tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575777839312205471.post1591586417238338332..comments2023-04-13T08:17:24.935-04:00Comments on Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's Administrative Assistant: Meeting preparation...Patricia Robbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077127934947422705noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575777839312205471.post-78936311802074418732009-06-17T22:16:10.391-04:002009-06-17T22:16:10.391-04:00In my case an opportunity came up and at first I w...In my case an opportunity came up and at first I was hesitant as I didn't know what I was getting myself into, but I took the plunge and it is something I am really suited to do.<br /><br />Experience helps as you really need to know your stuff.<br /><br />I have been learning on the job as far as minute taking goes, but I love writing so it is something I really enjoy doing.<br /><br />There are courses on minute taking and Board governance, but also you can learn alot by reading books and asking others who are in this field.<br /><br />It is interesting work.<br /><br />PatriciaPatricia Robbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09077127934947422705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575777839312205471.post-43753239852340636052009-06-17T19:04:47.543-04:002009-06-17T19:04:47.543-04:00This is a great post. I was wondering what type of...This is a great post. I was wondering what type of experience or training does one need to aquire to support a Board of Directors? I see many job postings for this and noticed that this is one of the key functions of an EA. How does one break into this field?<br /><br />Thanks in advance!Ericanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575777839312205471.post-13156605168189470862009-06-16T08:31:48.614-04:002009-06-16T08:31:48.614-04:00Great blog, Patricia. I do know that lists have b...Great blog, Patricia. I do know that lists have been my mainstay -- and have helped me keep my sanity.<br /><br />There is also a really fun To-Do list gadget on google if that works for some.<br /><br />Minutes are tricky. Every Board or Director has their own preference...even if there is a true protocol that minute takers KNOW we are supposed to follow.Foley-In-Chargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631016103376793866noreply@blogger.com