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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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Does your boss need to be at the meeting?

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

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I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. When I reviewed the invoice I noticed there was a guest on our bill who wasnt in our party so that amount got taken off. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

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If you have treated anyone unfairly, take the time to apologize and try to make things right. Review these steps regularly and practice them in your day-to-day work life. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Accept that you cant do everything yourself. Dont be afraid to ask for help and guidance from others.

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Taking stock

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Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also made templates for the minutes of the various meetings and those were wonderful to have.

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Are you prepared?

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Every time I use a bus ticket, I keep a mental inventory so I know when I need to buy some more and dont show up at the bus stop one morning and Oops! 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. no tickets. Do I have everything?

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Just a secretary.

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Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

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Calendar "ah ha"

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Actually, my office uses the all day events for the staff calendar- that way we can review the top of the calendar to determine what staff is in/out for the day. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. January 16, 2010 Foley-In-Charge said. Our office manager updates it every morning. Oh where or where is my password?

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