Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e. Enter it in calendar. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email 100

The Marq

JANUARY 7, 2010

In other words, I wanted to be able to access my email, calendar, tasks, and notes from anywhere. The Tasks in Google Calendar is measly and doesn’t have the ability to set priorities, recurring tasks, and, most importantly, synch with my phone. Google Apps did everything except Tasks. Problem solved.

Google Docs 40

Google Docs Google Calendars Phones 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

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. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 August, 2010 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys I am on vacation and on my home computer I do not have a mouse so rely on keyboard shortcut keys, which reminded me again how helpful they are and how they are a big timesaver rather than reaching for the mouse all the time.

Keyboards 100

Keyboards Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

My boss likes me to print his weekly calendar on Monday so he can see at a glance what he has for the week so I clip that to the front of the folder. I then print his daily calendar and slip that in the left pocket of the folder and on the right side I put everything he will need for the day. I do this for each day of the week.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once a date is finalized I put it in my bosss calendar and confirm the meeting with the other participants. Another benefit to writing it down is if your boss asks you to cancel it or to quickly tell you when the meeting is, you can look at the sheet rather than trying to search for it in your calendar. Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

i.e. My boss will send an email with a cc to me and on the last line or buried in the message he will write something like “I have copied Patricia to set up a teleconference at a mutually convenient time.&# If you are sent an email with a request to do something either asap or later, did you do it or have you diarized it to do it later?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

They are responsible for canvassing the participants for dates and determining the date everyone is available and coummunicating that information to the participants by sending out a meeting request to everyone or emailing the date (depending on how you or your organization prefers to send notices of meetings). Minute taking made easier.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

There are just too many passwords to remember, and that doesnt include my bosss passwords that I also need to know because I have to check his emails as well as my own. Some sites use your email address as the log in, while others require you to create your own. But things like email etc, are all logged up in the noggin.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

The Marq

DECEMBER 24, 2009

Typing addresses is easy with both the on-screen and the slide-out keyboard. I can group shortcuts and place games on one, navigation and product search tools on another, multimedia apps and pictures on the third, calendar, news and Office viewing tools on a fourth, with the home screen filled with social media and messaging tools by default.

Phones 40

Phones 2009 Google Keyboards 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I could see him looking after himself, trying to organise his diary and all his emails etc, and he wasn't sure what to give me. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100