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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

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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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. He has a unique way of walking. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

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If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. Once you have those details you can start the scheduling process to find a convenient time for everyone. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Provide a contact number. Oh where or where is my password?

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

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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? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them.

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Is it that time of the year already?

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I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training. I think that during the process of your performance appraisal it would be a good time to bring it up, but I never have. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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New Hire Overload

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This checklist was given to the new hire and to each administrator as their guide to help them through the process and the hiring supervisor would schedule an appointment during the first week on the job with each of the administrators. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Oh where or where is my password?

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Frustration Busters!

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It worked and through explaining the process to her I added a column at the end of the table in Word by tabbing over, which automatically creates a new row. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. She was amazed. All this time she had been right clicking and choosing Insert row each time she needed another row.

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

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The first day of each month, I go through the monthly folder and sort the items into the appropriate numbered file to be processed through the course of the new month. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. If it something that needs attention after the month ends, then it goes into the monthly folder. Thats great!