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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 12, 2008
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Admin Buddies
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 20, 2010
It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 5, 2010
He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!
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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin
Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 31, 2009
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. Come up with a plan on how you are going to improve in the areas you identified as needing improvement. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!
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Are you prepared?
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 13, 2010
I take the bus to work and I often see people getting on a busy bus and then going through their backpack or purse looking for their bus tickets and holding up the line. They had enough time as they saw the bus approaching, they know they will need it, but time and time again, they are searching for it. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 10, 2010
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 10, 2010
Another time I was trying to find a full-serve gas station to fill up, but there was nothing to be found. It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running. He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it. 411 Look Up 411.ca Something to think about.
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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 28, 2009
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Dealing in real time.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 13, 2010
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. Think about it the next time you give someone a timeline. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"
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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary
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. I have the software at home, but havent gotten the gumption up to load it yet. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca
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We did it Canada!
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
National pride -- all time high. What a blast the last two weeks have been, but I dont think I could have taken any more late nights staying up to watch the Olympics in Eastern Standard Time. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!
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When your voicemail goes awry.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
A good tip if you flub up your voicemail is to press # and it should give you prompts to get out of it. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning! Incoming text message. I look like that!!
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Calendar "ah ha"
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 15, 2010
The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue).
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Go with your gut feeling!
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 31, 2009
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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I gave at the office
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 23, 2010
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 22, 2009
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
Taking stock
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 9, 2010
By using the template I was able to accomplish everything with enough time to change, touch up my make up and hair and then off to the next event. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning! I look like that!!
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Laughing all the Way to Work
AUGUST 22, 2009
© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" So how do you word your follow-up e-mail so as not to come across as impatient? It is OK to follow up, but be nice.people have a lot on their plate and your request is probably not the only thing they have to do, so be understanding, but be persistent.
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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
Thank goodness for Google , I use it all the time to get answers. This time I came up with a site called Karens Linguistics Issues. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Playing nice in the sandbox
Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 4, 2010
It is frustrating to the rest of the team because they are trying to meet certain goals and when there is a problem it takes time away from the manager who has to deal with it, but also the whole team as they see the time ticking and production at a standstill. She would spend more time complaining about it and whining than cleaning.
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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc.
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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 12, 2010
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 9, 2010
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? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca
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We don't know what we don't know
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 1, 2010
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 21, 2009
If a conference comes up and they are looking for someone to do the registration, we can step in and do that or we can organize it from start to finish. Who better than the admins to come up with something that works. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Confessions of a Micro-Manager
Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 4, 2009
And always checking up on you. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Did you do this? Did you do that? Hire smart!
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 5, 2009
I was at the cottage with a friend and she was cranky and started to get wound up about something to do with her husband. By the end of the call her husband had caught her crankiness and it ended up with them both being angry. She ended up calling her husband back and apologizing for her bad mood. Lets enjoy our day together.©
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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ▼ September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Whose meeting is it anyway?
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 16, 2010
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 27, 2008
I am busy, busy this week preparing to leave because I dont want to leave any loose ends and I want to cover off on anything that might come up in my absence. I also know that when I come back I will have to work twice as hard to make up for the time that I am away. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 31, 2010
No, its not e-cards (I am not a fan of e-cards as one more e-mail cluttering up my Inbox is not a welcome thing), but these are actual hard copy cards that you can customize and send out with your own special message. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca
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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 27, 2009
My friend said it didnt seem to faze her and she quickly pulled up her skirt and kept talking like nothing happened. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca This woman was speaking to the CEO and her skirt slipped down to her ankles.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Contest!
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 9, 2008
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 21, 2009
The next time a new challenge or opportunity comes up at work, pay attention to what you tell yourself -- are you being positive or negative? Once you start doubting yourself, it is hard to bring yourself back up. I think everyone feels insecure at one time or another, but I find you cant let insecurity get the best of you.
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Colour Coding Works.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 23, 2009
► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! Incoming text message.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 1, 2009
Of course there will come a time when questions about certain things will not have to be asked as it is hoped the new hire will catch on to the office procedures and their initiative will kick in and they will take on these tasks on their own, but in the beginning please ask. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!
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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.
Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 6, 2009
One day she just up and quit. One of the biggest issues surrounding substance abuse in the workplace are the lies required to keep up the front that everything is ok. My purpose in posting this article is to bring this topic up for anyone who is strugging with this problem or knows of someone who is. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Do you like what you do?
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 5, 2009
If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!
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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
Check: Is your software high-functioning and up-to-date? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca It reduces confusion by improving organization and leaves your work space clean. " Warning! Incoming text message. I look like that!!
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 29, 2009
Do you ever get that ho hum feeling about your job and know it is time to consider moving on? After four years at my previous job I knew it was time to go. When an opportunity came up, I went for it. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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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. at the bottom and moved the My Favourites up so it would be convenient for your use. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 21, 2009
You dont have time anyway! ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning!
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