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How to remember those random requests

Practically Perfect PA

Now, the glamorous references are not something I am used to hearing but the endless stream of random requests is! Similarly I have a large A4 desk pad next to my keyboard for any quick notes I need to make, things to remember (like phone numbers for instance), and tasks people give me at my desk. Am I reaching for the stars here?

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Help Desk

Practically Perfect PA

I keep one good pen, preferably a fountain pen, for signing documents and a red pen for ticking things off my to-do list. Calendar – For quick reference I have a one sheet per day calendar block on my desk. The phone should be on the desk as near to your keyboard and computer screen as possible.

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Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. She said it would be the same instructions for a table or a document in Word. These are instructions for Word 2003. "I

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How I Organize My Mac

Productivityist

Below you’ll see a portion of my Documents folder, listing all the folders I’ve prefaced with the word “Posts” so that I can immediately know what’s in them. By appending certain letters in front of file names (like “VME” for this weblog), Hazel knows to put what documents into what folder. I use plenty of folders. I like folders.

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19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Don't Want To.

Stephanie LH Calahan

I create folders for @action, @waiting for, and then reference folders by subject. Process email out of your in-box and into an action/follow-up system or reference folder and you'll manage your email instead of it managing you. On a daily basis, I make liberal use of the following two keyboard keys: 1. Act on the e-mail.

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The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

For example, if all you need is a place to store contact information and keep your calendar, that is much different than a system that can prompt you for different types of follow up, keep templates, etc. For example, techno-phobes shouldn't force themselves to use a computerized calendar if they are more comfortable with a paper planner.

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name]. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Speak to your IT Department. 411 Look Up 411.ca