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It Takes Courage: Building Administrative Support Teams

Office Dynamics

When I started, there were over 14,000 employees within the organization. The answer was right in front of me…a support staff group within the organization who met monthly to share information, network and receive professional development. The budget also provides money to underwrite a portion of the annual conference.

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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day

Laughing all the Way to Work

How often I have organized a conference or arranged a Board meeting and after all the organization and planning it goes off without a hitch. I like organizing and feel satisfied when everything comes together nicely, but it takes a lot of work to get there. Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized?

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Does your boss ever organize a meeting behind your back? He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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10 Tips for More Effective Office Meetings

Productivity Bits

All too often, however, meetings do not accomplish these simple goals. There are several ways to ensure that meetings are effective, without having to spend excessive amounts of time in the conference room. In order to do this, make sure that you plan your meetings in advance. Meeting Structure And Logistics.

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

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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Working for the Disorganized.

Laughing all the Way to Work

The argument could be said that the role of the assistant is to assist and keep your boss organized so we shouldnt complain when we have to do it. I have found the best way to cope is to keep yourself organized. Here are some things I would suggest to help: Have regular meetings with your boss. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here are the top qualities that an assistant must have: Be organized. Can I say that again – BE ORGANIZED! An assistant’s job is to organize the boss and in order to do that we must be organized ourselves. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.