Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Well along with the usual stresses of travelling your boss also has to attend meetings and act professionally when in many cases they are dealing with jet lag and the continuous business activities back in the UK office. A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. It will make my life easier. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy. 23, 1 p.m.

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Worxbee

APRIL 5, 2021

It’s easy to get distracted or stressed when you’re thinking about the many other tasks waiting for you! #2. One of the problems with this theory is that it’s training you to divide your attention and lose focus on key tasks. if one person needs to dial in) Whether you need to account for different time zones….

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Perhaps even on a little royalty as you pass their way. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word?? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

In fact, I was quite young when a top executive taught me about daily huddles—how to have them; what to discuss; benefits reaped from holding our huddles. That is nothing in terms of how much time is saves you and your executive. Reduces stress for both the executive and assistant. The Benefits of One-on-One Meetings.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. I was wondering what type of experience or training does one need to aquire to support a Board of Directors? How does one break into this field? June 16, 2009 Ericasaid. This is a great post. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. How to get Office fat fast. A firm but short handshake is all it takes. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

If I forgot to bring my laptop with me to a meeting out of town, that would be an almost disaster for me because I prepare my minutes ahead of time on my computer and basically all I have to do at the meeting is fill in the blanks. Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Get knowledgeable on how to work the various office equipment. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. If your employer doesnt know who you are and what you do, it is very likely when it comes to making cuts, your position will seem like something they can do without. Be a team player. Be the go-to person in your office.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. In todays working world it is probably the norm that we are going to work for more than one person, the question is how to balance it? In my readers example, the problem was the trials of working for multiple bosses when one or more of them is disorganized.

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Productivityist

JUNE 19, 2013

We tend to rush to get all of those tasks taken care of before we head off the next day (or even later that day) rather than take the time to really prepare accordingly and leave home with less stress on our minds. That trip down will give me some time to myself where I can reflect and refine my plans for September onward.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Tools Options Preferences E-mail Options Advanced E-mail Options Unclick “Suggest names while completing To, cc and bcc…&# My life is much simply now with less stress. How important is it, really? . Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" " Is it that time of the year already?

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Brilliantly Better

JULY 17, 2010

One thing that you may not know, though, is that 2 months ago I had no idea about how to write an iPhone app. Learned how to create a project and what the folder structure means. Can be tricky at times. Did a few tests with some sample projects to see how the building process works. Enough with whining, let’s start this.

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