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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

Then I would focus on the daily processes and get in agreement as to how you both will handle them such as daily huddles, travel, meetings, follow-up, and email. A great resource for this conversation is my Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership Guide as I mapped out the most common processes and best practices.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. If I hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. He has a unique way of walking. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

Once you have those details you can start the scheduling process to find a convenient time for everyone. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. If your boss has called the meeting then you need to find out when the meeting needs to be held by, who needs to be there, purpose of the meeting and what materials they will need.

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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

This checklist was given to the new hire and to each administrator as their guide to help them through the process and the hiring supervisor would schedule an appointment during the first week on the job with each of the administrators. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Frustration Busters!

Laughing all the Way to Work

It worked and through explaining the process to her I added a column at the end of the table in Word by tabbing over, which automatically creates a new row. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. She was amazed. All this time she had been right clicking and choosing Insert row each time she needed another row.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I think that during the process of your performance appraisal it would be a good time to bring it up, but I never have. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Is the appraisal/performance evaluation the time to ask for a raise? That could make for an interesting new posting. Keep up the good work with the blog!