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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 16, 2010
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? If it is a teleconference have the call-in numbers been provided and moderator code provided to the appropriate person?
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 20, 2010
Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. I put the items from the agenda on the template in the same order and with a space to put the discussion and decisions/actions from the meeting.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 14, 2009
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. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. 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. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms. Where is the meeting being held?
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 19, 2009
When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 13, 2010
The night before I go to a Board meeting, I review all my templates, agendas, binder, attendance sheets and everything I am going to need or might need. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. no tickets. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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