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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? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I have not had much guidance.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. He has a unique way of walking.

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Do you need to book it or were you provided with location.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

And whilst I know in my own head what needs to be done, spelling it out for others in a step by step process is not as easy as it seems. … because, every meeting is different, and every meeting has a different purpose with a different set of minute expectations, by those that attend it and by the Chair of that meeting.

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Frustration Busters!

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. She was amazed.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. I think that during the process of your performance appraisal it would be a good time to bring it up, but I never have. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.