Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
We become stressed out and angry. An administrative peer thinks his process for approaching meeting planning is the best way and you feel your approach is better. Often, we build our case to justify what we did and why. Our pulse races, our stomach hurts and we wonder, “Why?” instead of “Why not?”.
All Things Admin
JUNE 23, 2021
While they do work together to save you time, effort, and stress, they are not the same. They save you time and unnecessary stress. Using the staff meeting planning example, here are the batches or segments: Date Selection and Participants. Meeting Agenda. Meeting Invitations. Meeting Catering.
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Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
What surprised me after looking at the list was that many of the requests had to do with the typical administrative skills or tasks such as: managing multiple managers, dealing with difficult people, managing stress, calendar management, and troubleshooting. For example, what are the skills you need to be excellent at meeting planning?
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 9, 2010
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. It will make my life easier.
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. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? Manage: Try scheduling e-mail checks every two hours to minimize time spent with the e-mail account open.
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. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 20, 2010
Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy.
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