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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Many organizations provide orientation sessions for new hires, which is helpful, but doesn't usually cover the little things. I organized the manual with information about the organization and the area I worked in. In the folders I knew I would have a lot of work to do in, I organized them to suit my style of working.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

If you are organizing the meeting, then you are responsible to send the initial email out requesting the participants to attend. Sometimes your boss will send you an email request for a meeting that they received in their Inbox and ask you to get back to the meeting organizer with his or her available times.

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MAY 2, 2018

Sometimes I have checked the Sent items to see my boss has already emailed the organizer to send her regrets to a meeting. If your position requires a cell phone, then your organization should provide one. Also check their Sent items in case the answer lies in there.

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DECEMBER 30, 2015

It's funny how as I have moved through my career from office to office the way I organize myself has changed. When I started work as an EA to the CEO and Corporate Secretary of the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization , that didn't work as well for me so I had to adapt and use other methods such as meeting sheets.

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OCTOBER 27, 2013

Getting the dates is just the first part of meeting organization. For most of us, meeting organization is a huge part of the job. The more organized you are, the better the experience will be for you and your boss. And if you share the calendar like we do, it is very important that you are both on the same page.

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

Here is how I've been surviving: Keep Organized If it wasn't for the fact that I am organized, I don't know what I would have done. One position was vacant for a few months so I've been providing EA assistance to two executives. I have also been planning a large dinner, board meeting and another event along with my other regular jobs.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Under the CEO's tutelage and with what my friend had taught me, I organized the next Board of Directors' meeting and all its Committees. The next Board of Directors meeting was in three months and nothing had been done to prepare for it so I plunged right in. I also had my friend I could call if I had any questions.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 2, 2011

The more organized you are, the less work it seems to others so the less recognition you get. Anyway, here is what my practice used to be at my previous job where I organized a lot of events. It was a large law firm and had a lot of Departments that I realize most organizations would not have, but I think you will get what I am saying.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 5, 2008

Keeping up with your filing is one of the most important things you can do to keep yourself organized. Having a good workable filing system and an organized and uncluttered desk is critical to keeping and staying organized. Electronic Filing You also need to keep your electronic filing systems organized.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 25, 2017

Our organization set it up for Admin Professionals' Week. I attended an event today on minute taking. Unfortunately, my first impression of the speaker was not very good because she was dressed down and looked rather frumpy.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

You will be given information about the organization, what benefits they have and forms that you need to fill out. You will most likely be given the staff phone list and an organization chart. Sometimes the person is still in the organization and has just moved on to another position. Read and learn as much as possible.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2012

For example, ABC Company made an offer to your organization and after much discussion, some heated, with some people for and others very much against, the group came to a consensus that it just wasn't a good fit for the company and they made a decision to decline it. Read is to draft an appropriate letter back to ABC Company to advise them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 12, 2016

Some things the more experienced admins could teach would be minute-taking, travel arrangements, meeting scheduling, event planning and organizing your boss. You can do it formally in a teaching format or informally talking to each other at a team meeting.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

At the organization I work for it seemed for a time there was an announcement of someone's retirement every week. Here are some virtual assistant sites that have inspired me: [link] [link] [link] [link] Baby boomers are retiring, but are we ready to not work? Baby boomers, of which I am one, are retiring in droves it seems.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 5, 2011

There is a board meeting coming up next week and I've been organizing that. How does your office organize summer vacation time or do they? I haven't been blogging in awhile because there have been lots of things going on in my personal life and at work. My second grandson was born in early May and what a cutie he is.

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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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DECEMBER 28, 2015

Organizing the desktop - I also like to have a clear desk with things I need in easy reach such as a stapler, staple remover, tape and some paper clips. It will pay off when everyone gets back and are going through their emails and trying to get organized after the break. You will be just one step ahead of the game. I know I am.

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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 am still more comfortable with writing it down, but you have to do what works best for you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 31, 2008

I have always found the to-do list to be a great tool to keep myself organized, but recently have found when working with someone else, it helps us to work as a team and to follow up on items. Tags: to-do list; administrative assistant teamwork professional assistant getting organized. And in this case, you probably really will.

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MARCH 6, 2008

Professional Organizer: Organization is a must if you are an assistant. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized. While being organized seems natural to us because of the nature of our jobs, some people are not organized and need help and are looking for skilled and organized people to do the job for them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2008

Most executives I know want the help and this would be a great way of organizing them. It is a good idea to have that discussion with your boss before trying to organize their Inbox. Tags: decluttering managing your Inbox E-Mail Management professional assistant Outlook 2007 organizing Administrative Assistant.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2011

He suggested that when I set up a meeting or organize travel for him I should ask myself, if I was the one going to the meeting, or on a business trip, what would I need in order to be prepared? Most of this information you can get in your initial phone call or email correspondence with the other party when you are organizing it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Caution: Some companies have firewalls to try to control the mass emails that come into their organization. By sending mass email mailings their organization's firewall may start to recognize your email address as spam and not allow any future emails to get through.

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MAY 10, 2008

At many offices I have worked in I have noticed that many times when a seminar or event for staff is organized, the people who organized it don't show up. If a function is set up at work and the managers don’t show any interest, what does that tell us about how important it is to the company and whether we listen or not?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Are you a member of your professional organization? Many professional organizations are looking for professionals to submit articles for publishing in their newsletters and magazines. Do you believe that what you do is important and is making a difference to your organization? Do you invest time to further your career?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I was at a recent IAAP Chapter meeting and we were discussing best practices for organizing our Inboxes and there were a lot of good ideas. Now my Outlook is very organized and easy to use. I like to put everything in its place so I will find it easily. Is it any wonder if my Outlook is messy and cluttered that I feel the same way?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 18, 2008

I handle working under pressure by being organized. Are you organized? I prioritize what I need to accomplish and as I complete it I cross it off my list. I maintain a to-do list for all projects. If you are already an assistant I am sure you have had to handle stressful situations. How have you handled them? Do you remain calm?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 29, 2008

Use a drawer organizer so you can separate items and make things neat. Organize your document management system creating folders and subfolders to organize things better. Recycle extra staplers, scissors, highlighters and pens that you do not need. This is a good time to close out old files and fix up some of the current ones.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2007

Is this something you want someone to see outside your organization? This could be embarrassing to your organization if not seen in the proper context, especially if it is written in a document being sent to a potential client and you are looking to get their business. as a note to himself to do some research on a subject.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. This article is not intended to be an endorsement of any one particular organization over another.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 2, 2007

When I am given work by either of my bosses I have gotten into the habit of asking them when they need their task completed, then I can prioritize my workload and organize my day better. I organize my desk in such a way so that I can accomodate both their needs. Here is a related article 1 Juggle your work for multiple bosses.

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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. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2008

How can I be more organized in the morning and not be stressed before I even get to work? Tags: getting ready to work on time organized children. Ideally I would like to have lots of time to make my lunch, do my hair, put on my make-up and get dressed, but most mornings I find myself racing just to get out the door.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

If you work for a large organization it can be even more important as size alone can make communication difficult. Whether or not you have an opportunity to have team meetings, it is important to communicate with the service areas in your organization and it is always important to communicate with the assistants you work closest with.

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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. Mine does and it can cause problems with my scheduling.

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JULY 30, 2008

An executive assistant does this and more, including taking minutes and organizing board meetings. In the past the Administrative Assistant was the face and voice of the organization to anyone who called or visited the office. An administrative assistant can be indispensible to an executive.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 21, 2008

Where do you see yourself in five years, that's a good question Or how do you handle a difficult co-worker or a stressful situation When asked what your skills are, how do you remember them all Taking the time to write acronyms could help you with your recall R-O-D, for Reliable, Organized, and Dedicated, is an example for you Whatever helps you to (..)

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