Calendars Organization Postal Code Review 
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e. Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 13, 2010
I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. I organize my desk so everything is within easy reach and makes sense to the way I like to work. I too, love to be organized and it only makes sense to be prepared.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
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. What a relief -- that was the best lunch I ever had. Minute taking made easier.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 12, 2009
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. Some organizations like you to list the attachments, i.e. Enclosure: 2008 Annual Report. As you have discovered half the battle is getting organized.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 14, 2009
I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. You wonder how we do it all between our personal and professional lives, but we manage and I think it has to do with the fact that we are organized. You couldnt survive if you werent. Minute taking made easier.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 13, 2009
In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:58 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , evaluation , performance appraisal , performance review , professional assistant , raise Reactions: 4comments: Maura said. So, do I get my raise yet?
Laughing all the Way to Work
AUGUST 29, 2009
If there are any deadlines or appointments, put them in your boss’s calendar or task list with appropriate reminders. Going through some major organizing and filing here at our office and this is another 'a propos' topic that hits home. Flag items that are urgent or print them for their attention and action.
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