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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

Management Time Zones IAAP International

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. If I am told that I should have it in the next few weeks, or can expect to receive it in a couple of months, that doesn’t really help me with my follow up as it is not a definite date. Lets enjoy our day together.© I like to work with fixed dates.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Lets enjoy our day together.© 23, 1 p.m.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google

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Working for the Disorganized.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. That definitely can be a challenge. I work for 6 different managers as well a staff of another 25 or so. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. . ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. . Lets enjoy our day together.© " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Does your boss ever organize a meeting behind your back? Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. Lets enjoy our day together.© " Warning! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. . ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World.

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four.

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2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Will Google ever stop amazing me? I am hooked already and this will definitely go into my Favourites under 411 Look up as well as on speed dial on my cell, home and work phone. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Google

Google Time Zones IAAP International

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Yes, yes and yes, but I would definitely recommend college or business school as it gives you the edge. Lets enjoy our day together.© Thanks-in-advance! " Warning!

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. Lets enjoy our day together.© " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ▼ September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" . ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ▼ August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Keep your Inbox running on empty

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 April, 2009 Keep your Inbox running on empty There are so many e-mails coming at us these days that e-mail management is very important. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? . Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Agenda Time Zones International IAAP

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 August, 2009 Warning! There is a good purpose for them and they are definitely useful in a business setting. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones

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That is not in my job description.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 October, 2009 That is not in my job description. I find that generally administrative assistants are good in a lot of different areas and are in a unique position of being in a close working relationship with management that could open doors to new work experiences and better overall job satisfaction.

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Can you afford not to take a vacation?

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 November, 2008 Can you afford not to take a vacation? Some things I will definitely do before I leave is turn my Out of Office Assistant on in my e-mail account. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. How do you plan to be funny in December? . Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. Lets enjoy our day together.© " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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How to get Office fat fast.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. . ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. . Lets enjoy our day together.© " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International