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Calendar "ah ha"

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.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. So what can you do when your boss is ruining your perfectly scheduled calendar? Dealing in real time. April 09, 2010 Jakob said.

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I gave at the office

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Many times we would hear, `My husband gave at the office`as a reason for not donating. Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. Dealing in real time. ▼ January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

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What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. Enter it in calendar. Lets enjoy our day together.© Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms.

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. So that is what I like, but it isn’t always what I get. If I know something is due on February 23rd, then I can work towards the date and prioritize all my work accordingly. That I can track.

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Meeting preparation.

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My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. No surprises! Choose New.

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When your voicemail goes awry.

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I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha.