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The Art of Minute Taking

Laughing all the Way to Work

An agenda should be sent to the attendees with the previous minutes and all background documents. It is advisable to bring extra copies of the agenda and attachments to the meeting in case someone arrives and has forgotten theirs. Once the agenda is approved you can use the new agenda to start the minutes.

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. Prepare a meeting package for your boss and bring forward prior to the meeting to give them adequate time to review (hardcopy or electronic depending on your boss’s preference). Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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The 2012 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

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It syncs via Bluetooth and with my tiny fingers the keyboard actually works rather well (again, I’m using one of the original designs ). If you’re in the market for a case that also doubles as a keyboard for your iPad, the ZAGGmate does a great job. Amazing Things Will Happen (See my review here ). Agenda Calendar.

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. no tickets. Do I have everything? This is where a checklist really comes in handy. Oh where or where is my password?

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Drafting a letter If your boss asks you to respond to a letter on his or her behalf, draft it as if your boss was going to sign it, i.e. have it set up properly with the date (or [Insert Date]) and the address correctly filled out and then either send it by e-mail or print it for his or her review. Oh where or where is my password?