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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

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What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e.

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

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I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. When I reviewed the invoice I noticed there was a guest on our bill who wasnt in our party so that amount got taken off. Dealing in real time. Minute taking made easier.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

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If you have treated anyone unfairly, take the time to apologize and try to make things right. Review these steps regularly and practice them in your day-to-day work life. Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Accept that you cant do everything yourself.

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Taking stock

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This meeting was held out of town and those are a bit more hectic because I cant easily go to my desk to get what I need. Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. Dealing in real time.

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On the job tips for new Admins.

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INCOMING MAIL: As with e-mail, you should read the letter to see if there are any action items for your boss (or yourself) and diarize them or put the appropriate dates in the calendar. Next week I would like to talk about meeting planning and give you some scheduling tips that have worked well for me. Dealing in real time.

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Are you prepared?

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Every time I use a bus ticket, I keep a mental inventory so I know when I need to buy some more and dont show up at the bus stop one morning and Oops! The night before I go to a Board meeting, I review all my templates, agendas, binder, attendance sheets and everything I am going to need or might need. Dealing in real time.