Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

If you set up a rule on your outlook to move all of your LinkedIn emails into a separate folder you can look read through these at your own convenience without clogging up your inbox. If you are going to any training, conference or networking working events mention this to your network to see if you can connect in real life.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Social Media Agencies IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

There is a team behind the amazing conference event. My next favorite was attending administrative conferences although there were not many offered in my day, mostly IAAP (then PSI) conferences. Daily huddles are to be done in person or via the phone (not text or email). I also learn by doing not just reading or watching.

Mentoring 189

Mentoring Skills Learning IAAP 189

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. I had an event for November 7th and the contract was signed, sealed and delivered, but then I noticed the hotel had put the wrong date on the contract. What are the dates you can cancel by?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

If someone puts in a "birthday" or a "pick up the dry cleaning" reminder in their calendar as an all-day event, to those who are using the Scheduler, it will look like the person is busy for the day and in reality they may have the day open. We also have a staff calendar at work and use the all day events the same way.

Calendars 100

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010 100

The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

These events can cause undue stress because the pressure is on for the event to be as successful, the gift to be appreciated, or even for you to have some quality relaxation time. Form a committee, then within the committee form subcommittees for activities throughout the event. Use your days off during the holidays to relax.

Holidays 100

Holidays Stress Gifts Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. The one good thing about speaking at an event where nobody knows me is, they have no idea whether my hair is supposed to be this dark. Some good advice to pass along: Never colour your hair the night before an event.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I have seen some contracts for event planners and it seems like a lucrative career to get into. I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. Now I am glad I stayed in this career because I can do all these things. Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I They said it works with most phone services. Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

By using the template I was able to accomplish everything with enough time to change, touch up my make up and hair and then off to the next event. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized? He then proceeded to tell me about a previous event he was at where there was no organization. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 19, 2010

Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1.

Filing 100

Filing IAAP 2010 Fax 100

The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 25, 2010

Essentially we will spend more time at work than with our families and even when we are not physically at work, we are still there mentally because we bring work home – discussing the work days events (good or bad, but mostly bad), bringing work home, or allowing ourselves to be accessible or on call even after standard work hours.

2010 100

2010 Filing IAAP Fax 100

The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

I tend to book for these events the moment the announcement comes out. The best remedy I have found that helps me remember items for conferences and meetings is an "events checklist." Forgetting hotel arrangements, especially for these large annual meetings, isn't an everyday occurrence for me.

2010 100

2010 Filing Gifts IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. Give, receive and record contact information. Give before you get. Excellent material!

Networking 100

Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Just as you are prepared for meetings, events, etc. 100 pts Dealing with a reprimand is a very unpleasant event. Performance reviews or evaluations are conducted for the sole purpose of letting us know what areas we need to improve or develop our skills. as professionals, we need to be prepared for the performance review.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100

The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Think Positive The ability to think positively about work or personal life events can be tough when there are obstacles that attempt to block our goals. Of course, they can be altered as the need arises, but putting goals in writing and a thought out plan of how to reach them will solidify what is trying to be accomplished.

Filing 100

Filing IAAP 2009 Goals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Making a List, Checking it Twice The Board meeting I am preparing for is a two-day event and I dont want to forget anything that I need to do leading up to it, or anything that I need on the day of. Im sure my assistant must think I am the Checklist and To-Do List Queen. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 7, 2010

In the event your system crashes or you get some terrible virus, you will be able to access documents and work on another computer while IT restores your data. My suggestion would be to backup your documents, electronic files, spreadsheets, etc. on a thumb drive that has sufficient memory; some people burn CDs of their files.

Filing 100

Filing Administrative Professionals 2010 IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently. Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

when there is some function or event at the office, because it is not always assumed. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I It is almost palpable. Often, I have heard co-workers ask, "Are staff included?"when

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP International 100

The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 17, 2010

At more informal events, the water glass will be already filled so the guesswork is eliminated – remember it is always on your right! Directly below that you will find the white wine glass, which will be smaller. At the top right, you will find a champagne glass. Your water glass is on the bottom right.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Filing 2010 IAAP 100