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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. Before you can change the executive’s perspective of your role, you must first change your own perspective.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. Before you can change the executive’s perspective of your role, you must first change your own perspective.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

Professional organization membership offers a range of benefits, including webinars, resources, and community. Below are a few administrative professional organizations to consider. International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP).

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 23, 1 p.m.

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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

The Office Professionals Place

Always start on time and do your best to end on time by following the agenda and "table" topics that require more discussion. If they are late, it is helpful to let them know what agenda item is being discussed--do not go over what has already been discussed--its a time waster. Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

The Office Professionals Place

If you become timid when it comes to speaking in a group meeting, provided you know what the agenda items are prior to the meeting, put them in writing in proposal form and give them to the Chair before the meeting or slide them to him during the meeting. Thank you for this extremely educational and thought-provoking article. said. ????????,??????????????

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Great blog, Patricia. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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