On The Job

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We may think of malware inserted into a company's system, or someone tinkering with machinery so that it will break down and disrupt operations. Never permit shortcuts to speed up decision-making. Bring up irrelevant topics as much as possible. Bring up irrelevant topics as much as possible. Make speeches.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 28, 2016

On top of all of that, we have opened up bookings for next year’s Assist Conference. Meeting Management including Board and Committee Meetings. Minute Taking. Managing Administrative systems across large departments. All of the elements that make up my tool kit require attention. Events Management.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 8, 2013

At my very first meeting which took place in my second month of employment, the leader of the group asked if anyone would be interested in helping out as a recording secretary. I looked around the room and no hands went up. Little did I know at that time where that one little act of courage would take me. Author: Julie Hill.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2016

Whether your business has “taken the plunge” to going paperless recently, or you’re currently weighing up if you should do so, it pays to fully understand what this means and how you can manage the both the process of change as well as the way you work in future. Governance Improvements.

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Administrative Arts

JULY 19, 2010

I got this e-mail from Kelly: What is the business standard for the length of time to keep meeting minutes? You didn’t specify what type of minutes you need to keep. How long you retain meeting minutes will depend on the type of meetings you are referring to. 10 Tips for Effective Meeting Minutes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© 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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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. From a personal branding point of view they suggested that if you kept reminders then you would be seen as someone who is on top of things and nothing gets by you. -- Wait a minute! January 16, 2010 Patricia said.

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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. If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 24, 2013

I am, however, a big fan of apps that do one thing really well, and especially apps that do that and can scale up or down in the process. Less Meeting has helped me deal with meetings more effectively and efficiently — and it scales in a way that allows people to slowly adopt it without feeling overwhelmed.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 24, 2013

I am, however, a big fan of apps that do one thing really well, and especially apps that do that and can scale up or down in the process. Less Meeting has helped me deal with meetings more effectively and efficiently -- and it scales in a way that allows people to slowly adopt it without feeling overwhelmed.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Along with our multiple work passwords, we have a password for our home computer, and if we sign up for Facebook, Twitter or any other website, we have another password to remember. Thank goodness I get three tries to pick the right one before the system locks me out. 17 passwords at work alone with different sites and logins.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

I must admit that it helps that I learnt to use a computer on the old DOS system and shortcut keys were the only option, but even those who normally use a mouse can transition over quite easily. To select text, press Shift and the arrow key left, right or up or down depending on how much text you want to select. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do.

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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. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

When an opportunity came up, I went for it. Working is something we all have to do, but when it loses our interest, it makes it pretty hard to get up in the morning and make the commute in. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. Job satisfaction is important.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Maintaining a good bring-forward system is important to have things ready when needed. Having a good filing system and keeping the file list up to date is something every assistant needs to be able to do. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 411 Look Up 411.ca 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

I also have a quick check over my emails and calendar for the day, I do have a few meetings today that I also need to attend. 0910 – So far so good, I have a cup of tea and have had the time to set up my computer, open the post and even say hello to my colleagues. 1630 – Another meeting to attend.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

at the bottom and moved the My Favourites up so it would be convenient for your use. Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Do you have a system for prioritizing your workload? Check: Is your software high-functioning and up-to-date? EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. I will try it, thanks for the tip. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Until you remember on your own what year you are in, this is a good back up system. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You want to keep up to date on their working life and all they have to do. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. Keep an organized filing system and file list. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 8, 2009

When you go home however -- that is the time you come up with the perfect answer. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Both men ended up being great to work with. Sometimes doing something that is a little outside our comfort zone ends up being just right. One of the things I am required to do is take minutes and I have avoided having to do that for 25 years. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Making a List, Checking it Twice The Board meeting I am preparing for is a two-day event and I dont want to forget anything that I need to do leading up to it, or anything that I need on the day of. I have a checklist for each day with a list of things I have to remember to bring or do before and after the meeting.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

I grew up in a world that used Last Name, First Name (i.e. This way, you always have it at your fingertips in a quick easy-to-find system. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. See what I mean? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca Be sure to ask before you take the job. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Productivityist

MARCH 31, 2016

For example, the meeting service Do has integration with Evernote that allows meetings to be exported for easy access. Meeting minutes are exported to a notebook dedicated exclusively to Do content. (Do Do is free to use in its most basic iteration and you can sign up for it here.).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. Keep up the good work with the blog! I think that during the process of your performance appraisal it would be a good time to bring it up, but I never have. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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