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Skills required to be a good minute taker

Practically Perfect PA

Ensure you turn up to the meeting having read the agenda, any background papers, the minutes of the previous meeting and with all the tools you need to take the minutes whether that be pen, highlighter, paper, recording device, laptop or iPad. Learn as much as you can about the topic. Always take an extra pen. Knowledge of the subject.

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Certain Truths That Never Change In Professional Development

Office Dynamics

I am so excited to kick off 2015 with a bang for many reasons. I have embraced and dedicated my life to being a champion for specialized administrative training and coaching and inspiring excellence in administrative and executive assistants at every level in an organization. One big reason is I am feeling great and healthy.

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Revolutionary Ways Assistants Can Get Information from Their Managers

Office Dynamics

When I was an assistant 40 years ago we complained about not getting time with our executives; we complained about not getting enough information from our managers; we complained about not getting support for training. I learned so much. I especially learned about upcoming assignments, projects, events and meetings. Great idea.