Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Assertiveness. Organisation.

Skills 188

Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 188

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. This method serves a dual purpose: it ensures that your procedures are up-to-date and allows the new employee to reinforce their learning through the act of documentation.

Training 52

Training Mentoring Policies Project Management 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format. Under each agenda heading you can then record the appropriate information when you are in the meeting. I use the meeting agenda as an index with each item as a tab number.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Joan Burge designed the course materials with follow-up activities and assessments to be completed outside of class time. Action Items and Follow-up Activities extend learning beyond the class room and empower students to self-develop. Course Agenda. Star Savers™ provide quick tips that can be applied right away.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

But as a hard and fast rule, it is important to skill yourself up to the highest level in being able to produce formal Board minutes, as for any other lower level of meeting you can just scale back the formal-ness of your minutes to suit the tone of that meeting. It’s also good for familiarising yourself with who will be there.

Agenda 98

Agenda AT&T Budget Google 98

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We sat down with an extraordinary group of Admin panelists who spoke on the Power of the Strategic Partnership: – Major difference between serving as an Administrative Professional and one who also serves as a Strategic Partner. – How do you prepare yourself to become a Strategic Partner? – CONFIDENCE AND HUMILITY.

Administrative Professionals 52

Administrative Professionals Confidence Retirement Mentoring 52