Practically Perfect PA
MAY 4, 2016
I printed these off and had them next to my keyboard whenever I was working through another set of meeting notes. I used to find that I repeated the same words over and over to describe the decisions made and actions agreed. So a few years ago I wrote out a list of 50 handy verbs that I could slot into the minutes as and when I needed them.
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
I create folders for @action, @waiting for, and then reference folders by subject. People who have hundreds or thousands of emails in their in-boxes (and who have things falling through the cracks or high stress as result) typically use their in-boxes for 2 things for which it doesn't function well: 1. For storage 2. It's easy.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 29, 2009
With references like these how can I lose? Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. My current boss says we get along like a house on fire. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 12, 2008
If you do have to leave, dont forget to ask for a reference letter. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. A good reference can go a long way towards getting your next job. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. She loved it! Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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