Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

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. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

So that is what I like, but it isn’t always what I get. 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!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

What a blast the last two weeks have been, but I dont think I could have taken any more late nights staying up to watch the Olympics in Eastern Standard Time. 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!

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

I've spent a lot of time lately interviewing people who no longer have jobs. Whether it's writing a blog, teaching themselves a new skill, or making phone calls to network with former colleagues, they manage to keep their sanity by keeping busy and not giving in to panic or despair. The first thing needed is a video camera.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? Our strength is what we know collectively and we should have some way to share our knowledge with each other. Sometimes I even have the answers and by helping someone else it reinforces what I know.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

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! Thanks everyone for correcting me. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 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! Do you like what you do? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

It is so sad, because you know children so young have no idea what is going on. 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! Many times we would hear, `My husband gave at the office`as a reason for not donating.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Make a decision to listen to and hear what your boss has to say. When I told my boss he said it must be my grandsons version of the 12 step program. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" I mentally checked off that the checklists of what to bring to the various functions were critical to have.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

I cant smell so I didnt notice what the others did, but in a way that was a good thing. Co workers and employers will eventually stop trusting your word and believe your ability to complete the job and work with others. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

They know that once the issue is resolved, they will then have to scramble to make up for lost time with the person causing the slow down seemingly unaware that what they are doing is hindering everyone else. It also kept taking my time away from what I was doing as I had to go back and try to get her focussed on the task she had to do.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Would you take a job just to get your foot in the door of an organization you really wanted to work for, even if it was a position that you didnt want to make a career out of? Although I was fearful to make the move and doubted my abilities, the transition has been relatively easy to make and more suited to what I am skilled to do.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 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! Do you like what you do? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Congratulations again to Lynn Holgate for a job well done! 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!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

They had enough time as they saw the bus approaching, they know they will need it, but time and time again, they are searching for it. Even when I change jobs, the first thing I do is organize my desk so at least that is familiar. I find the best time to think about what I need is when I have a nice quiet time to do that.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

I asked her to guest blog because I thought you might be interested in what she is blogging about on her site. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. I hope you enjoy her article. Be confident. Be a good listener.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

It is important to build relationships with those we work with, but what about assistants we dont work with? I heard about my current job from an assistant I dealt with regularly. She received a job posting that she thought I would be interested in so passed it along to me and I have done the same for others. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

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! Is the boardroom booked? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Sometimes I need to do a job, but I can’t move forward until I get an answer from someone else. 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! I hate waiting! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I had to wonder what do people with physical limitations do when they need to get gas? What is wrong with this picture? He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it. Recently, I bought a new laptop.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? CONFUSCIUS SAID, “Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.&# Here are some ways I have found to enjoy what I do: 1. Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. How true that is!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 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! Do you like what you do? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 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! Do you like what you do? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. 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. My boss will sometimes cc me to keep me in the loop of what might be coming up. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

I wonder what that CEO was talking about that night with his wife. Honey, you will never believe what happened at the office?" 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! How do comedians do it?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

What a convenient way to send cards. The name of the service is SendOutCards and they have a variety of cards for just about every occasion and if they dont have what you want, you can customize your own card. What a neat idea for businesses too. 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

JUNE 23, 2009

Because the meetings were right after the other and I had lots of packages with me, it was easy to distinguish what went to whom just by looking at the colour. 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!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

I know so many people who are great at what they do, but when I hear them talk about themselves they are very negative and keep telling me how they cant do it. But when I turned 40 I told myself that I would regret not doing it if I didnt try and what was the worst thing that could happen anyway? I think I can, I think I can.&#

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience. If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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. For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? Check: Do you know your peak work hours?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Does anyone even know what CNN stands for? It has become such a common initialism that it is recognized immediately and everyone knows what it is. And who bothers writing out the words e-mail, TV, ASAP or FYI when everyone will know what you mean anyway? Back to the drawing board. Acronyms are annoying. 23, 1 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

He advised that I ask myself the following question for any meeting he is asked to attend: What would I need if I was going to the meeting? What is the purpose of the meeting? What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Does your boss need to be at the meeting?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

I feel I have to dig to find what is required of me. What is this about? What do you want? What do you want? What are you e-mailing them about? 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!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

I have so much e-mail traffic that the more I take offline, the better I am able to keep track and oh what a relief it is to delete it out of my Inbox once I have responded to the e-mail. I also have what I call a Scheduling Bin and I put all my meeting forms in there. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work? What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work? 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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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! Do you like what you do? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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