Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Since these types of events usually deal with the same things, i.e. booking conference rooms, catering, audiovisual, etc., you can use the same To-Do list as a precedent and update it with the new conference planning items for each event. I also found the To-Do list very helpful when arranging seminars or conferences.

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100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 27, 2018

For each meeting or event, I create what I call a meeting sheet. I put items in my calendar as a reminder, but the problem with calendar reminders is unless you know which day you put it on or what you named it, you can't easily find it. So I document that as well. Most everything I do revolves around meetings.

Filing 182

Filing Calendars 2018 Email 182

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2016

Some things that an EA can do to show leadership: chairing (or starting) an admin team planning for and organizing replacements when other administrative staff are away organizing educational events for the other administrative staff and/or teaching them succession planning to ensure someone will be able to take over when people leave It can include (..)

Learning 100

Learning Management UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

It was certainly an event that changed a lot of things in our world and I'm sure each of us can remember exactly where we were on that fateful day. It's hard to believe it was 10 years ago today that this tragedy happened. I heard one of the wives speak whose husband was a pilot on the second plane that crashed into the World Trade Centre.

Management 100

Management 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 2, 2018

As you go through the items, you will have questions about meetings he or she is attending, questions about events they may or not be attending, etc. I would suggest the following: If you have access to your boss's email Inbox, go through it as that will be a good place to start. Also check their Sent items in case the answer lies in there.

Phones 100

Phones Email UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2008

At many offices I have worked in I have noticed that many times when a seminar or event for staff is organized, the people who organized it don't show up. It puts a stamp of approval on the event. If you are a leader and are in a role of mentoring or supervising employees then you need to set the example and show up.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Management Learning UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 6, 2008

Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. What better candidate to take on that role as a career, than the assistant who regularly plans events from small meetings to large conferences.

Finance 100

Finance Medical Skills Legal 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

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 17, 2008

Marsha Johnson will be walking in a 3-day event in Tampa, Florida in October 2008 to raise money for a cure for breast cancer in memory of her friend, Cindy Craig, who died of breast cancer. She is going to walk 20 miles each day for a total of 60 miles. If you are interested in reading about it or sponsoring her, click here.

2008 100

2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2008

One dinner event I organized I must have been having a chocolate craving when I arranged the menu items. On the event evaluation 95% of the attendees suggested that next year we not have chocolate on the menu. I was not aware there were three main airports that he could fly to: JFK, LaGuardia and Newark International Airport.

Clothes 100

Clothes Travel International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 27, 2010

If the above link doesn't work, please go to the event website: [link] and you will be able to get it from there and also find out more about the conference. The webinar is offered free as it is a promotion piece they did before the main conference, which is in beautiful Australia in December that I unfortunately will not be attending.

Skills 100

Skills Promotion UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 26, 2011

I was suprised to learn that any person can commit harassment whether they are an employee, co-worker, contractor, supervisor or part of management and that the workplace includes meetings off site, social events and social media such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Legal Social Media Policies 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 15, 2011

I have also been planning a large dinner, board meeting and another event along with my other regular jobs. I have been super busy at work. One position was vacant for a few months so I've been providing EA assistance to two executives.

Stress 100

Stress UPS Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

For instance I really like organizing things and have a little jump to my step whenever I start the planning process for an event. Over the years you start to see what things about your job spark the most interest. I also enjoy training and passing on information. I also like creating job manuals.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Salary Resume Training 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

MARCH 5, 2011

For larger projects such as transcribing minutes or planning an event or other such things, it is a good idea to block time in your calendar so you can set aside a time to concentrate. Try not to get distracted or you will end up scrambling to catch up.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Filing Calendars Management 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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 25, 2007

1 Our office thought it was important enough that they organized an event for the assistants and invited a clothing consultant to speak on proper business wear, buying clothing on a budget and tips for office makeup, accessories and hairstyles. The simple fact is that in and out of the business world, people are judged on their wardrobe.

Attire 100

Attire Clothes 2007 Budget 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 19, 2008

Plan a companywide event to recognize all administrative staff. -- Encourage networking opportunities. Express gratitude for your assistant's contributions and achievements in person or with a handwritten note. -- Do lunch.

Gifts 100

Gifts Networking Goals Management 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2012

Act Professionally Maintain a professional demeanor, even during social events at the workplace, like the annual Christmas party. Don't expect personal favors or a promotion due to your relationship with a coworker or boss. If a coworker has to criticize work, don't take it personally.

IAAP 100

IAAP Agencies Environment Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2007

We are part of the global community and it is great to see offices playing a role in helping when there is a need Run, Walk or Cycle for the Cure We can be involved by sponsoring our co-workers in these events or participating ourselves Locally One office I worked for was involved in a local Habitat for Humanity build.

Payroll 100

Payroll 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 11, 2008

Do fill out a form for your replacement with any information they might need, computer passwords, upcoming events they will have to handle in your absence etc. Don't change the computer settings or the workspace of the assistant you are replacing.

Holidays 100

Holidays Ergonomics 2008 Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

The other night I went to a fundraising event that IAAP [1] were participating in for our local childrens' hospital called Trees of Hope. Even though winter is not my favourite season, I have to admit it was very beautiful and peaceful looking when I looked out this morning with all that fluffly snow that had fallen.

IAAP 100

IAAP Administrative Professionals Filing Health 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 26, 2007

Do fill out a form for your replacement with any information she might need, computer passwords, upcoming events she will have to handle in your absence etc. Do's and Don'ts for the Assistant and Floater Assistant: Do meet with the floater assistant before you leave on vacation.

Filing 100

Filing Holidays Email Forms 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 4, 2012

You can be the best there is as an organizer, event planner or trainer, but if you don't come across as friendly or approachable, you will not be successful. I was at a course recently for new supervisors and they recommended smiling on the phone.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Phones Calendars Skills 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 11, 2008

The Toronto Star reported that as filmmakers were re-enacting events about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, documents were strewn on downtown streets as “fake garbage”. In Canada document disposal came to the attention of Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner in the filming of a mini-series in Toronto.

Medical 100

Medical IAAP 2005 Legal 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. Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four.

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 6, 2008

After losing information on my computer too many times, I have learned to save my documents regularly; After putting an original document in the locked confidential storage bin and keeping the one I meant to throw out, I learned to look carefully before I dispose of documents; After booking my boss at a hotel that was clear across town from the airport (..)

Learning 100

Learning Filing Travel UPS 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. An organized person thinks everyone knows how to arrange things, but that is not the case. You cannot believe how hectic it is when it isnt."

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009 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.

Networking 100

Networking Time Zones IAAP International 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. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. They said it works with most phone services.

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. I also had a reception and dinner to attend that night at 6.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 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. I have found in some work environments there is a real distinction between executives and staff. 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

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 18, 2009

I was the keynote speaker at a professional event and had to speak for 45 minutes. I spoke for the first time to a group of about 40 administrative professionals at a local hospital on Administrative Professionals Day. had spoken to a group of teen girls at a camp once and I did speak at my daughter's shower, but this was different.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Confidence Learning UPS 100