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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Well, behind every important business person, whether they be the head of a Fortune 500 company, a movie star or even The President of the United States, they all need an assistant to help them manage their responsibilities. Our role is important to the success of executives and managers everywhere. " Warning! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009

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Having a good outlook when it comes to Outlook

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2008

We have an understanding The person who is having their calendar managed will have to look ahead in their calendar in order to plan their days and they will need confidence that you have looked after all the details. If the meeting is by teleconference you should have call-in numbers typed in the meeting notice.

Calendars 2008 Filing Confidence

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

Management Time Zones IAAP International

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. I can hardly keep up with my own e-mails at times let alone someone elses account, but that is part of my job. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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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. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. cc = courtesy copy; bcc = blind courtesy copy]. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Keep your Inbox running on empty

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 April, 2009 Keep your Inbox running on empty There are so many e-mails coming at us these days that e-mail management is very important. I never have more than four or five e-mails in my Inbox for any length of time. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International

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10 Things = Frustration

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Managing your workload from home when you don’t have everything you need. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

In a law firm you can spend a lot of time on the phone with clients, other law firms, setting up mediations, court dates, etc. Being on the phone was a very important part of my day and it was still going to take a big part of my time, but I could better manage it by scheduling a time to make my phone calls.

Environment Time Zones IAAP International

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That is not in my job description.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

I find that generally administrative assistants are good in a lot of different areas and are in a unique position of being in a close working relationship with management that could open doors to new work experiences and better overall job satisfaction. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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

Does your boss need to be at the meeting? What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse.

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars

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Getting your foot in the door.

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. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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

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). I am sure we all have the same complaints. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP International 2008

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Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time. Cant wait till the next meeting (this afternoon actually) when I can ask them if they really see the problem as a roadblock, or is it just a hurdle? . Hi Patricia: What an encouraging message this is. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Working for the Disorganized.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

I work for 6 different managers as well a staff of another 25 or so. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International

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Are you worried about job security?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

I read an interesting article on what management can do to prevent lay offs. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP International 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

I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them.

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing

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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

They have about 9 lawyers, 2 paralegals, 1 receptionist (me), and a office manager. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

Our office manager updates it every morning. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010

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Going Checklist Crazy

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Being organized helps de-clutter any task and makes it more manageable and doable. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Be very selective and guard their time. The assistant is also the gatekeeper to manage the flow of paper through the boss’s office. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. Be prepared and think ahead. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Filing 2008

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. . " Warning!

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2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. I helped my husband occasionally with his Event Management Projects and when it came to graphics I always took his help, I still do. You couldnt survive if you werent.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays 2009

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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

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

2010

2010 IAAP Time Zones International

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The Advertising Game

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ▼ September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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Fax IAAP Time Zones 2009

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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Oh where or where is my password?

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Word and Outlook 2007 tips

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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2007 Time Zones IAAP 2003

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Agenda

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars

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Frustration Busters!

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email

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"Mom, I'm sick!"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 18, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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Grrr! moments

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International

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I look like that!!

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones 2009 IAAP Administrative Professionals

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Monty Python Officeland

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP Holidays 2009

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ▼ August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones

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Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010