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Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 15, 2008
One of my co-workers told me that I was already using "we" and "us" when referring to my new employer. My mind is already planning the next Board meeting and how I will organize my desk and the filing at the new place. Meetings - Are you in the middle of planning a meeting? Sometimes it has been hard.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 19, 2009
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. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 20, 2010
In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
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. Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2009
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. Point being. For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 12, 2009
Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. I usually put a sticky note on it for that as well. I hope you find it helpful.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 5, 2009
I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. 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. GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS. We are not an island.
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