Time Zones Training Forms Phones 40

My EA Career

JULY 27, 2020

But when I’ve got a deadline to work to (say like delivering a two day training course) I am soooooo capable of getting stuff done! The Four Tendencies also feature when I’m training Executive Assistants. Her justification was that he was in a different time zone and it was day time for him there.

Time Zones 52

Time Zones 2020 Training Management 52

My EA Career

JULY 27, 2020

But when I’ve got a deadline to work to (say like delivering a two day training course) I am soooooo capable of getting stuff done! The Four Tendencies also feature when I’m training Executive Assistants. Her justification was that he was in a different time zone and it was day time for him there.

Time Zones 52

Time Zones 2020 Training Management 52

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

My iPad has an awesome case and keyboard made by Zagg (in red of course to match my business brand!). Many of clients travel for work and pleasure, crossing multiple time zones. Do high intensity cardio - it will help with jet lag, sleeping in a new time zone and oxygen replenishment. Got time for a spa massage?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2003 Lifestyle Dropbox 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Training & Development. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. Bring to your executive’s attention information requested from staff that you have not yet received.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

BMT Office Administration

APRIL 4, 2022

Deciding on the best course policy for your workplace can be tricky. Hybrid policies can also help you onboard and train employees more effectively. With COVID restrictions easing up and vaccines now readily available, many business owners are planning for the return to the office. Will everyone need to maintain the same work schedule?

Policies 98

Policies Telecommuting Collaborate Equipment 98

Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They just don’t want to get on that damn train or freeway or whatever it happens to be for an hour each way with a whole bunch of smelly people they don’t know and worry about it being on time and the stress that goes along with that. Maybe that’s the day we do training. Frank Cottle 00:15:58 ]: Right.

AT&T 246

AT&T Collaborate Environment Dropbox 246

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. All you need is to put some time aside and close your door, or put some earphones on, and plug into your computer and learn. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. Happy New Year to you as well.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

That will differ quite dramatically from what you need for a training session, interacting with a client or supplier, or for a videoconference with a colleague based on the other side of the globe. All these factors need to be considered so that the physical workspace represents and encourages the desired behaviours.

Collaborate 98

Collaborate Environment Stress Promotion 98

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

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!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I find the best time to think about what I need is when I have a nice quiet time to do that. 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. Being prepared doesnt have to be hectic, but can just be a good habit you get into.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

HA HA This assignment of course is a result of "Just say yes". I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

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. He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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 teach an Administrative Professional course at a business college in Winnipeg and I have a website for my classroom.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Of course the simple solution would be to have the same password for every aspect of your life, but nope that doesn’t work. Of course even if the system hadnt crashed, I would have needed to know my server and Outlook password so I could get into my sub-folder with all my passwords? But they refuse to help me out.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

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. I was mentioning to some colleagues that it was too bad she left as she could have been good with some encouragement.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones ASAP IAAP International 100

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. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

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 have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born. Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ).

Google 100

Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

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. How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. What I wasnt aware of was the many changes the family will have to make to their home to make it habitable for young Owen.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. For instance, I have folders for the Board of Directors, International, Personal and one for Work Information. But what about my boss?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International 100

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. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" " Is it that time of the year already? Or so I thought.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I was wondering what type of experience or training does one need to aquire to support a Board of Directors? 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. June 16, 2009 Ericasaid. This is a great post. How does one break into this field?

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

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. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. You have to be respectful of your neighbours.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

Each time I went to get my mail I would find my mail in the other Patricias slot or vice versa. Of course there were four Karens and three Bobs. Or if I was delivering mail to someone I had to stop, re-think and look for their first name. See what I mean? Which do you prefer, First Name, Last Name or Last Name, First Name?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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.

Fax 100

Fax Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Of course, sometimes this just isn’t possible. For example, if the Executive is in a location with a different time zone or headed into an early meeting or conference. Additionally, when you get in the habit of meeting on a regular basis, less time will be consumed in these meetings as you move forward.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Calendars Stress Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Many times I need to proof text and comment with my thoughts before he even looks at it. Of course my comments are limited because the subject matter is not my expertise, but he relies on my input and corrections to make the document look good. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100