Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The keyboard should usually be at a low height, near the height of your elbows and the mouse should be right next to the keyboard. Try different keyboards and mice – there are many designs on the market. Position the monitor so the top is about at the level of your eyes and it is straight in front of you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 29, 2017

In case you missed it, it’s a contest to win a PDF copy of my book, 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized. That’s because you have a clear view of the entire day and have allowed time for boulder management as well; this is contingency time and it’s an important part of your time budget.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 24, 2014

Whether you are an executive, manager, or team member, you can have an impact on the stress level of your co-workers by using technology and other techniques. Here are three ways to do this every day of the week: Keep your workspace clean and organized. Creating a stress free environment for you and your team can pay off big time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

I was fortunate to work with some amazing managers and executives who were happy to mentor me about business and how to be a business partner. The organizations I work with and the executives I interact with at large organizations are dealing with change minute by minute and their support staff needs to move fast.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 30, 2008

As an administrative assistant I manage my boss's practice so he can do his job. I draft letters, schedule his time, set reminders for deadlines, bring forward items, make travel arrangements, make some business decisions, arrange conferences, manage client relations and some bookkeeping. Are we ready?

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Allwork

JUNE 23, 2022

Since its inception, Fleishmann has scaled Arthur up to 50 employees internationally and has seen the platform adopted by renowned organizations around the world, such as the United Nations and Societe Generale. The people, especially management, top management, want people back. Change management. About this episode.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you have too many applications open on your computer? I close all of them by either clicking on the "X" at the top-right corner or pressing ALT-F4 (keyboard shortcut to remember - can be very useful). Whats next?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity Y ou receive an e-mail from your manager. Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Thanks to Chris Diamond of Time Management For Business Owners | Double Time Today. There is no “one way” to manage your online positioning using social media. Social media has played a key role in communicating the services my business offers as a Professional Organizer. Social media site (you are introducing yourself) 2.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 30, 2012

CEOs like Apple’s Steve Jobs and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos have even been photographed at desks that didn’t exactly display a model of organization. At the end of the day, your desk should have little more on it than your computer, keyboard, mouse pad, phone, and perhaps a framed photograph of a loved one.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 23, 2012

" You see, managing your tasks is a personal thing.    There are many fantastic systems out there for managing tasks.  Over the years I've tried just about everything to get organized but I always ended up with more on my list of things to do then time. What type of to do list should I use?"

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Stay organized. Put pen to paper (or finger tips to keyboard) and record important dates in a calendar, notebook or on your mobile device. Think again You need at least eight seconds of focused energy to digest information and store it in the brain’s memory centre. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 15, 2011

Managing customer expectations are closely tied to an organization’s consistent and accurate ability to communicate. When there are poorly managed expectations and neglectful follow-up procedures, customers become confused, disappointed, and frustrated.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. Start by learning a few Excel keyboard shortcuts to navigate in Excel faster. Or you could focus on mastering PivotCharts and other tools to organize data. You can find Bruce on Twitter at @PMPhacks. Negotiation Skills.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 14, 2008

Here are some features directly from the site: Manage Your Passwords and Log In automatically. Defeat Keyloggers by not using the keyboard to type passwords. Fill long registration and checkout forms with one click. Encrypt your passwords to achieve complete security. Generate random passwords to maximize password strength.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

How often I have organized a conference or arranged a Board meeting and after all the organization and planning it goes off without a hitch. I like organizing and feel satisfied when everything comes together nicely, but it takes a lot of work to get there. Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Does your boss ever organize a meeting behind your back? That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. I organize my desk so everything is within easy reach and makes sense to the way I like to work. I too, love to be organized and it only makes sense to be prepared.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Here are the top qualities that an assistant must have: Be organized. Can I say that again – BE ORGANIZED! An assistant’s job is to organize the boss and in order to do that we must be organized ourselves. The assistant is also the gatekeeper to manage the flow of paper through the boss’s office.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Would you take a job just to get your foot in the door of an organization you really wanted to work for, even if it was a position that you didnt want to make a career out of? The administrative position can be a springboard for a management position if you want to go in that direction and have the right educational background.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 26, 2007

So the dog and two cats appear, dumping over the trash, barfing up something they should not have eaten, and scrambling to lie on the computer keyboard, my lap or whatever papers I need, all the while drooling and shedding and panting and meowing. Organize your space. It begins with breathing. Instead, make it a priority.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. There are a lot of good organizing tricks out there and whenever I find one that works, I pounce on it and it becomes something I cant work without. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

The argument could be said that the role of the assistant is to assist and keep your boss organized so we shouldnt complain when we have to do it. I have found the best way to cope is to keep yourself organized. Keep an organized filing system and file list. I work for 6 different managers as well a staff of another 25 or so.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

The Stevie® Awards is a prestigious award honouring the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide. The fact that they have a category for Support Staffer of the Year is recognition of the important role support staff play in any organization. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 September, 2008 Going Checklist Crazy I am organizing a Board meeting and I have checklists and to-do lists coming out of my ears. Being organized helps de-clutter any task and makes it more manageable and doable. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. " Warning!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!   Pros of Planning Tool: Very organized product. It's the great planning tool debate - should I use paper or an electronic organizer (PDA) to organize my time and keep me on track? Make sure you choose an organizer that you feel confident and comfortable using.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 April, 2009 Keep your Inbox running on empty There are so many e-mails coming at us these days that e-mail management is very important. I find the best way for me to keep my Inbox organized is to immediately deal with the e-mail when it arrives. It is so nice to see my Inbox on empty.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   The reason is simple. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

The person sending out the request for the meeting and asking for dates would usually be considered the meeting organizer. If you are not the organizer, you still have a responsibility to provide available dates in a timely manner, set a reminder to make sure there is an agenda and if there isnt, email to ask for one. " Warning!

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Allwork

OCTOBER 25, 2023

King organized a community tour of their local recycling consortium to learn about waste management. Signage was introduced to the workspace to explain house rules to new members, and better waste management practices were brought into company cultures — an effect that snowballs as companies grow within the coworking space.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. I helped my husband occasionally with his Event Management Projects and when it came to graphics I always took his help, I still do. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. As an Executive Assistant to a busy CEO, I have to organize my boss and I needed a bring-forward system to meet his needs.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

I find that generally administrative assistants are good in a lot of different areas and are in a unique position of being in a close working relationship with management that could open doors to new work experiences and better overall job satisfaction. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. " Warning!

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