Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

It seems there is a huge appetite for training however we still have issues with our organisation’s paying for us to attend events. The good news is that more assistants are taking training into their own hands and setting up internal and external networking groups for their peers. The post What can assistants expect in 2015?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Assistants can also recommend all of the apps to their manager. This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check details on the go. Tipping in restaurants around the world can be very confusing.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Every year, managers and human resources professionals like you struggle with the same issue: what to give their employees for the holidays. Grab your techie a geek-chic Nerd Herder Gadget Wallet to keep his headphones, charging cords, flash drives, phone, cash and cards organized and close at hand. For the Foodie. For the Tech Geek.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Flight, hotel, cars, flight tracking and itinerary management. Find restaurants, dentists, bar, salons even doctors wherever you are! For an assistant managing a team of travelers this could “automagically” make your job a lot easier! You can find great restaurants, open tables and even earn reward points for each reservation.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. Love this app for myself and my manager.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. Love this app for myself and my manager.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

As we all know keeping our managers on track is at times a logistical nightmare. I’ve often seen (and have done this myself) PAs standing outside board rooms waiting for their manager’s meeting to finish so that they can escort them to the next meeting room so that the boss doesn’t get lost or side tracked.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 3, 2014

before checking my emails and heading for the train station at 7:50am. I usually arrive at 9.00am (trains dependent!) Apart from the usual diary management, calls etc, today looked liked this: I arrived at 9.00am, read through and prioritised emails. What time do you get into the office and what time do you leave?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Joining a local networking group is a fantastic opportunity for assistants to meet other assistants in their area, receive training and support from the local community. Assistants will no longer have to get their manager’s permission to travel to London or other major cities for networking opportunities which can be a major hurdle.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This means they can manage their need for privacy, concentrate more easily and collaborate with their teams without disruptions. Far fewer employees have laptops (39 percent), mobile phones (40 percent) or tablet computers (13 percent) available to them at work. Fixed Technology exceeds mobile by 2:1.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Let me tell you about ezCater with over 100,000 restaurants to choose from nationwide and 24/7 customer support.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2014

During my time in Geneva it certainly hadn’t escaped my notice that Geneva is an expensive city: you can’t really escape it (unless you spend all of your time hanging around the central train station). After a few hours of sightseeing I got the phone call and headed back to the hotel to check out my room.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

I always synch all of my files from my main Mac computer in my home office to Dropbox so that I am sure to have all of them handy while on the road by using the app on my phone and tablet. I use Asana for task and project management, and the app is on my iPhone and iPad, so I can see all of my tasks at a glance and add to them if needed.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. Additionally if you have equipped your manager with all of the information they need to deal with any emergencies, they will be able to cope without you being there to help, particularly if they are in a different time zone.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

I also met with all of the Sales Managers at the hotels local to my office and discussed their corporate rates. I spent a long time managing the relationship with the serviced apartment supplier and also dealt with all of the positive and negative feedback from the consultants. It may feel strange inviting people up to your apartment!

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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.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Let me tell you about ezCater with over 100,000 restaurants to choose from nationwide and 24/7 customer support.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

So we have a few of Panera’s policies that set them apart from other restaurants, and that includes antibiotic free chicken, no trans fat, many natural ingredients and an impressive list of whole grain breads, but does that have a significant impact on customer service and the Business Week’s award?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days.

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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. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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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. You can use google to get similar information.

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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. When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning!

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit. If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World.

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

Blume hears a lot of personal despair every day as she does her job as a Seattle-based recruiter specializing in property management for Career Strategies Inc. “In One 20-year-veteran of property management recently told Blume that her job was “eating her soul.” Managers really don’t know what to do during a time like this.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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