Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Rate Your Time-Management Skills Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 22, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Complete this short self-evaluation checklist to assess your time-management skills. The noes are the areas you need work on to develop those skills.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Examine the ripple effect that technology has on society, encompassing education and essential skills acquisition. Recognize the need for proficient mediators and facilitators to navigate the complexities of intersecting systems in order to comprehend societal impacts. Transcript Frank Cottle [00:00:51] Welcome to the future.

AT&T 246

AT&T Skills Agencies Goals 246

Go Burrows

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Every assistant role is unique, impacted by the leader you support, your unique skill set, and the relationship you build together. Every assistant role is unique, impacted by the leader you support, your unique skill set, and the relationship you build together. What this means: the EA role is rife with opportunity.

Gifts 78

Gifts Holidays ASAP Interviewing 78

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

But in addition to intervening, there are other important ways to support people who experience microaggressions, systemic inequities and other barriers to opportunity — and one way is through microafffirmations. Microaffirmation #3: Acknowledge important religious and cultural holidays and life milestones.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Success

AUGUST 10, 2023

Calhoun invented Chickapig after complaining to friends one holiday that a game they were playing together was boring, and placed a bet that he could come up with something better. Chickapig is now played at the Virginia Institute of Autism and is being studied to see how it might be used to help improve social skills among affected adults.

2002 190

2002 Holidays Learning AT&T 190

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

As an EA you’re not only there to support staff on a one to one basis or a team (depending on the company structure and needs) but you also find yourself processing invoices and expenses, whilst logging everyone’s holidays and preparing for the latest marketing conference while booking a flight for your executive to NYC – all at the same time!

Management 100

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Holiday and sickness records. If the executive runs a department the assistant should manage all of their holiday and sickness records with the authority to sign off standard holiday requests and short term sickness leave. Administrative systems. The post Which tasks should assistants manage?

Management 100

Management Suppliers Holidays Calendars 100

Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A peak hiring season can typically be seen during the new year from January-February and September-October, just before the holidays. With Holidays approaching and recruiting slowing down around November and December, it's easier to get lost in the chaos. Holiday events are also an excellent opportunity to expand your network.

Holidays 52

Holidays Networking Social Media Stress 52

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2016

As most of us know Millennials love technology and will prefer to have everything available on cloud based systems so that they access the information wherever and whenever. Or in other words, tacking on some holiday time to your business trip. Bleisure travel is apparently (hey, I’m only just a Millennial!)

Travel 100

Travel Holidays Credit Card Phones 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I recently visited Belfast on holiday and I can confirm that tourism is booming which can only mean that Lorna is one busy PA! . Preparation and multi-tasking skills are key. We all recognised the need for a support network and wanted to develop our networking skills, share ideas and practical advice.

Social Media 100

Social Media Networking Promotion Agenda 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Put team events on your calendar, like a team building day outside the office, an appreciation dinner, a holiday party, and a company outing. Your team members will appreciate your investment in them, and their new skills will pay you back in dividends. Throughout the year, make it a point to thank them for a job well done.

Calendars 100

Calendars Goals Holidays Networking 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 27, 2014

You have to continue to impress them with your talents, your skills and your commitment to their business success. Things like your office hours, holidays observed, contact information, methods used for payments and time reporting; anything that you feel is important for the client to know but may not be part of the contract itself.

Express Mail 100

Express Mail Gifts Forms Business Cards 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Read this story I did for Gannett/USAToday and promise yourself that you'll spend some time this Thanksgiving holiday giving thanks for our military and their families. At the event, he met leaders from System One Holdings , a company that provides technical outsourcing solutions. And then help one of them find a job.

Networking 100

Networking Job Hunting Resume 2008 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 10, 2012

The PMs all had tools and techniques in their skill set which allowed them to identify key issues and then resolve and improve the process. The next exercise is to create a system that enables you to retrieve your things quickly and efficiently.

Filing 100

Filing Project Management Environment Holidays 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 16, 2013

You have to continue to impress them with your talents, your skills and your commitment to their business success. Things like your office hours, holidays observed, contact information, methods used for payments and time reporting; anything that you feel is important for the client to know but may not be part of the contract itself.

Express Mail 100

Express Mail Gifts Forms Business Cards 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? If your phone system shows internal vs. external calls, alter your greeting appropriately. While forms of technology are making inroads into the communication process, the telephone is still an important source of contact with people.

Etiquette 100

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. Lets grow together! A new topic each month.

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I have a similar system with my boss. I put travel in red and action reminders in yellow, but that is our own system and it works for us. but I don't use that system or know what the colours mean. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. January 16, 2010 Patricia said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Calendars 100

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Check: Do you have a system for prioritizing your workload? I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Thank goodness I get three tries to pick the right one before the system locks me out. On some sites there is an option to "Remember my password," which is helpful until your system crashes and you lose everything and then how are you ever going to remember what the password was in the first place since you havent had to enter it in a year?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The following is an excerpt from the book The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth by Steven S. Leaders understand the nature of time and are skilled at prioritizing it to make an impact. For others it is a skill that must be honed through experience.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:53 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , buddy system , professional assistant , work buddy Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

These are the core of time management and need to be understood to develop efficient time management skills. Skills such as decision making , emotional intelligence and critical thinking are also essential to effective time management. It is important to integrate your whole life into your time management system.

Management 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

New Years Resolution: Use a to-do list or task tracking system! - [link] - Cathy Sexton shares some great thoughts on to-do systems. Focus and Concentration Seven Secrets for Maximizing Your Concentration Skills - [link] - by Ali Luke shares some great tips that will help you increase your ability to focus and concentrate. 

Management 100

Management Phones Networking Fax 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Maintaining a good bring-forward system is important to have things ready when needed. Having a good filing system and keeping the file list up to date is something every assistant needs to be able to do. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Be prepared and think ahead. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Filing IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material! the next day!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material! the next day!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Until you remember on your own what year you are in, this is a good back up system. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 8, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material! the next day!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

A good bring-forward system is a must for this as you will want to bring forward items they will need for meetings and conference calls. Keep an organized filing system and file list. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. I love this system and at the end of each day I go through my folder and pull out what I need for the next day. I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

This way, you always have it at your fingertips in a quick easy-to-find system. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Interviewing IAAP International 100