2009, Networking, Project and Time Zones - Administrative Professionals Pulse

"Stop Watch"ing Your Productivity

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2008

In order to get your tasks completed on time and in a proficient manner, there is a little trick that I use to make sure that I only focus on one project at a time and give it my undivided attention (when I possibly can). For example, you want to spend one hour on a particular project.

2008

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Copying Pictures To and From Microsoft Word

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 28, 2008

Do you have a big project coming up and want to show your boss that you can handle this type of task ? Home About Me Advertise Copying Pictures To and From Microsoft Word By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 28, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Productivity H ave you ever wondered how to copy pictures from and to Microsoft Word ?

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Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

Here are the basic rules to do this: Start off with something positive, such as you have been working hard on whatever project you want to mention and show some results of this. Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. This will show that you are being pro-active.

2008

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Productivity With Shared Files

Professional Assistant Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

" One of the most productive ways to update information on files is to either create or move a file into a shared folder on your companys network drive. This cuts down on you having to do the same job twice and saves you and the company time and money. IM or iChat)with collaborators while working on the project.

Filing

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I look like that!!

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 July, 2009 I look like that!! Other than the reality check of the above three items, it was a great way to see how I project myself and how other people see me. At times I have wondered why a colleague has taken something Ive said the wrong way or gotten a certain impression about me.

Time Zones

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Microsoft Outlook Shared Mailboxes Etiquette

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 31, 2008

I have shared access to 4 different mailboxes for various products and projects. Home About Me Advertise Microsoft Outlook Shared Mailboxes Etiquette By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 31, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have more than one mailbox in your Microsoft Outlook , other than your inbox?

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Using Subtotals Function in Microsoft Excel

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 30, 2008

If you need to do this for other functions, make sure to change the "Use function:" section to whatever type of calculation you need to do for your particular project. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Now you have the total for each firm as well as the grand total listed.

Microsoft Excel

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To-Do or Not To-Do? Taking Your To-Do List to the Next Level!

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

Next, add a time frame to each task. This will keep your project/goal in a manageable time frame, where you know how much time will be left once youve accomplished these tasks. For example, I will try to work on task A for 1 hour. Then I will work on Task B for 30 minutes and so on and so forth.

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook 2008 Cubicle Google Docs

Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I’ve been able to plan and complete a project successfully. How true that is!

Time Zones

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Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 February, 2009 Just a secretary. Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. February 18, 2009 Zelma De Souzasaid. Lets enjoy our day together.© 23, 1 p.m. (New

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. It was very timely that we met because I had a lot of things on my mind that I needed to vent about and it turned out so did she. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Has The Bubble Burst?

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Projects wouldn’t be moving forward and my goals and plans would be lagging behind… or so it seemed. At the height of my furore for being an efficient to-do list completing machine, I was regularly finding work to do. If I didn’t have a full day’s worth of tasks to complete I wasn’t being efficient enough.

2008

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work? They leave them free to handle tasks that really do demand their attention rather than waste time doing mundane duties that can be taken care of by an able and efficient assistant. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

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Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 January, 2009 Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles. There is usually an answer if you look for it or speak to others on your team or in your network of acquaintances. I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time.

Time Zones

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

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How to Organize Tasks Effectively

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

And remember, always break down your entire project or tasks into manageable chunks. Once you have completed all of your tasks, lavish in the fact that you are done! You will find information on Microsoft Outlook Tasks section by clicking here.

Microsoft Outlook

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. There are different styles of to-do lists and you can use the one that suits your work style and the type of project you are doing, but the main thing is to have one. (New

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October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha.

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

Time Zones

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Cubicle Etiquette 101

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Posted on 19 June, 2009 2:50 PM The Professional Assistant I've had this same situatino before, where a person would constantly hum. Thanks, Richard Posted on 25 June, 2009 10:06 AM Anonymous You forgot to list perfumes. The guy really is oblivious to how far his voice projects. Give it a try, it might just work.

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Are you worried about job security?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Are you willing to take on new projects and new challenges? Networking within your own company is a great way to keep your current job or secure a future one. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

Time Zones

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I do however use my Tasks and Reminders in Outlook throughout the day for my own deadlines and projects, but for organizing someone else, this system beats even that for simplicity and it just plain works! ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donat.

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Copying Pictures To and From Microsoft Word

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Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

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I look like that!!

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To-Do or Not To-Do? Taking Your To-Do List to the Next Level!

Do you like what you do?

Just a secretary.

The importance of having someone to talk to

Has The Bubble Burst?

Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles.

Taking stock

How to Organize Tasks Effectively

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October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty

Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

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