Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

However, one of the best ways to approach forming questions is to ask yourself, "Is this the best fit for me?" The reason why I ask is because I am proficient in Word and Powerpoint, but I have the most experience with Excel and really enjoy doing spreadsheets and formulas. You can find a trove of them. Will I be using Excel a lot?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier.

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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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? This is a must-have resource. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? This is an important thing to know. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

If there are forms that need to filled in and it has a due date in June, I put those forms in the June folder with a bf date on it for a week before it is due. I create a corresponding Task reminder and write something like this: WAITBIN need to prepare form for production by March 23rd. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. For instance, I am horrible at collating.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. If possible, train your boss to cc you whenever something needs to be handled and clue you in on conversations so you have somewhat of an idea of what is going on. You ask a very good question!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. If you are sending the letter by regular mail, courier or registered mail, make sure you have the proper postage, courier slips or forms filled out. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

All important information, but I knew I couldnt possibly retain much of what I was looking at in one sitting so I started to cheat and flip through a few tabs because I had to sign a form that I read the manual. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Food, food and more food If your event requires food the venue will send you a banqet event form and you will need to estimate the amount of food you need. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Highlight that date as well and put it in your Tasks with a reminder to get back to them with final numbers. Dealing in real time.

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

Create an Exceptional Job Description Once you’ve analyzed the situation and know whether to spend time and effort providing further training and support to your current EA, replace the current EA or hire a Chief of Staff, the next crucial step is to ensure you create an exceptional job description.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

If you are hoping to learn more about advertising campaigns, market research, brand management, etc because your boss needs help with research, powerpoint decks, graphic design, but you are too busy and they give it to someone else then what you really may be hoping for is an entry level job in whatever specialty it is that you like.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Having procedures in any form is better than having no documented procedures at all. Word, OneNote, or PowerPoint : For audio recording tools. Interactive tutorials, simulations, and hands-on training are most effective. In the world of process improvement, documented procedures help facilitate operational efficiency.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Obtaining funds from work to complete training in the current environment is difficult. Yes, Outlook Training and Training in Supporting a University Committee. To be effective in any position you need to be on the forefront of technology and systems use so I have attended many training courses for software and technology.

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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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. Minute taking made easier.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

AUGUST 1, 2011

Lots of sales training material will inform you that “staying in touch” and “several points of contact” is what’s required to close deals. In some cases, this is doable through a killer powerpoint presentation. The idea is, if you bite the ankle of an antelope and hold on like a vice grip… eventually you’ll get a meal.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

AUGUST 1, 2011

Lots of sales training material will inform you that “staying in touch” and “several points of contact” is what’s required to close deals. In some cases, this is doable through a killer powerpoint presentation. The idea is, if you bite the ankle of an antelope and hold on like a vice grip… eventually you’ll get a meal.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 12, 2010

If you have events, use the Events app If you do videos , use the Video app Adding an opt-in form for an e-newsletter or blog subscription (or whatever): Use the Static HTML app Techniques to use images throughout to create that visual punch: Images, images, images. Put an opt-in signup form on the Facebook page. Think banner ads.

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Allwork

APRIL 22, 2024

Is that a leadership principle, or is that a management principle, or is that a form of threat? Frank Cottle [ 00:07:59 ]: So my desire is to, and maybe my form of leadership is to always be learning and always be a student and be willing to be a student. Frank Cottle [ 00:05:19 ]: So that’s a classic carrot and stick though.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

I wrote The Deeper Meditation Training Course first, then the audio course came out later. Marketing material is stripped of sales language, and the info becomes a blog post, which becomes a podcast, which becomes the soundtrack to a video made from PowerPoint slides which becomes a YouTube video which becomes content for the website.

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