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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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12 Days of Christmas Webinar: The Organized Admin with Julie Perrine

Office Dynamics

To Do Lists – Task Management. Meetings/Events. Travel Planning. There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Travel Planning. Event/Meeting Planning. Project Management. Her system for email management is outstanding.

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Some emails are obviously junk.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Travel planning. Meeting and event planning. Project management. Meeting Agenda. Meeting Invitations. Meeting Catering.

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Are you getting attendees to your meetings?

Practically Perfect PA

Considering how many meetings assistants are asked to organise it is important that we manage our meetings effectively and we have everyone there that is supposed to be there. Here are a few tips which will help you get attendees to your meetings. Plan the meeting in advance. We’ve all been there.

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Under a Bushel

Office Dynamics

While the opportunity to shine while fulfilling these duties is undeniable, it is an uncomfortable reality that speaking up to actually request proper compensation for this extra work seems almost disloyal, and at the very least, can bring an unwanted spotlight onto us, our positions, or our managers. Tags: Career Management.

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Under a Bushel

Office Dynamics

While the opportunity to shine while fulfilling these duties is undeniable, it is an uncomfortable reality that speaking up to actually request proper compensation for this extra work seems almost disloyal, and at the very least, can bring an unwanted spotlight onto us, our positions, or our managers. When does pitching-in become martyrdom?”.