Calendars Document Filing Meeting Minutes 
Administrative Arts
JULY 19, 2010
I got this e-mail from Kelly: What is the business standard for the length of time to keep meeting minutes? You didn’t specify what type of minutes you need to keep. How long you retain meeting minutes will depend on the type of meetings you are referring to. 10 Tips for Effective Meeting Minutes.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
I also have a quick check over my emails and calendar for the day, I do have a few meetings today that I also need to attend. Spend time reading through some of the emails I’ve filed over the last week, including LinkedIn updates and other networking emails. 1630 – Another meeting to attend. Filed under: Motivation.
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Office Dynamics
JUNE 27, 2012
The “oops” factor: If you need more than two paragraphs to cover your topic, you’re better off using the phone, or attaching a Word* file. Pet peeve: Calendar invitations with attachments. People often send me calendar invites that include attachments. Bonus fix: Use a SharePoint* meeting site or shared drive for attachments.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 31, 2011
The train turned up on time, I managed to get a seat and was able to check my emails and calendar for the day ahead. 1125 – One of the Directors has popped out of the meeting to ask me to scan a 40 page document without removing the binder for another colleague in the meeting. This takes 10 minutes.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 17, 2008
Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.
Administrative Arts
AUGUST 16, 2010
Managing Calendars. Creating and Modifying Documents. This one item can become a whole list on some job descriptions if they get specific as to the particular documents you’ll manage. This includes setting up and managing electronic and physical files. Scheduling and Setting Up Meetings. Project Management.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 26, 2009
Recently I was working with someone on an Excel document. They sent an e-mail wondering if any of the assistants could help them export a document from Excel to Word. Unlike Word you will only see the header repeated when you do a print preview or print the document. Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File.
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