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Finding my Niche by Mary Jo Wiseman

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Not all people who plan meetings are “meeting planners,” nor do all meeting planners start out their careers as meeting planners. I for one, started out on a clerical/administrative path with absolutely no knowledge at the time that a career in meeting planning even existed (and at the time it probably didn’t).

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Meeting Planning Retirement Learning Interviewing

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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes. Attendance to national or international conferences together or individually. www.danabuchanan.com.

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

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2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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Why I love my job?

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

When I interview for a job I interview the person interviewing me and try to get a feel for whether we will work well together. Good boss, bad boss On one interview I went on, when I met the two men who would be interviewing me, I met the first one and thought, "OK, so he seems like a nice man and I could work with him."

Time Zones Interviewing IAAP Meeting Minutes

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. When you meet this potential employer, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. They are interested, now what?

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing

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Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions. Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. CONFUSCIUS SAID, “Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.&#

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. Whose responsibility is it anyway?

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Agenda Time Zones International IAAP

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Next week I would like to talk about meeting planning and give you some scheduling tips that have worked well for me. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

Time Zones IAAP 2009 2008

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. I bet they never asked you that question at a job interview).

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IAAP 2010 Time Zones International

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. You will see it makes your work life much easier. Hire smart! Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Management Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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That is not in my job description.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

That is why I suggest when you go to an interview you should ask questions and find out exactly what “providing administrative support&# means. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I used to call that BS when I was young, but maybe he has a point. How did I do it?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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It's all in how you feel

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Keep your Inbox running on empty

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. Makes my life simpler.

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International

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I got an e-slap on the wrist - Ouch!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Internal e-mails amongst co-workers should have a business tone to it as well, although less formal. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones IAAP International 2008

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. IAAP is a group of assistants who get together and encourage each other in our jobs and careers.

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IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International

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Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

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. If the meeting is internal, I send a meeting request, but for external meetings I tend to just confirm with them the meeting details by phone or e-mail. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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10 Things = Frustration

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

You usually answer according to what you see on the display and say “Hi&# , thinking it is an internal call, but they are transferring an outside call so you end up sounding unprofessional. Meeting documents: some people have it printed single sided and others double sided. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. Where is the meeting being held? If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Enter it in calendar. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones IAAP Calendars International

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The Advertising Game

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Fax IAAP Time Zones 2009

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Assess which meetings can be adjusted without too much disruption. Internal meetings can usually be changed more easily so start there. Depending on the importance of the impromptu meeting, it may need to be changed to another timeslot to accommodate his or her calendar. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Calendars

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Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009

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Oh where or where is my password?

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Word and Outlook 2007 tips

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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2007 Time Zones IAAP 2003

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars

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Frustration Busters!

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email

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Working for the Disorganized.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2008 Meeting Minutes

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Are you worried about job security?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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"Mom, I'm sick!"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 18, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Grrr! moments

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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I look like that!!

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 2009 IAAP Administrative Professionals

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Monty Python Officeland

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Holidays 2009

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones