Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 10, 2014

Yes to Michael Kors’ party, I want the driver to drop me off at 9:30 and pick me up at 9:45 sharp. Every time I get called into my managers office I grab a pen and my note pad before seeing them. If my manager has asked me to do something small I usually do it immediately – for example, printing or photocopying something.

AT&T 100

AT&T Calendars Keyboards Email 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.    I don't care what tool you receive your e-mail in, you still have to manage it or it will run you. 

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Email Management Filing Monster 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

This past week I was helping a client set up their event payment processing and thought I'd share the steps with you here today.   When I set up my account to use PayPal Here I used their online form to get signed up, but found when I was helping my client that calling PayPal was a much faster way. don't need it. 

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. I was fortunate to work with some amazing managers and executives who were happy to mentor me about business and how to be a business partner.

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Mentoring Skills Learning IAAP 189

On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2012

Sometimes the highlight of my day is meeting the new UPS driver. Or cleaning out my keyboard that has become gummed up with peanut butter (the hazards of eating at your desk.) That's why I was intrigued to talk to someone who broke away from the mundane working world and set himself up to work from a truly fabulous place.

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Telecommuting 2004 2005 Keyboards 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 30, 2008

As a secretary I typed letters, answered the phone and did the filing. As an administrative assistant I manage my boss's practice so he can do his job. The role of the secretary/assistant has always followed the needs of management. New executives are computer savvy and are comfortable on a keyboard. But how can we help?

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Keyboards Filing Administrative Professionals 100

Productivityist

DECEMBER 22, 2016

A few of the stupid things I tried to manage the e-mail: * Folders. A major part of my processing speed is in keyboard shortcuts in my e-mail program. You should look into keyboard shortcuts too. For each step of my process, I have a keyboard shortcut such as CTRL-1, CTRL-2 , CTRL-3, etc. I use my phone for this.

Email 40

Email Keyboards Phones Project Management 40

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

You actually end up thinking that you are working harder, yet you are reducing your productivity by about 30%. Thats quite a bit of work that you could be catching up on throughout your day, each and every day. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task. Believe it or not, this can lower productivity.

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2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 07, 2007 A few years ago I decided to change over to Apple computers from Windows based computers and up until now it seemed the right decision.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. When you chat, they can't hear your voice, when you are on the phone, they can't see you, etc. Phone (providing value) 4. Email (build trust) 3. Go Offline.

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Networking Social Media Twitter Facebook 100

Service Untitled

APRIL 15, 2011

Managing customer expectations are closely tied to an organization’s consistent and accurate ability to communicate. When there are poorly managed expectations and neglectful follow-up procedures, customers become confused, disappointed, and frustrated. Let us assume a customer comes into a store to purchase a smart phone.

Medical 40

Medical Purchasing Customer Service Keyboards 40

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 23, 2012

" You see, managing your tasks is a personal thing.    There are many fantastic systems out there for managing tasks.  Keeping up with To Dos means getting your prioritized list in front of you. I have a clipboard that sits to the left of my keyboard. What type of to do list should I use?"

Calendars 100

Calendars Keyboards AT&T Management 100

Small Business CEO

AUGUST 30, 2012

At the end of the day, your desk should have little more on it than your computer, keyboard, mouse pad, phone, and perhaps a framed photograph of a loved one. That doesn’t mean you won’t have clutter pile up through the day, but it’s how you begin your next work session that matters. Clean Up Your Desktop.

Keyboards 40

Keyboards Filing AT&T Phones 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 14, 2008

Here are some features directly from the site: Manage Your Passwords and Log In automatically. Defeat Keyloggers by not using the keyboard to type passwords. Defeat Keyloggers by not using the keyboard to type passwords. Back up your passwords and copy them between computers. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

2008 100

2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

Productivityist

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The form factor of a smartphone is far smaller than a computer, the ability to type quickly is hindered on the tiny keyboard, and a smartphone really cant act as a hub as much as a computer can. Here''s why you should make your smartphone your email device - and how you can set it up quickly and easily. But it''s still a phone.

Email 40

Email Dropbox Phones Keyboards 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 August, 2010 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys I am on vacation and on my home computer I do not have a mouse so rely on keyboard shortcut keys, which reminded me again how helpful they are and how they are a big timesaver rather than reaching for the mouse all the time.

Keyboards 100

Keyboards Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint 100

On The Job

AUGUST 21, 2007

But I know that math is critical in our world, and I still hold in high esteem anyone who managed to make it through Miss Boren’s algebra class. While it’s easy to hunch over the keyboard and commune only with the Internet, it’s the creative give-and-take with other people that generates the most satisfying work. Sharing ideas.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Credit Card Agencies Keyboards 100

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. She had to set up an away voicemail message and fortunately had kept a script of what her away message usually said, She worked for a doctor so it was important that the proper referral numbers were given.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. laughs* I had one boss who was absolutely forbidden to schedule his own appointments because he would foul up his calendar so badly. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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?" Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

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.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! The 3 Network and Skype have created a mobile phone handset with Skype button , so the user can make free Skype calls into the internet to any Skype user world-wide.

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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).

Calendars 100

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 26, 2007

So the dog and two cats appear, dumping over the trash, barfing up something they should not have eaten, and scrambling to lie on the computer keyboard, my lap or whatever papers I need, all the while drooling and shedding and panting and meowing. So they breathe until I can’t stand it and I look up. Run it up the flagpole.

Telecommuting 100

Telecommuting Keyboards Home Office Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. 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? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. " Warning!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

Google 100

Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

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. CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. " Warning!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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. I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. no tickets.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.  I personally use a Franklin Covey planner because I love the look of the pages, but many other companies make planner pages with the same set-up.   But, what is the right kind of planner to use? 

Calendars 100

Calendars Microsoft Outlook Twitter Purchasing 100

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. They said it works with most phone services. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100