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Is shorthand still a relevant skill for a minute taker?

Practically Perfect PA

As long as you feel confident and comfortable, I think whatever tools you use to take minutes is a personal choice. Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016.

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Skills required to be a good minute taker

Practically Perfect PA

Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016. Assertiveness.

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BIG Self-Improvement…Commit to One Learning Event

Office Dynamics

I have been in the adult education/learning/training business for 24 years, mostly working with administrative professionals of all walks of life. Gain the knowledge and confidence to continue providing a new level of support as well as bring back new ideas when you return from your learning event with a fresh perspective.

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I'll be speaking at Executive Secretary LIVE London 2017

Audacious Admin

Executive Secretary LIVE is the world's leading international event for senior and aspiring Administrative Professionals & Executive Assistants! Co-Facilitated By: Debbi Shaffer, Anita Maginniss, Susan Leahy Administrative Professionals are crucial to the success of both the executives they support and their companies.

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Shake It Up!

Office Dynamics

Okay, Monday Motivators, it is the last week of February 2015. Be a leader of the other administrative professionals in your organization. Or another idea is to start an administrative team and host monthly meetings. Mentor a new employee or a novice administrative assistant. It’s time to shake things up.

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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART III: The Final Day

Office Dynamics

Next, Joan Burge took the stage with a strong message reminding us all why we’re really here, and how every professional can truly “Expand Your Influence.” Even the exercise itself brought many administrative professionals out of their comfort level — standing on a stage, presenting with a microphone in front of a room of 200 others.

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Revolutionary Ways Assistants Can Get Information from Their Managers

Office Dynamics

In 2015, Jasmine Freeman sent out a survey to our webinar attendees and asked them to identify one thing that was standing in the way or was a barrier in their relationship with their manager. Plus it is embarrassing to the leader or the administrative person who set the schedule. First I’d like to give you some background information.