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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

My next favorite was attending administrative conferences although there were not many offered in my day, mostly IAAP (then PSI) conferences. A great resource for this conversation is my Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership Guide as I mapped out the most common processes and best practices. My third was reading.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. IAAP is a group of assistants who get together and encourage each other in our jobs and careers. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. 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 23, 1 p.m.

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. 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

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

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 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

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 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. 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 Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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