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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

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Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

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If you have to answer the phone, deal with an email or attend to something for your boss, do so, as that is the nature of the admin job -- multi-tasking, but once you have done it, go right back to your to-do list, re-focus and continue what you were doing. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 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

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We did it Canada!

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CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank

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

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EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. The power of what some are capable of doing is just absolutely fascinating. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank Oh where or where is my password?

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

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I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. If I hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them.

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When your voicemail goes awry.

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They said it works with most phone services. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.