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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

Does your boss need to be at the meeting? What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? If your boss calls the meeting.

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. When I reviewed the invoice I noticed there was a guest on our bill who wasnt in our party so that amount got taken off. Once the invoice arrives you should check to make sure everything is accurate.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you have treated anyone unfairly, take the time to apologize and try to make things right. Review these steps regularly and practice them in your day-to-day work life. Accept that you cant do everything yourself. Dont be afraid to ask for help and guidance from others. Maintain a good work/life balance.

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

This meeting was held out of town and those are a bit more hectic because I cant easily go to my desk to get what I need. 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.

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Every time I use a bus ticket, I keep a mental inventory so I know when I need to buy some more and dont show up at the bus stop one morning and Oops! The night before I go to a Board meeting, I review all my templates, agendas, binder, attendance sheets and everything I am going to need or might need. no tickets.

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Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. I am sure I could have done well as I have learned nearly everything there is to know about getting someone from point A to point B.

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

Actually, my office uses the all day events for the staff calendar- that way we can review the top of the calendar to determine what staff is in/out for the day. January 16, 2010 Foley-In-Charge said. Our office manager updates it every morning. I do like the color features, but I only use the bright yellow for appts that cannot be moved.

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