Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. If you don’t get it, it wasn’t the right job for you or the right time. I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I’ve been able to plan and complete a project successfully. INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

He can ignore e-mails, but it is hard to ignore me :) When you are copied on an e-mail, read the whole message, don’t just skim it. If you have been asked to do something and don’t fully understand what is expected of you, don’t be afraid to ask questions. There could be a message for you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

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. 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. He raised over $1,000. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Thanks Patricia!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

By the same token, I appreciate it when someone lets me know by when they will have something for me and if they can’t have it done by that date, then I like it when they get back to me to say when I can expect it. So that is what I like, but it isn’t always what I get. I can only guess when I might get it.

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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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel. I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

When I look at them however, I see someone who really knows their job and I know they could do it if only they would forget about what they can’t do and concentrate on what they can do. Don’t let self doubt take over. I recently was at a friend’s place and her husband has an elaborate train set. 23, 1 p.m.

Self Esteem

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? A nice Christmas gift to her boss who is a dad of five children. That is pretty dedicated. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© Morgan Chase & Co. Her family and friends were also very excited for her.

2010

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Our job is not just one thing, but many different tasks and it changes every day.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 November, 2009 Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. What is the purpose of the meeting? Does your boss need to be at the meeting?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 10 Things = Frustration When one team member doesn’t want to play. Managing your workload from home when you don’t have everything you need. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Now don't forget to put the correc.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

ALL WORK NO PLAY, ALL PLAY NO WORK When I told my boss I had started a blog and was naming it Laughing All The Way to Work, he didn’t get it and said, "That doesn’t sound very professional Patricia." Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine.

2010

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I always put (OPEN) in the Subject of the meeting so they will know to open the calendar appointment for more information. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

2007

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" Click Yes and then OK.

2009

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. While waiting for the answer, you can go on to other tasks and bring this item forward another day to get it off your desk, but don’t let it go off your radar. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. The incentive was you saved.002 002 cents a litre.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking ab. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? When taking initiative isn't the best thing. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Schedule meetings with your boss regularly, but at the very least annually, to identify areas that need improvement and also for encouragement in areas you are doing well. Come up with a plan on how you are going to improve in the areas you identified as needing improvement. Regularly evaluate your strengths and weaknesses.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

PowerPoint

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking ab. Congratulations Tammy! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Ive been gaining weight lately and couldnt figure out why until I started to look at my new office habits.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

What better candidate to take on that role as a career, than the assistant who regularly plans events from small meetings to large conferences. They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

2008

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. An organized person thinks everyone knows how to arrange things, but that is not the case.

Administrative Professionals

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2009

I dont know how many times I have put a P.S. to let someone know something and then when I meet that person they ask me why I never answered them. "I EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I did," I said, "I put it as a P.S. at the end of my e-mail." Oh, I never read that far they usually tell me. Is it true?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I just recently organized a Board meeting and it was nice to have everything where I needed it when I was in the meeting. The night before I go to a Board meeting, I review all my templates, agendas, binder, attendance sheets and everything I am going to need or might need. I find the same thing at work. no tickets.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

Administrative Professionals

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? What a convenient way to send cards. When I tried this service, it was a great alternative for me.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. If the computer doesn’t do what we want -- trick it, it is amazing what we can do if we put our minds to it. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Be prepared and think ahead.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Last half of the NHL season.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I hope you find it as useful as I did. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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