Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Is it for your information or something to put in your tasks to do later? 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.&# Too much information.

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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! FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

There are just too many passwords to remember, and that doesnt include my bosss passwords that I also need to know because I have to check his emails as well as my own. Some sites use your email address as the log in, while others require you to create your own. But things like email etc, are all logged up in the noggin.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

The space crew had a robot that waved its mechanical arms and yelled, "Warning, Warning, alien approaching" or such other thing to protect and inform the crew. 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

The only time I would use an informal writing style would be when writing a personal e-mail to a friend that I know really well or family member (although I am sure in most cases they would prefer hearing from me, but e-mail at least makes a connection in the meantime). Too much information. Keep up the good work.

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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). Too much information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. I like to have a contact card with my buddys general information in it such as log ins and passwords as appropriate. Too much information.

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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. Some emails are obviously junk. For instance I just received an email from a lawyer who said he has an inheritance of $4 million, but he needs me to send him some money and once he receives it, he will send me the money.

Management 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

On the rare occasions when the president has had me call back one of these salespersons for more information, I politely ask them to please email or fax me more information about their company and services, yet they refuse! Too much information. I get those calls all the time. September 22, 2009 Jenny Tang said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

Turn off automatic email memoryTools, Options, Preferences, E-mail Options, Advanced E-mail OptionsUnclick “Suggest names while completing To, cc and bcc…&# Turn off items being marked as read when your cursor sits on it On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Other tab. Too much information. Choose Field.

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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. The web also has anonymity and sometimes people receive information better from people they dont know. Try starting your own information sharing at work.

Time Zones 100

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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. I like this particular article it gives me an additional input in the information a round the world. Thanks a lot and keep going with posting such information. = Too much information. Do you like what you do?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

In those days it wasn’t a computer where you could see a face on the screen, but the information was printed out on paper and if you wanted a photo, it came in the mail a week later. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

It used to be the secretary did everything for the boss, now the executives do a lot of their own administrative work, such as email management, so a background as an admin assistant can certainly help. Too much information. So much is expected of executives these days. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

The worst time to write an email is when you are angry. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. This happens with e-mail as well. My boss calls these types of e-mails "crankograms." 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

My email is danielle.mcgaw (at) robertsoncollege (dot) net if you ever plan on being out this way! FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Keep up the good work! July 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

Management 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

I have a love/hate relationship with the email autofill. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Sorry, this one still bothers me. January 19, 2009 Chelsea McNabb said. I shut it off! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I could see him looking after himself, trying to organise his diary and all his emails etc, and he wasn't sure what to give me. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

Time Zones 100

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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ). You can use google to get similar information. Send a text including the business name (or business type) and the zip code youre searching for. Too much information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Sometimes a new person will want to contribute to the team and show their new employer that they have initiative so they will dive into something that they dont have quite enough information about yet. I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Too much information.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Looking ahead on your bosss calendar will be important so that you can put the appropriate information in the folder. I always put (OPEN) in the Subject of the meeting so they will know to open the calendar appointment for more information. Too much information. I do this for each day of the week. Do you like what you do?

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

very informative entry! FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. jackal [link] October 12, 2009 Anonymoussaid. I just love your article!! Very educative!! Do you like what you do?

Time Zones 100

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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. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

For instance, I have folders for the Board of Directors, International, Personal and one for Work Information. I get internal newsletters and other information-type e-mails so I have a folder called News and dump everything like that in there until I have a chance to go back and read it or delete it. Too much information.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

A co-worker once commented that I was like a dog going after a bone when I wanted information -- she said it as a joke, but its true! FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Give, receive and record contact information. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. One of the most effective ways to network is simply to ask people questions about themselves and their interests.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

Being able to do that becomes helpful when you need to know the information for your job or some life experience. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2009

I think people are just too busy and only skim over e-mails for the information they need and discard the rest. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Oh, I never read that far they usually tell me.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

One thing I noted could be improved was I found myself scrambling a bit to make sure I had information for the varioius participants that needed to be signed or given to them and decided folders with each of their names would work better. Too much information. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

If you do arrange to meet with them, be prepared with questions and information so they will see the benefit. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Have that information so you can be a problem solver, not just standing around wondering what to do along with everyone else. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Be the go-to person in your office.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

All important information, but I knew I couldnt possibly retain much of what I was looking at in one sitting so I started to cheat and flip through a few tabs because I had to sign a form that I read the manual. Too much information. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. Do you like what you do?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

When I receive my copy, I circulate it to the assistants in my office for their information and reading. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

IAAP 100

IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

Under each agenda heading you can then record the appropriate information when you are in the meeting. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Are you plugged in? Do you like what you do?

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