Email, How To and Meeting Minutes - Administrative Professionals Pulse

How to Hold Effective Meetings

Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2007

Home About Me Advertise How to Hold Effective Meetings By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 07, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity H ave you ever wondered why you have so many meetings to attend and most of the time, you feel that you dont have a need to be there?

Google Docs

Google Docs 2008 Cubicle 2007

10 E-mail Etiquette Pet Peeves and How to Handle Them

Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2012

So how many times have you read or written an email today? million emails are sent or read each day. Some time ago, we asked readers for a list of their pet peeves with emails. The results led to our first “ Email etiquette ” story. It also resulted in even more suggestions on how to improve online communication.

Etiquette

Etiquette Filing Email 2012

Webinar Advanced Minute Taking Workshop

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 30, 2012

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. What makes a master minute taker? Do you have a moment of panic when you're asked to take meeting minutes? It's a $39.95

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals PDF Meeting Minutes Confidence

Pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I mentioned this to our team of admins at one of our meetings so when one of my co-workers found out how to do something they thought to share it with the team. 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. Click OK and voila!

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email

Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 26, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones

Keeping focussed in a busy environment

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! How can you keep focussed when there is just so much going on? Once I had identifed the problem, I could make a plan on how to deal with it.

Environment

Environment Time Zones IAAP 2010

We don't know what we don't know

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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

Time Zones

Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. You would be surprised how often staff find out other staff members are going on business in the same city and sometimes even at the same conference, so it has been very helpful. I guess he thought I needed the help.

Calendars

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010

Admin Buddies

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. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 2010

Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Once I determine a winner, I will contact you to get your address so I can mail it to you. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. The 10th person was someone by the first name of Tammy and once I get her address I will be sending her a copy of the book. Congratulations Tammy! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. The power of what some are capable of doing is just absolutely fascinating. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes

Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Whose meeting is it anyway?

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

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP

When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Depending on the importance of the impromptu meeting, it may need to be changed to another timeslot to accommodate his or her calendar. If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Calendars

Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. How to get Office fat fast. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often. the next day!

Time Zones

Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

From the young cadet who waited while I got my subway pass and directed me to the downtown core, to the man who recommended the High Museum and Atlanta Aquarium and gave me directions on how to get there. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones

Cystic Fibrosis

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Thanks, Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:15 PM Labels: Cystic Fibrosis , family , fundraiser , Owen Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones

Kings and Queens of the Office

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correct year on your.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008

Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Training

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. I really should, if for no other reason than I need to be able to do my Office tips in 2007 as well as 2003. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank

2007

2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. That is a good site too. Patricia February 24, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes

A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Thanks for a noble cause!! January 25, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010

When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. February 26, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

Time Zones

Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 2010

Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. When I looked on Google different companies were calling it different things, but PowerPoint Remote or Presentation Remote does help. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Oh where or where is my password?

PowerPoint

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Sincerely, Chrissy Clark March 23, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

10 Tips for More Effective Office Meetings

Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Tip #4 : Have all of the materials and equipment already set up before the start of the meeting. In addition, make sure that the materials are functioning and that someone at the meeting, preferably the chair, knows how to work all of the equipment. Meeting Minutes. Your email will remain private.

Agenda

Agenda Equipment Suppliers Meeting Minutes

10 Things = Frustration

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

I have a love/hate relationship with the email autofill. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Sorry, this one still bothers me. January 19, 2009 Chelsea McNabb said. I shut it off! to myself). 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

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. If I hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones

Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

How did I do it? I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. I asked her questions to prompt her and got her talking about minute taking while I took notes. At the end of it, I knew how to take minutes and could write about it. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words.

Time Zones