Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Lets enjoy our day together.© ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Several former assistants at Ernst & Young say they had an inkling their roles might be in jeopardy when the firm required them to pass a series of tests on PowerPoint and Excel. Being an excellent assistant is not just about PowerPoint and Excel. This is a huge misconception that society has embraced and projected.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 12, 2016

If you throw it out there, it gets others thinking about what they can share and then you have an environment of sharing information and growing. If you are at a meeting and have a PowerPoint presentation on screen (in Slideshow mode), but are not ready to show it yet, press B and the screen will go black, or W to make it white.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

On the other hand, is the ability to create PowerPoint presentations critical or is it only necessary to be able to “edit” them. Of course you want to establish rapport and really get to know someone in a relaxed environment, but make sure all the candidates are given the same questions and scenarios to address.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, as we navigate the complexities of modern business environments, we can’t ignore the need for advanced documentation techniques for some procedures. Word, OneNote, or PowerPoint : For audio recording tools. It can be scanned into a digital format and referenced from anywhere, by anyone.

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

But this is perhaps the first software that can be found in even the most tech resistant office environments, that is making its evolution to a cloud based service. It’s not exactly new, those of us with ‘geek genes’ have known about and even utilized SAAS for years. See the beauty? Yeah, I thought you would.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Let’s assume that you have a great position, work for a great leader, like your environment. You and another administrative assistant can both be skilled at PowerPoint but one of you is more advanced; use of video and imagery. Whether you work in a large enterprise or small company, you always need to establish your worth.

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Allwork

APRIL 22, 2024

I mean, few leaders have ever tasted an environment where the team is initiating on their own in better ways than that leader could. So an illustration, how do they do. Frank Cottle [ 00:03:26 ]: Better when I’m not there? Chris McAlister [ 00:03:28 ]: Bingo. Thank you. And we hear it all the time, you know, how rare that is.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2015

I love the live classroom environment. You need to read your handouts and PowerPoint slides after you attend the webinar. It is the world’s largest organization for talent and human capital development. For 25 years I have been teaching live workshops, seminars and training programs for executive and administrative assistants.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. However, for business casual and business dress environments, Im still a purist. That goes for men and women. No jeans, no shorts, no capris.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

All this is to say, responsibilities and the environment of the job may differ from employer to employer. Some industries and positions require a great deal of travel, as well, while others may be more situated within their own city.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? Do you wish you could take a fog horn and toot it around, just so that they would quiet down?

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Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

And given the role many administrative staff are playing in supporting their teams in today’s challenging business environment, they deserve the recognition more than ever. Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. If you are going to wear a costume, make sure to wear something tasteful, not too scary or revealing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

So the next time you drink a cup of java and realize that its not the greatest in taste (like the one I have at work - but have gotten used to it over time and loving it), ask your office manager if they are willing to dish out a little extra green to supplement a better working environment. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont feel that you are not doing your job. Dont think of yourself as a robot. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. You have to understand how a professional administrator operates and also have the technology and software to run your business in a successful manner.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Small Firm: You have more of a “second home” type of feel. Your co-workers are more friendly , since you are more closely knit with each other. You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

How do you manage your workload in an environment where “perfect” is the standard against which your performance is measured? For example, if one PowerPoint slide has a slightly fuzzy image, will the audience really even notice? When you’re trying so hard to make things perfect, time often gets the better of you.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2013

These are the tasks that you should reference in this question but also talk about how you like to use these task to motivate yourself along with the actual working environment.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? or “I wish I could quit!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

Therefore, not just any PowerPoint or Excel class will truly serve the profession. Johnny said that HR is simply not able to guarantee a safe environment for every staffer and therefore, each person needs to take responsibility for acting in their own best interest and safety. As Vickie and I knew it would, the time flew.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in. You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top? If the management at your organization doesnt care about whats going on, is this really a place that you want to be at?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2011

Here’s a short description from the Evernote website: “Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. Did we mention that it’s free?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

These work in Word, PowerPoint, and (Excel and Outlook with some exceptions). Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Ive been in offices where loud music is acceptable with people shouting over cubicles at each other, which was perfectly acceptable - it made the environment vibrant and fosters team unity. Its up to the individual to analyze this culture in addition to the individual relationships around them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ▼ April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier.

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