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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

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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11 Tips To Improve Your Performance

Professional Assistant Blog

Take classes, read a book, read current events about new trends that are happening in your field. Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. See what you can change about yourself, don’t try to change others. Focus on the challenges and embrace the strengths. Expand your mind.

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

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.

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

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.

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Has The Bubble Burst?

Professional Assistant Blog

How many blogs, online tools, software and books are there nowadays providing the latest, fashionable way to hit the peak of productivity? Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move.

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

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!

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

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!