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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Administrative Professionals 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

PowerPoint 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© I like to work with fixed dates.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010 100

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.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. When you meet this potential employer, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Well that didnt take long. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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?" Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© I am remiss. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© I hate waiting! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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.©

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 August, 2009 Its all in how you feel Remember when you were younger and got a new pair of running shoes? The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

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? Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

2007 100

2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 November, 2009 Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Some people like to talk. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Training 100

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100