Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. On the night of the awards Lynn reports she was sitting at a table with nine of her colleagues from HPTI including the Senior Vice-President. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ▼ January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

There was one particular group of orphan children that was brought to our attention by a Canadian news reporter. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ▼ April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ▼ January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ▼ January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100