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The Ultimate Executive Assistant Toolbox

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A Reliable System for Tracking Tasks We’re not going to suggest one “right” system for how you manage tasks. Some people prefer a paper diary or a system of sticky notes. The aim is to have a system that helps you manage your critical emails, such as tags, folders, and labels, preventing them from ever getting lost.

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© 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.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© 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.

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Retrieve Your Files With Ease

Professional Assistant Blog

Creating a filing system can be tricky, as you need to know exactly how to file your files and what type of information you would need to be able to access quickly. One of my readers asks: I am trying to organize a file room based not on traditional alphabetical filing, but on a retrieval system. as you mentioned in your question.

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

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 am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. January 16, 2010 Patricia said.

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

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 am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Yes, I did mean "awry" and not "array" thanks for pointing that out and glad you are paying attention :) Patricia February 13, 2010 Louis said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.