Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Excellent calendaring skills. But do you always “listen” or do you distract yourself with reading emails while someone is talking to you? Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable. Trustworthy. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Customer-service focused. Excellent time management skills. Good listener.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

To do this, open up your scheduled meeting in the calendar that you are using and click on “Forward as iCalendar&#. If you want to update the calendar, you would have to make the changes in the meeting request directly. This way, they will be more inclined to read the e-mail properly.

2007 100

2007 Agenda 2008 Cubicle 100

Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

But what if you are trying to build a relationship via email or through an online customer instant message? I didn’t find a lot on the Internet to answer that question – sure would love your thoughts – but I did find an old article by Darren Rowse on Problogger offering IM Etiquette tips.

2010 100

2010 2009 Customer Service 2008 100

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? People are busy and certainly understand schedule changes.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Since Outlook only allows for one time zone to be added to the persons calendar , this makes it a little difficult. I am currently in the process of doing this for one of my managers. I need to book meetings for him to travel to firms all over Canada.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Time Zones 2008 Cubicle 100

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. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms. If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Calendars International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Why do we not use their full name?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009 100

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

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.

2007 100

2007 Time Zones IAAP 2003 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

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

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 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

I make sure that I send an email to the contacts I met and set up coffee meetings to make a better connection with the ones that I am most interested in pursuing further. Next I import them into IContact and send them a nice to meet you eMail. I immediately schedule a follow-up call &/or email, and send a card with SendOutCards.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Networking ASAP Etiquette 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 2009 2008 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. 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. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 2010 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

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. 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 Meeting Minutes 100

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! I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Environment 100

Environment Time Zones IAAP 2010 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. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Postal Code 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Postal Code 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Postal Code 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Postal Code 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 29, 2009

If there are any deadlines or appointments, put them in your boss’s calendar or task list with appropriate reminders. Some emails are obviously junk. 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.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Training 100

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

2007 100

2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

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. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays 100