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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

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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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Admin Buddies

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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. She had to set up an away voicemail message and fortunately had kept a script of what her away message usually said, She worked for a doctor so it was important that the proper referral numbers were given.

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. laughs* I had one boss who was absolutely forbidden to schedule his own appointments because he would foul up his calendar so badly. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

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He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. Come up with a plan on how you are going to improve in the areas you identified as needing improvement. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.