Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2016

I have enjoyed the teachings of most of these ladies over the years and am thrilled to be participating with them and look forward to learning from them too. I find every time I go to an admin conference I come back motivated and always learn something that I can bring back to the office to make my job easier or to share with a co-worker.

2016 100

2016 IAAP Administrative Professionals Gifts 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 12, 2016

You wouldn't believe how much I learn each time I give a minute-taking or travel webinar. If there is sharing of information among the admins, then we can learn from each other and we all grow. Because I am giving the webinar I have to review the material and make sure I know my stuff. The audience will certainly know it if I don't.

Skills 100

Skills PowerPoint Travel Environment 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Whenever I learn a new word or phrase, I add it to my list and if I'm ever stuck, I go back to the list and choose something appropriate; It will also give you good tips on what not to do. You can use some of the words they used.

Forms 100

Forms Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 11, 2013

The more you can learn about it, the less scary it will be. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. My next Minute-taking webinar is on August 30. I hope you can join me. Patricia'

Learning 100

Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 30, 2015

I find listening and learning from my co-workers is a great way to learn new techniques. Or maybe you will use a combination of things that you have used in various offices. But don't limit yourself to only the things you have used before. If they have been in the job for a long time, I listen even closer.

Filing 100

Filing Travel Time Zones International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Read and learn as much as possible. Probation The probation period is a good time for both parties to get to know each other, to learn about the job responsibilities and to determine if they are a good fit for the organization. There was going to be a lot of new things that I would need to learn, but at least I had done my homework.

Learning 100

Learning Stress Forms Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 3, 2011

I expect from an inexperienced admin that they will need more guidance and I enjoy working with them as they learn, but my goal is always that they will work towards knowing their job and taking it on as their own. Be willing to learn and work hard at knowing your job, especially at the beginning. Put in the extra time to learn it.

Confidence 100

Confidence Interviewing Learning Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

I find there are three important things you need in order to take good minutes: You need to learn how to take the minutes and have a clear idea on what you need to record; You should have guidelines and checklists to ensure quality and so you won’t forget anything; and You need confidence!

Confidence 100

Confidence Learning UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 15, 2013

This webinar is well suited for those who have never taken minutes but want to learn, beginners or those at an intermediate level. EST and I will go over the basics of minute taking as well as the actual process so you will feel more confident in this role. If you are interested in joining me, please click here to register.

Confidence 100

Confidence Learning Management UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 7, 2008

If you are in a job and have come on as a junior, then you need to accept the role as student and learn as much as you can from the people around you who have been on the job for a long time. There does come a time when you need to step out of your comfortable position and take on the challenge of what you have learned.

Confidence 100

Confidence Mentoring Learning Stress 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 26, 2011

I was happy to learn that workplace harassment and bullying is based on how a reasonable person would have reacted given the entirety of the circumstances. As a supervisor I was especially interested because I don't want to cross the line, but because I am a supervisor I do have times where I need to speak to staff about various matters.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Legal Social Media Policies 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 27, 2018

We had another meeting in July and at that meeting they decided to break up the issues into two separate meetings with different participants who would go off and do their work and at the end the two groups would come together to share what they had learned. Each group had a separate meeting in August.

Filing 182

Filing Calendars 2018 Email 182

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2016

If you are a professional in your position, the others will look up to you and want to learn from you. It helped that he was the CEO, but he expected me to be a leader too. However you are showing leadership in your role as EA, lead by example. Be willing to do the work you want them to do.

Learning 100

Learning Management UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Learn from it Once you have admitted the error you need to learn from it and do whatever you can not to do it again. I have seen people who kept kicking themselves over a mistake, but failed to learn from it and all that did was affect their self esteem and confidence in doing the job.

Fax 100

Fax Self Esteem Email Confidence 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer. Those with experience can share what they know -- things you would never learn in school. This August will be my one-year anniversary of starting my blog. It is hard to believe it has been a year already.

IAAP 100

IAAP Interviewing Confidence Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2012

Since you will spend so much time around your coworkers, it can be invaluable to learn how to form friendships in the workplace while maintaining a professional environment. Separating Roles It is paramount that employees learn to separate their professional and personal lives at the workplace.

IAAP 100

IAAP Agencies Environment Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 17, 2008

Just looking out over the audience I saw experts that I wanted to plug into what they knew and learn and grow from them. The more experienced assistants can also learn from the younger assistants with their advanced knowledge of computer software. The mentor needs to be patient as the new person is learning so many things.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Confidence IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 15, 2012

Of course we are human so mistakes will be made, but even in that we can own up to our mistakes and learn from them and move on. My boss knows that I will act on his requests and my goal will be that nothing is going to get missed. You will get a lot of respect from your boss when you do that.

Confidence 100

Confidence Calendars Goals Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 3, 2008

I have just accepted a position as an Executive Assistant so will be leaving the legal field at the end of the month, but I have enjoyed my time in law and have learned so many things. Like any job I will especially miss my co-workers. I am, however, looking forward to the challenges of being an EA.

IAAP 100

IAAP Legal Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 30, 2008

Tags: working relationship with executive and assistant professional assistant learning to be boss Administrative Assistant.

Goals 100

Goals Learning UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

If your skills fall short of what is required for this particular job posting, you may want to pass this opportunity by (at least this time around), but you can always take courses and learn the required skills or upgrade your present skills for the next time. Send a thank you note or card to the people who interviewed you.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Confidence Salary 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 24, 2007

I have also added a subfolder called "Technical Support" and put things in there when I learn something new with respect to software or Helpline phone numbers or webpages. They are quick to create each time you learn something new. I find it very helpful, especially for the things that you don't use on a regular basis.

Filing 100

Filing Travel Phones Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2008

Be prepared to go through a learning curve. Lynn Crosbie a Medical Assistant at a Research Hospital says, “Every time I learn something new, I write it in my manual, i.e. how to use the fax machine, information about the phone system, where the photocopier is located, who my contacts are in this position, who I can call for help, etc.

Fax 100

Fax Interviewing Medical Mentoring 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 19, 2008

Tags: professional assistant educating ourselves learning books reading Administrative Assistant.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP International Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2008

Leaders should be there to answer any questions and show support for what their staff are learning. If you are a leader and are in a role of mentoring or supervising employees then you need to set the example and show up. It puts a stamp of approval on the event.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Management Learning UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

If your skills fall short of what is required for this particular job posting, you might want to pass this opportunity by (at least this time around), but you can always take courses and learn the required skills or upgrade your present skills for the next time.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2007 Resume Confidence 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I did do research however and read as many articles and books on the subject that I could and then I tackled the article and actually learned something while doing it. Writing on a subject you know nothing about is a good way to learn something about that particular topic. See, it wasnt that hard after all now was it? (New

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 19, 2008

I learn from my blogging. I want to makes lots and lots of money, therefore I blog. Not for me anyway. No money in blogging, but it is a great outlet for my talking. I think I know it all, therefore I blog. I probably know more now about my profession than I’ve ever known.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Initiative is good and necessary, but if you are new take the time to learn until you can stand on your own two feet. If they don't write it down I wonder if they are getting it and then I feel the need to follow up so it stays on my plate. What about initiative? When you start to feel confident then you can start taking initiative.

Confidence 100

Confidence Learning UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 20, 2008

What a great place to network with our peers and a place we can learn and grow as a person and as an assistant. I went through most of my career unaware that we as admin assistants had a professional association. Since I have become a member of IAAP I don't know why I didn't join before.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP International Networking 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 13, 2008

What bothered me the most however was learning she was making more than I was for the same job. We might be quite happy in our job until we learn someone else is making more money, then we suddenly are not so happy anymore. Then she proceeded to tell me how much she earned. I was even more surprised at that.

Salary 100

Salary Negotiating Resume Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 13, 2011

I would be interested in hearing how others organize themselves and would welcome comments or suggestions as we all can learn from each other and I find that is our greatest strength when we can share ideas. I hope these few thoughts are helpful to you or will at least get you thinking about how best to keep it all together.

Agenda 100

Agenda Calendars Filing Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Sometimes I find it is a learning experience for your bosses as well and it is nice if you can take the lead in making things run smoothly. I actually now enjoy working for two people as it gives me variety in my day and I am learning to work with two people with different working styles.

IAAP 100

IAAP 2007 Calendars 2006 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience. Take advantage of this time to learn as much as you can and ask, ask, ask. 23, 1 p.m. (New Me/Myself/I More Important vs. More Importantly Ms.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 23, 2008

We can always learn something new by reading about what others in our profession are doing. It is a nice perk and certainly a boost to your working life if you can go to a conference one or two times a year. Is there a budget for magazines and newsletters related to your profession? I think that sometimes it is just a matter of asking.

Budget 100

Budget Expenses Learning Management 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2008

Don’t let it happen again Learn from your mistakes. I have found that a lesson learned after making a mistake is usually a lesson that you will never forget. Accept that it happened, take responsibility and don’t let it happen again is my best advice.

Fax 100

Fax Travel Learning UPS 100