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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

Professional Assistant Blog

Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database. People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. They are there to help, since they are managing you.

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Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies

Professional Assistant Blog

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients. You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

(New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

(New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010!

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Admit your mistakes and try to learn from them. When I told my boss he said it must be my grandsons version of the 12 step program. ► February (5) We did it Canada!