Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! 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 Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 24, 2014

It may not be the everyday tasks, projects and deadlines, but rather the physical environment. Perhaps your boss is always looking over your shoulder, the dated technology gives you anxiety, or you can’t stand the fluorescent lights. Creating a stress free environment for you and your team can pay off big time.

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

When you migrate your files into a digital environment, it: Increases your efficiency. If you’re a PC user, all you have to do is press the “Start” menu button—the one with the Microsoft logo—on your keyboard, type in the file name, and click the file you’re looking for. Tightens your security.

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Eco-Office Gals

MAY 2, 2013

Now I know that the office isn’t the best place to employ water drinking habits, but you know what, you should anyway. Now you might not consider this health advice, but here’s the thing – a cleaner desk (and I don’t mean a neater desk) is sure to improve your health. Water, More Water. Stop Sitting Still.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2013

By encouraging people to eat and work together, they are just as likely to brainstorm in their away from desk times as they are when they are sitting in front of a keyboard. Built very much upon a “hacker’s culture” Facebook encourages its employees to be more productive and inventive by creating a relaxing environment.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 25, 2014

We don’t have the typing pool anymore but typing skills are still very much a basic requirement of the assistant role. No, I don’t think so. I have no idea how many words per minute I can type… I haven’t been asked that question in quite a few years. But,which ones? Shorthand / Stenography.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 22, 2016

A major part of my processing speed is in keyboard shortcuts in my e-mail program. You should look into keyboard shortcuts too. Don’t become disparaged if you find it hard to remember or use them – remember, habits take 21 days to form, keep going! For work, I use Outlook. I review email twice a day now. Conclusion.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 23, 2012

  Often, people fail with their to do system because they simply don't trust that it will work for them. I don't add to the list until those top 5 are done. I used to keep them on my computer, but that just didn't work for me. I have a clipboard that sits to the left of my keyboard. Visual To Dos.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 30, 2012

CEOs like Apple’s Steve Jobs and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos have even been photographed at desks that didn’t exactly display a model of organization. At the end of the day, your desk should have little more on it than your computer, keyboard, mouse pad, phone, and perhaps a framed photograph of a loved one. Clean Up Your Desktop.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 31, 2014

If you don’t have a good outline, you simply can’t dress it up. This is something most bloggers don’t spend nearly enough time doing. A grammar mistake here, a typo there don’t really make a difference. The following is a guest post by Alina Vrabie. You need to set a realistic limit for yourself.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 31, 2014

If you don''t have a good outline, you simply can''t dress it up. This is something most bloggers don''t spend nearly enough time doing. A grammar mistake here, a typo there don''t really make a difference. And don''t be afraid to move paragraphs around, add ideas or scrap them altogether if something seems off.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 23, 2011

I sat there, my hands edging towards the keyboard… but I couldn’t bring myself to touch it. Your current writing environment probably isn’t exactly dangerous. It doesn’t matter what your writing environment looks like. Wearing a particular t-shirt or hat – or your pyjamas. Your opening won’t be strong enough.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

By the same token, I appreciate it when someone lets me know by when they will have something for me and if they can’t have it done by that date, then I like it when they get back to me to say when I can expect it. So that is what I like, but it isn’t always what I get. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. They said it works with most phone services.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Sometimes I need to do a job, but I can’t move forward until I get an answer from someone else. While waiting for the answer, you can go on to other tasks and bring this item forward another day to get it off your desk, but don’t let it go off your radar. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. If the computer doesn’t do what we want -- trick it, it is amazing what we can do if we put our minds to it. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Be prepared and think ahead. Be creative.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? When taking initiative isn't the best thing. In both of my situations, it would have been helpful if I had given my input.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. If you don’t get it, it wasn’t the right job for you or the right time. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Last half of the NHL season. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? You can find the story at the following link: [link] That certainly is dedication and remarkably they were a perfect match.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

If you don’t have e-mail folders, create some and sort messages as they are received. Be sure to include call-back windows if you leave a message so you won’t be interrupted while working on an important task. Manage: Try scheduling e-mail checks every two hours to minimize time spent with the e-mail account open.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Ive been gaining weight lately and couldnt figure out why until I started to look at my new office habits. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

When I look at them however, I see someone who really knows their job and I know they could do it if only they would forget about what they can’t do and concentrate on what they can do. Don’t let self doubt take over. When someone asked me to speak or do something at work, I would say "Oh, I could never do that!"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Of course the simple solution would be to have the same password for every aspect of your life, but nope that doesn’t work. And do we really have to change our work passwords every 60 days, and why can’t I use the same password I used a year ago? I kinda liked that one, but nope I can’t reuse the old password.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking ab. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

but I don't use that system or know what the colours mean. One person who uses this system all the time couldn't figure out why I didn't know that purple on her private appointment meant she was out of the office -- huh! Use that feature to set reminders (which everyone uses it for anyway). Another one I never use.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Perhaps even on a little royalty as you pass their way.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

The Director of my department says she sometimes feels as though she running a daycare, but sometimes people just can't "play nice" It's pretty basic stuff: share and co-operate, but sometime adults just forget, I suppose. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Be sure you are not part of the problem.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

There are advantages and disadvantages to either working environment, but I am looking forward to moving to our new open workspace and getting to know my neighbours. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have never had my own office before and I cant say I like it, but I am getting used to it (sort of).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? You will notice on the side bar I have put a lot of the reading sites (My blog list etc.) 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking ab. Congratulations Tammy! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. (New

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 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

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