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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

We get to know all our attendees and form long-lasting relationships. You can get the designations that Brenda mentioned from IAAP which are the CAP and OM. My CAP-OM (through IAAP) has really helped me in my career and in my personal growth. IAAP certification [link] (Shared by Karen). The classes are held in Las Vegas.

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Balancing Professionalism and Friendship in the Office: Guest Blog by Elaine Hirsch

Laughing all the Way to Work

We aren't in the same office anymore, but we now meet monthly to go to our local chapter's IAAP dinner meeting and then spend the drive home catching up on what each of us is up to. Workplace friendships offer many advantages to employees and with the appropriate boundaries, they can help foster a positive workplace environment.

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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." Point being. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

Laughing all the Way to Work

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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It's Lonely in the Corner Office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. There are advantages and disadvantages to either working environment, but I am looking forward to moving to our new open workspace and getting to know my neighbours.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

For my readers from other countries, you will note there is a section for foreign dignitaries and if you click on that it will give you the proper form to address just about anyone in the world. This is a must-have resource. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. 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