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

DECEMBER 12, 2009

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. Next week I would like to talk about meeting planning and give you some scheduling tips that have worked well for me. Minute taking made easier.

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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. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. 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. April 09, 2010 Jakob said. Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? 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.

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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. To do this Open a New Meeting.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. If someone scans your computer or network for that word, they'll find your file right off. Lets enjoy our day together.© August 03, 2010 Jolene said. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear. When you leave a job, you dont have to leave your network behind. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource.

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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. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

This is particularly important given the ease in which we can share information on social networking sites. Below are some things I try to do to carry out the management of my bosss e-mail account: Meet with your executive and get on the same page on what they are expecting you to accomplish when going through their e-mail account.

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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. I’m a visual person so it really helps me to plan my way to my goal. If I know something is due on February 23rd, then I can work towards the date and prioritize all my work accordingly.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

The Reminders box is the same box where your calendar items pop up when they are due, so should be familiar to everyone. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! So how can we know what we dont know?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 26, 2008

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 13, 2008

You also dont want to get too relaxed and drink too much because even though you are at a party outside the office, these are still the people you work with and if you have plans for your career then what you do at the office party counts. The office party can be a good time for some networking with the different people in your organization.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Ask your network of assistants for their opinion and feedback and then believe them! Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS. We are not an island.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I could help them and they could help me, but I also found it to be good networking. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! I heard about my current job from an assistant I dealt with regularly.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Networking within your own company is a great way to keep your current job or secure a future one. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Be the person who finds solutions. Be thankful. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Always get the persons permission and never post someone elses photo on a social networking site such as Facebook without asking the person first. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

There is usually an answer if you look for it or speak to others on your team or in your network of acquaintances. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! It may seem like a roadblock, but is it really?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Develop your networking skills: Keep in touch with employers who have used your services in the past and ask them to recommend you to their colleagues and partners who are looking to hire a virtual administrative assistant. (New Follow up any appointments you make so that nothing is left to chance. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 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.

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