Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 30, 2014

Depending on where you are in the world, working on different time zones to your clients can be tricky but with plenty of planning and preparation in the lead up to your trip, your service needn’t be compromised. This may sound obvious but check time zones before you go to ensure you operate as you would from home.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 21, 2014

Participants do have to concentrate on a conference call so think about the time of day when your manager seems particularly focused. Do ask if they are in a different time zone to you. Conference calls do actually take a little more time to organise than a usual face-to-face meeting but the basics should be the same.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2016

Essentially you can send your boss off with a paperless itinerary as everything can be viewed on their phone via the App – no more lugging around extra papers when travelling. Enter all travel details at appropriate times in his/her Outlook calendar, if used. Airline Seating . Outlook Calendar . Destination Management .

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). The app also gives access to real-time departure information, delays and gate numbers. Meetup Time: £0.69.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). The app also gives access to real-time departure information, delays and gate numbers. Meetup Time: £0.69.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Far fewer employees have laptops (39 percent), mobile phones (40 percent) or tablet computers (13 percent) available to them at work. Provide spaces for social, informal connections. It is therefore important to provide spaces for social, informal connections throughout the day, whether these are planned or more impromptu.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

Additionally if you have equipped your manager with all of the information they need to deal with any emergencies, they will be able to cope without you being there to help, particularly if they are in a different time zone. If your Director has a smart phone or tablet then do make use of online city guide apps.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The app also gives access to real-time departure information, delays and gate numbers. Another great feature is its information on cancellations and alternative flights. This app allows you to enter all of your trip information including flight times, hotel reservations etc. Meetup Time Lite: Free.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. Too much information. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Additionally if you have equipped your manager with all of the information they need to deal with any emergencies, they will be able to cope without you being there to help, particularly if they are in a different time zone. If your Director has a smart phone or tablet then do make use of online city guide apps.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Here is a great site for that 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. For example, addressing the Minister of (insert govt agency here) is it Honourable so and so or Mr. or Ms.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Time Zone Help Using Categories for Visual Cues. She combines her 25+ years experience in information technology with a background in training, technical writing and business risk analysis. You may include as many people as you wish while listening on a single phone line. Appointments, Events and Meetings. Attachments.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2012

The “oops” factor: If you need more than two paragraphs to cover your topic, you’re better off using the phone, or attaching a Word* file. I hate it when an email has several people in the To: line with a request for information or action in the body, but no clear assignation of the action to a particular individual. “One

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Also be sure to let your executive know that these meetings will not take much time when you do them on a regular basis because you keep information flowing. That is nothing in terms of how much time is saves you and your executive. When held regularly, they may only take 5 or 10 minutes a day.

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The Marq

MAY 7, 2020

The day has physical activities interspersed with mental ones to not only refresh, but give myself time to digest information. For immediate responses, nothing replaces a phone call. During my email time, I’m reading and responding to emails. The key is to avoid scheduling calls or checking my phone for anything.

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Small Business CEO

JULY 1, 2011

Give your customers access to the information they need by creating and maintaining a list of Frequently Asked Questions on your website, covering a variety of topics from shipping fees and returns through instructions for getting started with your product or service and ways to get in touch with you should they need additional help.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Global advantages – Different time zones can save money if only needing one shift. Some custom-made products may require the first interaction to gather information and then require a specialized follow-up at another session. Nexus One Phone Support I love Google. photo credit: Taylor Burnes.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

This company is so ginormous I am having a dizzy time of trying to wrap my brain around what all they do – various forms of power, civil engineering, and then the IT services side of it. I am learning time zones and currencies and every day I am shaking in my boots that it might be too much but I want it so dang bad!

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But I think that when you cross borders or more importantly, time zones, you really have to rethink how you’re going to organize a company. And again, I come from the days of handwritten letters, so my capacity to get information now is 1000 times better than it was 50 years ago. You had to show up early.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

“I came across your blog while surfing the net for information on high-level executive assistants. There wasn't much information out there. Proving I was a good temp, proved that I would be a good full-time employee. I found your blog very helpful. 4) As appropriate, illustrate you understand how vital discretion is.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. Do you have a question or do you want to pass information along to the person. Does it require any further information or explanation? For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. Too much information.

Time Zones 100

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Kallout To Research Information By The Professional Assistant on Monday, October 20, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Productivity , Research Y ou’re reading an article for some research that you are doing for our boss. You come across a piece of text that you are unfamiliar with.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 7, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally? I found a great website called Time and Date.com. Then you just enter the phone or fax number in the third section. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! 4comments for this post Regina Thanks for posting the "trying to phone/fax internationally" issue.

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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. Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. Apparently not, when its by phone.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

Prioritize the tasks you need to do for the day/week/month and then do them one item at a time. But I did it by keeping a notepad by the phone and each time I started a task I would write it down. In a very short time I started to see what the problem was -- telephone calls. Too much information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Doing too many things can actually waste time. Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. I run the outlook journal and it logs the time I spend with a given task. Too much information. August 16, 2010 Patricia Robb said.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. Too much information.

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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 ). Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. Too much information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Even if you phone the bank they need your secret passcode or they wont speak to you about your account. I hope you keep your address book locked up as that would be a very valuable source of information for someone up to no good. Too much information. However, if the server crashes, there goes my excel sheet! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

By using the template I was able to accomplish everything with enough time to change, touch up my make up and hair and then off to the next event. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. 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. I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

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. Too much information. Does your boss need to be at the meeting? Enter it in calendar.

Time Zones 100

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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

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 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). Too much information.

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