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. in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? • Did you learn any new skills? • Did you create any new procedures or systems for your office? •

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Working together, they amplify their voices, ideas and initiatives, catalyzing systemic change and creating a more equitable world. She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. With the U.S.

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C-Suite Assistants

JUNE 26, 2023

So, the first basic skill critical to harnessing AI is the importance of asking the right questions. If AI has insufficient or conflicting data in its system it can sometimes just make something up or “hallucinate”. For this, you need someone smart enough and knowledgeable enough to ask the right question.

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Success

MARCH 14, 2022

But if rendered correctly, they actually drive a healthy system of competition and ensure a high standard of work. People will say yes based more on your belief and conviction than on your product knowledge or technical skills,” Hopkins says. “A Silence is simple but powerful,” he says.

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Worxbee

MARCH 1, 2021

If you have a new EA coming in, they would usually take some time to examine your current tasks, systems and processes and identify where improvements could be made. An EA will create a system to ensure you don’t. One of the great things about executive assistants is that they’re highly skilled professionals.

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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. If you don’t use a system similar to this, you risk forgetting to deal with key emails later.

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Allwork

MAY 20, 2024

They don’t say, this is why we exist in the world and this is where we are passionately driven and you are going to help us achieve whatever it is by you using your powers that you have, your skills that you have. So we’re, when we’re bringing in talent into our system, we say, tell us what you do want to do.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Preparation and multi-tasking skills are key. Before becoming a PA, nearly 6 years ago, my career was focused on marketing and events, so I enjoy being able to combine my previous skills with my PA duties while still working in a marketing environment. What do you have for lunch? A steady supply of tea and chocolate helps though!

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Notably brokerage, fully commission-based brokerage, they sort of said, look, you’re used to losing money more days than you win money, so you probably do okay with commission-based work, and you’re good at good analytical skills and good with people, so why don’t you give it a shot? And so I did. And it’s massive.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 10, 2014

I’ve spent many many hours searching for bits of paper my manager has lost (or never actually had…), I’ve tried to remember hotels and restaurants they visited five years ago and clients they met briefly at a conference the previous summer. If you can get into a habit with these things it will make it much easier!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Nicki has also provided support to several other key executives and managed various teams within BCG’s South System, including the Visual Services team and the Houston EA/AA team. Let me tell you about ezCater with over 100,000 restaurants to choose from nationwide and 24/7 customer support. While supporting J., So I did that.

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On The Job

JULY 26, 2011

You use the office Skype system to pass along the tidbits to overseas colleagues. You keep your colleagues waiting at a restaurant for a lunch get-together. And "high maintenance" is rarely a skill sought by other employers. Your personal dramas are always front and center. You're always late.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicole talks about the art of delegation, building a support system, being a mompreneur, and unlocking your productivity potential. Let me tell you about ezCater with over 100,000 restaurants to choose from nationwide and 24/7 customer support.

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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

Existing assets to look for include: sound system, lighting, basic rentals such as chairs, tables, linens, and a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, running water. Make sure if you are planning a dinner in a restaurant, you may need to wait until they are through with their lunch service.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 2, 2010

Tara and I took this episode’s theme to heart and made sure that portions of it were recorded in numerous locations: her office, my office, a local restaurant, and in Phoenix Arizona. (Scroll down to read more about our sponsor.). While we were out and about we had a terrific time and hope you’ll enjoy the varied locations, too.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I have a similar system with my boss. I put travel in red and action reminders in yellow, but that is our own system and it works for us. but I don't use that system or know what the colours mean. January 16, 2010 Patricia said. Some people use the Outlook assigned colours and they each mean something. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 11, 2012

Once again the ever reliable assistant skills kicked in and I had my itinerary in place weeks in advance of me actually boarding the plane! I arrived in Porto early Tuesday afternoon and headed straight to my hotel via the metro system from the airport. I ate dinner in a small restaurant that was recommended in my travel guide.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 11, 2012

Once again the ever reliable assistant skills kicked in and I had my itinerary in place weeks in advance of me actually boarding the plane! I arrived in Porto early Tuesday afternoon and headed straight to my hotel via the metro system from the airport. I ate dinner in a small restaurant that was recommended in my travel guide.

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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: Do you have a system for prioritizing your workload? Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? Put the least important one on the bottom and the most urgent on top.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Thank goodness I get three tries to pick the right one before the system locks me out. On some sites there is an option to "Remember my password," which is helpful until your system crashes and you lose everything and then how are you ever going to remember what the password was in the first place since you havent had to enter it in a year?

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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. Better for you ergonomically as well. Once you see the benefits and get into the habit, I am sure you will not look back. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:53 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , buddy system , professional assistant , work buddy Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New

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Allwork

MAY 8, 2023

It used to be that companies needed to spend millions of dollars on technology or systems or applications before people could use them, or they needed to hire their own It staffs and run their own hardware. But to answer your question, the notion that you have to be Google or Cisco or Amazon to embrace hybrid and remote work is absurd.

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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. Be prepared and think ahead. Be good at tracking things down. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. How to get Office fat fast.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. How to get Office fat fast.

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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. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Happy New Year everyone! All the best in 2009. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

A good bring-forward system is a must for this as you will want to bring forward items they will need for meetings and conference calls. Keep an organized filing system and file list. Put reminders in their Tasks or Calendar of anything you know is coming up with enough lead time so they will have time to complete it.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 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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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 8, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. How to get Office fat fast.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

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. I love this system and at the end of each day I go through my folder and pull out what I need for the next day. I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

This way, you always have it at your fingertips in a quick easy-to-find system. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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