Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 30, 2008

New executives are computer savvy and are comfortable on a keyboard. It is becoming increasingly important to read e-mails thoroughly to look for action items or dates that need to be put in the bosses' calendar and handling requests for information. Why hire an assistant?

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JUNE 19, 2012

Calendar – For quick reference I have a one sheet per day calendar block on my desk. The phone should be on the desk as near to your keyboard and computer screen as possible. This is kept neatly in an upright plastic magazine rack and I cull out of date information every few months.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 23, 2012

I use a calendar for appointments/activities, not for my to-dos. Current tasks flow onto that Hit List on a weekly basis from a categorized journal where I map out multi-step projects and store priority reminders, and from my calendar. I have a clipboard that sits to the left of my keyboard. Weeky Calendar (home Made).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

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? Thanks a lot and keep going with posting such information. =

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The encoding stage refers to the process of putting information into memory. The storage stage refers to retention or maintaining information in memory. The retrieval stage refers to recovering information from memory. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Stay organized. Try chunking items into smaller groups.

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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. Too much information.

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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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

To set a recurring 9-5 meeting (as opposed to clicking all-day meeting) I dont like the all-day meeting settings as they are out of sight at the top of the calendar and easily missed. His calendar then shows blocked time and nobody misses seeing that he is away. Your bosses calendar will now show Monday to Wednesday blocked from 9-5.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. If you do arrange to meet with them, be prepared with questions and information so they will see the benefit. 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. Too much information.

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MARCH 10, 2014

Similarly I have a large A4 desk pad next to my keyboard for any quick notes I need to make, things to remember (like phone numbers for instance), and tasks people give me at my desk. Calendars are not just for appointments. I do make use of new apps like Evernote to keep a track of information. Technology does help.

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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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

This government site gives you that information and more. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Too much information. Oh where or where is my password?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

I had quickly logged into my computer to record my podcast and to grab some information before heading out the door.  However, when I went to finish what I was doing, I realized that only part of my keyboard was working. I have a reminder set on my calendar to double check the warrenty 2 years from now. So I Thought.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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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. I like to have a contact card with my buddys general information in it such as log ins and passwords as appropriate. Too much information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Is it for your information or something to put in your tasks to do later? INCOMING MAIL: As with e-mail, you should read the letter to see if there are any action items for your boss (or yourself) and diarize them or put the appropriate dates in the calendar. It is easy and I never lose track of things.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Sometimes a new person will want to contribute to the team and show their new employer that they have initiative so they will dive into something that they dont have quite enough information about yet. I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Dealing in real time.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

  Still others get completely overwhelmed with the information drowning their in-boxes on a daily basis.  Be careful not to send long rambling emails, make sure your action items are clear and concise, include deadlines and all necessary information. Ask yourself if you REALLY want to receive that information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

If I send an email to a co-worker requesting information, I immediately drag it from my Sent items to my Tasks, set a reminder to follow up and write in the Subject line "Did I get this information". The Reminders box is the same box where your calendar items pop up when they are due, so should be familiar to everyone.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

A co-worker once commented that I was like a dog going after a bone when I wanted information -- she said it as a joke, but its true! FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

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