Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2017

Search for Loyalty Programs: Most admins know their traveler’s date of birth, phone number, address, and loyalty programs by heart but couldn’t even guess a digit in their own loyalty programs. Post on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to see if people have tips for sights and restaurants in your destination. Packing Your Bags.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

According to Guidant, the highest number of women-owned small businesses were in retail (18%), followed by “food and restaurant” at 12% and “health, beauty and fitness services” at 10%. You cannot tell a 2-year-old you’re going to fire him if he doesn’t get potty trained.” of women-owned businesses. “It

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

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. I use the website all the time, not just for planning travel but also for expenses, so it is helpful having the app on my phone. Tipping in restaurants around the world can be very confusing. Weatherbug: Free.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2015

I come across all kinds of interesting sights, people, places and great restaurants. It is amazing how many people do not take in their world, they are completed strapped to their phone or tablets. Make sure you have all the phone numbers of contacts, nearby hospitals, and closest pharmacy where you can easily access them.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A lot of planning has gone into this trip – from the airline you chose to fly to the hotel you selected to the restaurants you’ll eat at. Ask yourself these questions to help jog your memory about other achievements from the past year: • Did you attend any professional development training? (in You worked with a budget.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

For the employee who comes in every Monday morning talking about the new restaurant she tried or her latest culinary concoction, try a fabulous Charted Cheese Wheel print from Pop Chart Lab or a gift card to her favorite local restaurant. For the Foodie. For the Beer Drinker. Look for tickets to a beer tasting event or brewery tour.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Find restaurants, dentists, bar, salons even doctors wherever you are! Easily make reservations with a selection of over 20,000 restaurants in the US, Canada and Mexico. You can find great restaurants, open tables and even earn reward points for each reservation. Mobile travel planning made easy. Seat Guru by Trip Advisor.

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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!). Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check your details on the go.

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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!). Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check your details on the go.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Except in the case of “foodie” travelers, most people will pick restaurants based on convenience and location rather than the hottest artisanal eats. Using resources like Open Table will allow you to see all the top-rated restaurants around your traveler’s meetings and hotel. However, they don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 12, 2011

Laptops and phones are powerful enough that we can complete most types of tasks while travelling; any location can be a workstation. Don’t leave your laptop or other sensitive information in your hotel room and resist the urge to ask the person next to you to keep an eye on your belongings when in a café or restaurant. But should you?

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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!) I finalised show flow and liaised with the restaurant and AV company in Cannes on the final details. I then spent a frustrating 30mins on the phone trying to get Ben’s Sky satellite dish fixed – still no joy!

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

In a spacious executive car your manager can work from their laptops in comfort, they can take private phone calls and they catch up on their reading. I’ve had many managers that have used their private car for meetings, either picking clients up on the way to restaurants or the meeting venue. Space to work. Local knowledge.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 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. Dozens of times throughout the day, you refresh your phone to see if you have new emails.

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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. We must be fussy when it comes to our training and pick events that not just tackle the same old issues but instead really cater for our needs. Technology.

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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 have a data package on my phone and tablet so I can work from anywhere regardless of Wifi.   An iPad (or any Tablet) is a Must.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 7, 2013

While you don’t see people smoking inside trains, smoking in restaurants, especially bars, is allowed. They do have designated smoking section, areas, or covered greenhouse looking structures too (near train stations or in sections of buildings to contain all the smoke). If the train is late, the time is wrong.

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On The Job

JULY 26, 2011

You claim you hate gossips, but have sent emails passing along the latest scuttlebutt concerning a colleague's dating habits after you overheard her on the phone. Even though the company trained you to have that skill.about five years ago. You keep your colleagues waiting at a restaurant for a lunch get-together. You dither.

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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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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Far fewer employees have laptops (39 percent), mobile phones (40 percent) or tablet computers (13 percent) available to them at work. That will differ quite dramatically from what you need for a training session, interacting with a client or supplier, or for a videoconference with a colleague based on the other side of the globe.

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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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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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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

A small list of good restaurants close to the hotel or office. If your Director has a smart phone or tablet then do make use of online city guide apps. If they have a number of meetings in the city I include details on how to get from one meeting to the next so they know how long it takes and also the best way to travel.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 20, 2015

Be a ninja Whenever I go into people’s offices, I try to train them to understand that if I need them, I wait in the doorway until they see me or acknowledge me so I can ask them a question. Use your cell phone alarm Chances are, you use your calendar to remind you about meetings and any important events. This is part 6.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Some places do not have a reception or night porter and in these cases if there is a problem you are normally asked to phone a central number located away from the apartment. Generally the apartments do not provide additional facilities such as a gym, restaurant or spa. It may feel strange inviting people up to your apartment!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 6, 2011

Here are some tips that Smead offered on how you might use this tool: In the early stages of planning you can gather materials in broad categories like: hotels, places of interest, restaurants, and airfare/transportation. Phone numbers, Itinerary, Maps and Directions, Hotel Reservations, Brochures and Receipts. Out-Of-The-Box Uses.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Doing too many things can actually waste time.

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

The real payoff happens when we get to the front of the line or the representative answers the phone. The real solution is a customer service representative who is well-trained and intelligent who tells an unhappy customer: “We’re sorry, and we will make this right.” How is the customer treated?

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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