Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Respect your address book and their time. I scan the ‘feed’ to learn tips and information on a variety of topics, including tech. Joan Burge.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

In this month’s webinar, administrative training expert Joan Burge is revealing the solution—a brand new way to ease the burden on you and ensure your executive is happy. Learning Highlights. As a participant, you will learn…. TRAVO is not a corporate booking tool. Replay is now available here. surveymonkey.com/r/T6G2SWZ.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

We’re offering our book, Who Took My Pen … Again? You might be wondering why we chose this book and not one of Joan’s first books, such as Become An Inner Circle Assistant or Underneath It All. This book comes from a very special place. Why Who Took My Pen? Why the Kindle Version? Purchase price: $1,495.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 29, 2018

Being a World Class Assistant, Gillie took her CWCA credentials, career portfolio, and everything else she had learned in that class in Las Vegas and within one month found herself being offered a great position in another large organization. She deserves this as she has consistently pursued excellence and has continued her learning.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

Her books, website, podcast and tweets are worth keeping close by. Coursera Learning without limits. I love this resource for keeping my skills updated and continued learning. Grammar Pop developer – Every assistant needs to have Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogerty on speed dial. We aim to offer education to everyone.

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Twitter Administrative Professionals Etiquette IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What you’ll learn Discover the latest trends in the flexible workspace industry and stay ahead of the curve. Explore the importance of cultivating a thriving community within flexible workspaces and learn how it contributes to success. So the products there you buy which products you want as well, and you get a ready made community.

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BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2020

So how do you stay focused for example in a Zoom meeting where, in aggregate: There are many participants, some with virtual backgrounds, fancy workstations with a tonne of books (or even those dialling in wearing their pyjamas). The term ‘sterile cockpit’ is relevant here for virtual meetings and can be borrowed to foster focus.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 11, 2010

The recurring theme in the book centers around the Golden Rule; if you treat people well and the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same. Sharp begins the book with his personal story. Isadore Sharpe Terry died the following year, but not before he learned his dream had come true. in hardcover format or $19.99

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Travel Training Etiquette 40

BioTeams

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Learning from nature means that teammates must be trained to expect information rather than orders and must be able to quickly work out appropriate responses without having to be told. Max Bhanabhai is a bioteaming practitioner, author, strategic innovation and change management consultant. Tampa, Fla.: Meghan-Kiffer Press, part 3.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. Joan relayed that all the things she learned as an executive assistant then help her run her business now.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. Joan relayed that all the things she learned as an executive assistant then help her run her business now.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2017

Daren Martin’s presentation on showing up like an owner – and not “just an admin” – provided many great examples of how we can choose to show up, from dress and grooming to meeting etiquette to original professional contributions. It was this third element that truly inspired me.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals 2016 Mentoring Collaborate 100

Service Untitled

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Many agents politely listen, but consider the training course just a supplement to common sense. Training needs to start with a clear objective, and role-playing places the service representative into the shoes of the customer, and helps to bring clarity to particular situations. How do we then make it more interesting and applicable?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Training Etiquette Negotiating 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. 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!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. 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! Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009 100

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? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. Is the boardroom booked? Whose responsibility is it anyway?

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Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

I didn’t find a lot on the Internet to answer that question – sure would love your thoughts – but I did find an old article by Darren Rowse on Problogger offering IM Etiquette tips. The pleasantries we learned in Kindergarten still work well. Introduce yourself. Oh man am I ever guilty of this.

Customer Service 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Just before my book was published I promised I would have a contest on my blog and someone could win a copy of my book. Here is how you can win: The tenth person to e-mail me at pattyannrobb@rogers.com will receive a free copy of my book. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I am remiss.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Service Untitled

JUNE 30, 2010

You would take lessons, learn the skill, and try your newly learned abilities while accompanied by your coach or mentor. Remember train, train, train. Employees need to be trained in handling customers and how to address them. Consider using social media the same way.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Social Media Mentoring Etiquette 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. 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!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

The 10th person was someone by the first name of Tammy and once I get her address I will be sending her a copy of the book. 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! Well that didnt take long. Congratulations Tammy!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

We can learn to create the most positive and best customer service experience for our customers, and use surveys like this to keep us informed. Employees need to be better trained and rewarded for exemplary customer service behaviors using team awards, benefits and senior management acknowledgments.

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Customer Service Etiquette 2010 2006 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Give the task to an assistant and we will work with everyone involved and not only set up the meeting date and time, but book the boardroom, photocopy and distribute the meeting materials and arrange the flight and hotel if necessary. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Good point Sabrina.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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! I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

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! I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Admit your mistakes and try to learn from them. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. 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! I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked? Do you need to book it or were you provided with location. If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Enter it in calendar.

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Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. 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! I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience. Take advantage of this time to learn as much as you can and ask, ask, ask. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. 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! Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

It becomes a finely honed combination of quantity and efficiency developed by knowledge of the product, understanding the needs of customers, training, and the support tools available to the customer service team. In a call center, there are super stars, top performers, middle of the road workers, and low performers.

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