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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. He has a unique way of walking.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

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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? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. Once you have those details you can start the scheduling process to find a convenient time for everyone.

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New Hire Overload

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This checklist was given to the new hire and to each administrator as their guide to help them through the process and the hiring supervisor would schedule an appointment during the first week on the job with each of the administrators. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Dealing in real time.

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Frustration Busters!

Laughing all the Way to Work

It worked and through explaining the process to her I added a column at the end of the table in Word by tabbing over, which automatically creates a new row. All this time she had been right clicking and choosing Insert row each time she needed another row. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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Is it that time of the year already?

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Is the appraisal/performance evaluation the time to ask for a raise? I think that during the process of your performance appraisal it would be a good time to bring it up, but I never have. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time.

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

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The first day of each month, I go through the monthly folder and sort the items into the appropriate numbered file to be processed through the course of the new month. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. Thats great!