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.&# This is especially helpful in the case that there are attachments in the email. There could be a message for you.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

When I interview for a job I interview the person interviewing me and try to get a feel for whether we will work well together. Good boss, bad boss On one interview I went on, when I met the two men who would be interviewing me, I met the first one and thought, "OK, so he seems like a nice man and I could work with him."

Time Zones

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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. It is important to build relationships with those we work with, but what about assistants we dont work with?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

PowerPoint

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. HA HA, not funny Be very careful about using humour in an interview. They are interested, now what?

Time Zones

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

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. People at the meeting dont want to be singled out. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Administrative Professionals

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

In response to the email comment "why do we feel the need to answer an email/ or get an answer so quickly." One of my biggest pet peeves, is when someone sends you an email then comes up to you, or sees you and says "I sent you an email, did you see it/ read it/ respond to it." Keep up the good work.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Usually when I point out the conflict to my boss, he is more than willing to make the change.

Time Zones

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).

Agenda

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Once you have completed a task, send your boss a quick e-mail to let them know you have done it or cc them on your email. Hire smart! Oh where or where is my password?

Management

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Training

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

2007

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones