Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

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?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Susan wrote in asking about some pointers on recording meeting minutes. It is also important to maintain an accurate meeting folder for reference. I'd like to hear from admins reading the blog -- share your best practices for taking meeting minutes. She is starting to get involved in this. Other Advice?

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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

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

We know how to set and monitor a department budget, take meeting minutes, research topics and write reports, and that’s just for starters. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Mgr/Asst Team. They always need an adjustment period to realize just how much expertise we have as Administrative and Executive Assistants.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 28, 2016

A lot of what we do just becomes second nature and before you know it years have passed without any of us taking some time to attend training events or read some books that are specifically designed to enhance our skill sets. Meeting Management including Board and Committee Meetings. Minute Taking. Events Management.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

0830 – Spend time on the train reviewing my to-do list and it seems that I have quite a few tasks that require answers from other people. I also have a quick check over my emails and calendar for the day, I do have a few meetings today that I also need to attend. 1745 – On the train home and am able to reflect on the day.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. That was very helpful - really appreciate it! 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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

We know how to set and monitor a department budget, take meeting minutes, research topics and write reports, and that’s just for starters. They always need an adjustment period to realize just how much expertise we have as Administrative and Executive Assistants. We know a wide variety of software for many different functions.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is a full-day interactive virtual training program designed to help non-project managers understand the methodology to lead projects from concept to completion. The email should explain why this training is a valuable investment for my organization and the benefits I will receive from attending. You’re likely to be surprised!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

0810 – I’m on the early train into work today as there is a Board meeting starting at 9am. 0845 – It should be the best day to be able to follow the routine as all of my Directors are in the board meeting from 9am until 5pm today. The last day of my productivity challenge!

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The train turned up on time, I managed to get a seat and was able to check my emails and calendar for the day ahead. Sort the meeting with her via the phone to save going back and forth via email. I have lots of small but essential jobs that need to be completed by close of play tomorrow and also a few meetings scheduled.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

Create a Template When I train people on creating office procedures, I start by encouraging them to use a template so that they have a standardized tool to help them keep their procedures consistent from page to page whether they are typed or handwritten. Go through the links section by section. Here’s how you create one.

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Melissa Peoples

MAY 8, 2019

If you send out meeting minutes or actions, don't forget to CC their EA. OneNote #Training #MeetingManagement A critical step, but often overlooked step, is to engage their Executive Business Partner on activating action items and next steps.

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Melissa Peoples

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

You are constantly slotting your days to fit in the most critical meetings and tasks — only to have them change on a dime when your executive throws you a curve ball. We train executive assistants worldwide to stop the calendar chaos and build an intentional structure. Pre-read: Is there a pre-read to the meeting?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. It works in the same way as last minute flights do.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2016

If you use board portals your meetings can take place in the cloud; this saves expenses costs on getting board members to one place – huge savings if you’re an international company with directors around the world. Investment in Training. Governance Improvements. Any fears you have over data integrity will be reduced immediately.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

Some things I have on this list is a memory stick with the minute templates, tentcards, meals ordered, meeting packages, pen, notebook, highlighter, calculator (I hate math so just in case they ask something that requires mathematical skills) and attendance records to establish quorum for each meeting. June 16, 2009 Ericasaid.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel. I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training. It works in the same way as last minute flights do. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Thanks for the help Maura January 13, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine. Again, when I worked at the RCMP, I went on a training course for a machine to do criminal record checks. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Good thing I checked. See you soon!

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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. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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?

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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. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" I saw your article on Admin Secret. Good stuff. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Oh where or where is my password?

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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. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" (to myself). 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit. If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 18, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

Share any special training you have received with others in the office or online. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ▼ August (3) Pass it on. Other ways you can learn new things is to: Subscribe to feeds from various admin or business sites.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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?

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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