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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

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. Encourage cross-mentoring.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

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. Encourage cross-mentoring.

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!

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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. They can slot you into courses, either online or live classrooms that are happening tomorrow or later on.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

We really dont have an excuse because it is becoming increasingly easy to take courses online. All you need is to put some time aside and close your door, or put some earphones on, and plug into your computer and learn. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. Minute taking made easier.

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. Of course there will come a time when questions about certain things will not have to be asked as it is hoped the new hire will catch on to the office procedures and their initiative will kick in and they will take on these tasks on their own, but in the beginning please ask.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine. Again, when I worked at the RCMP, I went on a training course for a machine to do criminal record checks. Of course I had to tell everyone at the office. * Needless to say -- it worked! Minute taking made easier.