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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. Patty Buckner April 28, 2009 Anonymoussaid. May 04, 2009 Peachon said. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 January, 2009 Is it that time of the year already? Thanks for the help Maura January 13, 2009 Patricia Robb said. January 13, 2009 Anonymoussaid. January 19, 2009 Patricia Robb said. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Frustration Busters!

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 July, 2009 Frustration Busters! 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. July 30, 2009 Anonymoussaid. July 31, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

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.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. 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. He has a unique way of walking.

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. March 16, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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

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© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 November, 2009 Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

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? ► 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donat.