Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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APRIL 10, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:24 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , E-mail chaos , E-Mail Management , making sense out of e-mail Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. It is so nice to see my Inbox on empty.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , dates , fixed time , real time Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 August, 2010 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys I am on vacation and on my home computer I do not have a mouse so rely on keyboard shortcut keys, which reminded me again how helpful they are and how they are a big timesaver rather than reaching for the mouse all the time.

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MARCH 20, 2010

It can also improve team work and general office dynamics. Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:53 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , buddy system , professional assistant , work buddy Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:14 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , courtesy , reminders , waiting Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). This is where a strong assistant team is nice to have. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 27, 2009

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:20 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , being funny , comedian Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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MAY 16, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , booking meetings , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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APRIL 27, 2009

The sooner they are up to speed, the sooner they will be able to contribute to the team and that helps everyone. Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:26 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , first day on the job , new hire , professional assistant Reactions: 4comments: Anonymoussaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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MARCH 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:45 PM Labels: adminisrative assistant , administrative professional , being organized , being prepared Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Yep, makes my life much easier. I too, love to be organized and it only makes sense to be prepared.

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MARCH 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Try to eat healthy , and please make some time for exercise. I know I am going to change my habits.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:48 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Send out cards , thank you card Reactions: 1 comments: Evesaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about.

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MARCH 1, 2009

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , my favourites , useful links , useful sites Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Oh where or where is my password?

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JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:34 PM Labels: 30 years of service , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , professional service , quality service Reactions: 2comments: Jodith said.

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JULY 12, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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JULY 1, 2010

If you are part of an administrative team you can use your meetings to share knowledge with each other or give tips on something new you have discovered. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:27 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , enjoying work , liking what you do Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:19 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , encouragement , I think I can , low self esteem , self confidence Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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JULY 20, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , how we look to others? A resource like this is great for anyone that either works in the administrative field or wants to. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Reactions: 5comments: Anonymoussaid.

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APRIL 5, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

The best situation is if you work together as a team, but how can you get there? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. You are not doing yourself a favour because believe me, being a micro manager is hard work. You feel you have to do everything yourself and you can easily burn out. Its worth trying to work it out.

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JULY 16, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:05 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Alexis Bonaris , guest blog , professional assistant , time management Reactions: 2comments: Shannon Smith said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 4, 2008

If they are a team player then that filters down to the staff, but if they are the King of the Hill, then that also starts to filter down and people start to feel more important than they should and a lot of power struggles start happening and back-biting. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:50 AM Labels: acronyms at work , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , initialisms , initials Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Acronyms are annoying. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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AUGUST 8, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:33 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , fashion counts , what you wear to the office Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JANUARY 23, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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