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

I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away  or at home. He advised that I ask myself the following question for any meeting he is asked to attend: What would I need if I was going to the meeting? From that initial question, I have developed questions I ask myself before I schedule meetings for my boss that I thought I would pass on in case it would be useful to some of my readers: 1. What is the purpose of the meeting? 2. Does your boss need to be at the meeting? Can someone go in his or her place if they are not available? 3. What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? 4. If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will b...

Meeting preparation...

I have an upcoming Board meeting and want to be prepared for everything that is needed to make it run smoothly. To-do lists I have to-do lists for the Board and Committee meetings and a to-do list for the Board Reception and Dinner. You can never go wrong if you are making a list and checking it twice. My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. I fill it out from start to finish and each day check what needs to be done and where I am at. I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. No surprises! To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). Choose New . Under Office Microsoft Online, click on Calendars . You will be given a choice of many styles and types of calendars. My favourite is the basic design, with large squares to fill in my t...