Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

Sometimes it is easy to forget what we learn over the years so lets have a little reminder of the skills we have picked up at various stages of our careers: Administrator: Improving computer skills from intermediary to advanced . Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Learning as you go.

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Virtual Moxie

JUNE 21, 2011

One of the best things I think a VA can learn is to respect the limits of a client’s resources—of all types. VAs often require a weekly, hourish long phone meeting with clients to talk through the week ahead, brainstorm, and prioritize work activities. Take it off the agenda, and write to your client about it, instead.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2015

Delegation: Your new Executive will need to learn to delegate work to you, which will be new to them. Write the first agenda for this meeting and make sure the first point of conversation is on the structure of your 1-2-1 meetings. Learn how your Executive prefers to communicate. Schedule this in their diary straight away.

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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? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 23, 1 p.m. (New

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

But how to get the attention of managers who may have the attention span of a 5-year-old as they race off to another meeting or seem like a phone is permanently attached to their ear? This tells the boss that you've got a specific agenda, and won't be rambling about your son's soccer game and bitching about a co-worker.

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On The Job

JULY 5, 2013

But when we do fail, we''ll look at what we learned from it and what we can change for the future." Larrain also uses a phone conference once a quarter to get feedback from sales representatives. There is no agenda. We''re going to strike out many more times than we will hit a home run," he says.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Gerbyshak says meetings often bog down when agendas are misplaced, which Song says can be solved by sending agendas electronically so that it can be easily accessed via a laptop or Blackberry or iPhone when needed. Now the agenda is strapped to your hip,” Song says. “No than what is on the agenda?” No more waiting around.”

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

Location: Candy and Doreen will be joining us from remote locations and the session will be accessible by either long distance phone and/or computer, headset and wifi connection. Participants will either use a conference call or other online meeting room to attend, so computer and/or phone access will be necessary.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2010

For example, "years30on" responded at the end of my story: " There's a term for this 'Learn to manage your boss' - FIRED." In fact, the boss will probably appreciate a written agenda of items from you, clearly outlining the areas where you need input, such as work, performance feedback and available resources to get your job done.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

List Tasks (example) a- Plan Agenda b- Billy Bob’s Review c- Draft budget report d- Clean out my inbox 2. Compare tasks and put a check mark next to the higher Priority task: a to b then, a to c and then, a to d b to c then, b to d c to d Using the example above: Which is more important: “a-Plan Agenda” or “b-Billy Bob’s Review”?   

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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. My battery power died half way through the meeting.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Taught by Joan Burge , creator and master trainer of the Star Achievement Series® with more than 39 years of administrative expertise and learning and development. Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Course Agenda. Call 1-800-STAR-139.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you’re holding a meeting, draw up an agenda and circulate it to the staff attending beforehand. When placing calls, respect the time of other employees by immediately asking if you have phoned at a convenient time or should call back later. invite as few people as possible to limit discussion.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 27, 2010

  (I learned this the hard way when I was in 6th grade and the adult I was with locked her keys in the car during a terrible snow storm.  Assume they want to learn. If you are an evening person and you plan last thing, make sure you are looking at the next day's agenda!   Don't let this be you!)

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

It also can be about exchanging professional information and learning about industry trends. They can talk about work on Facebook using their (smart) phones, or they can tweet at midnight from home about work. Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip.

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On The Job

JULY 30, 2007

What, I thought, could I learn from this experience to get myself out of this mess that I had gotten myself into? I want to share some of what I learned, and maybe it will help others. I had no cell phone or Blackberry or any other agenda other than to simply move my feet from time to time. I went to a museum.

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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? 23, 1 p.m. (New

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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. Never underestimate what you can learn from other assistants.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Anchoring the system in the tickler file: You will find your "Next action" sheets, your project sheets, agendas, documents you need to work with, etc. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

That needs to come from you and from your understanding of the business (which you should always be learning). This really is the only way you’ll learn. And, if you want to learn the art of Board minutes (which every EA should), get googling! No one can tell you that.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

She had an agenda and was going to let him have it. I am sure after that call her husband got off the phone and kicked the dog or was cranky with a sales clerk at the grocery store. It ended up that the phone lines were down because of a thunderstorm in town and he had been trying to reach her since early that afternoon.

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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. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! no tickets.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I also drag items from my Inbox if someone sends me an email to advise they will be sending an agenda or some other item by a certain date. Other ways you can learn new things is to: Subscribe to feeds from various admin or business sites. I drag it to my Tasks and set a reminder so I can follow up whether the item was received.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. I thought it would be helpful for those just entering the administrative field to know some of the things I have learned over the years. I have also learned that neat tip with Outlook Tasks.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! And of course you don’t want to completely control the meeting, or otherwise disregard the other person’s agenda.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

1) I’ve always found it extremely helpful to be and communicate that you are experienced, but willing to learn, be humble, and fine with doing the mundane tasks or dirty work. 5) Learn to never say no. So how does this translate to you? The goal is to be well-rounded in all aspects.

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The Marq

MAY 9, 2010

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life Inane Laws Weekly Rant Last week I learned that we may not take our annual camping trip. ATTS is an independent body with no agenda to promote one breed over another. So, my wife, friend and I decided we may go on a road-trip instead.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:16 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , agenda , checklist , executive assistant , minutes , motions , professional assistant , to-do list , voting Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Being organized helps de-clutter any task and makes it more manageable and doable. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

It is actually the same bring-forward system that I learned in high school, back in the 1970s, but in all my career had never needed to use until now. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk At the same time business failure is far less an issue, as the risk associated with these ventures is very small, with the right mental attitude of the entrepreneur towards failure, the learning effect of a failure can be enormous.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2019

It could be anything such as Donut Day, getting over the hurdle of a project, learning a new skill, or even just that you have a job. Second, create a balance in your language, such as “It’s been demanding lately but I’ve learned a lot in the past few weeks and we’re almost to the end of the project!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

The good news: Managing is a skill that can be learned. Managers, execs and HR leaders will learn: The power employees have to create (or destroy) your brand. Managers, execs and HR leaders will learn: The power employees have to create (or destroy) your brand. Add this valuable webinar to your agenda today!

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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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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As time goes by I’ve learned to look forward for these types of encounters. Most of the time, digital friendships last as long as the underlying hidden agenda’s of both parties last. Learn how to assess imbalances, how to get rid of the deadlines (replacing them with livelines, that is) and how to create the life you want.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

Under Leader, click the leader option that suits your needs i.e. ……1 or --1 Click OK Type text you want i.e. Agenda as in example below. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Pick a half-dozen little items that can be completed in 5 minutes each or less (an email you need to send, a phone call to make, something to look up on the internet.) a 6x9(ish) spiral notebook.

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