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10 Tips to Help Manage ADHD at the Office

All Things Admin

ADHD can be tough for anyone to handle, but for an administrative professional, where things like attention to detail, time management, and organization are literally in the job description, it can mean disaster. . It stays in front of me throughout the day on a bright notepad sitting on the right hand side of my keyboard.

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The Future of the Administrative Profession: Where do I Think We Are Headed?

Laughing all the Way to Work

As a secretary I typed letters, answered the phone and did the filing. As an administrative assistant I manage my boss's practice so he can do his job. New executives are computer savvy and are comfortable on a keyboard. The administrative assistant will be a key player in managing that delegation process for the executive.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. If I hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

We had an extensive checklist for new hires and portions of it were divided among several administrators with regard to explaining his/her area(s) of responsibility. I basically know how to answer the phones and take messages. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I just started at a law firm this week.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

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He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. He has a unique way of walking. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

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If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit. Once you have those details you can start the scheduling process to find a convenient time for everyone. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Frustration Busters!

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It worked and through explaining the process to her I added a column at the end of the table in Word by tabbing over, which automatically creates a new row. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. She was amazed. All this time she had been right clicking and choosing Insert row each time she needed another row.