Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 November, 2008 Its Lonely in the Corner Office. I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 22, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 November, 2008 I got an e-slap on the wrist - Ouch! An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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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. September 19, 2008 Patricia Robb said. September 20, 2008 Anonymoussaid. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 September, 2008 Cystic Fibrosis Hello Readers, My great nephew Owen has recently been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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OCTOBER 4, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2008 Kings and Queens of the Office A friend was telling me about an Executive Assistant who has taken on a superior attitude at work and seems to think she is the Queen, looking down her nose on all her subjects, the other assistants. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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OCTOBER 14, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 October, 2008 October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty I am participating in Blog Action Day and the theme this year is Poverty. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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NOVEMBER 27, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 November, 2008 Can you afford not to take a vacation? I am not taking a wireless phone with me and I am not going to talk about work with my friends where I am visiting. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign digni. That's not my job! Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. Just a secretary. Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 22, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? . ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 31, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Introducing Goo. Getting your foot in the door. When taking initiative isn't the best thing. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 19, 2009

The cure: always answer the phone professionally - this way youre never caught off-guard. I agree that we should always answer the phone professionally, but if it is a co-worker calling, it seems silly to say "Patricia Robb speaking, Executive Assistant to the CEO, may I help you?" January 19, 2009 Patricia Robb said. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 17, 2010

If you have to answer the phone, deal with an email or attend to something for your boss, do so, as that is the nature of the admin job -- multi-tasking, but once you have done it, go right back to your to-do list, re-focus and continue what you were doing. Having a to-do list can be a life saver. I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I have found them to be really helpful. They can be contacted at: Louis@lastminutetraining.ca Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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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. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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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OCTOBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. Thanks, Richard Rinyai www.theprofessionalassistant.net October 12, 2008 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.© That definitely can be a challenge.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 September, 2008 Going Checklist Crazy I am organizing a Board meeting and I have checklists and to-do lists coming out of my ears. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© Im sure my assistant must think I am the Checklist and To-Do List Queen.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 September, 2008 Why I love my job? ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ► December (3) ► November (6) ► October (5) ▼ September (5) Cystic Fibrosis Using an electronic Check Box - Check!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.©

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OCTOBER 26, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ► December (3) ▼ November (6) Can you afford not to take a vacation?

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DECEMBER 13, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 December, 2008 What happens at the office Christmas party, stays at the office Christmas party.NOT! ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ▼ December (3) Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

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DECEMBER 12, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2008 Are you worried about job security? My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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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JANUARY 31, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" " Is it that time of the year already? P.S. I Love You Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correc. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign digni. That's not my job! Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. Just a secretary. Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MARCH 1, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. the next day! If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MARCH 21, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. the next day! If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 1, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Introducing Goo. Getting your foot in the door. When taking initiative isn't the best thing. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Colour Coding Works. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? . ▼ June (3) A funny thing happened on the way to the office. Meeting preparation. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 27, 2009

Colour Coding Works. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? . ▼ June (3) A funny thing happened on the way to the office. Meeting preparation. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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AUGUST 22, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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