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10 E-mail Etiquette Pet Peeves and How to Handle Them

Office Dynamics

The results led to our first “ Email etiquette ” story. The “oops” factor: If you need more than two paragraphs to cover your topic, you’re better off using the phone, or attaching a Word* file. The “oops” factor: Also consider whether you really need to include meeting minutes or status reports with your email.

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© 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.

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

© 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.©

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© 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.

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Our role is important to the success of executives and managers everywhere. Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Why do we not use their full name?

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!