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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

Some people dont play well in a team and can be like that link in the chain that keeps skipping. What can you do if you are part of a team that is not playing well together? Im sure weve all had to deal with people problems at one time or another in our work life -- there is no perfect office. Good team play can be contagious.

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

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I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. Introducing Goo.

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. If you are part of an administrative team you can use your meetings to share knowledge with each other or give tips on something new you have discovered. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst!

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Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correct year on your.

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As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. In Word, choose Insert, Date and Time and then highlight the date format you like and press OK. " Is it that time of the year already? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? P.S. I Love You Happy New Year!

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Just a secretary.

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There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? That's not my job!

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Admin Buddies

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It can also improve team work and general office dynamics. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? If you dont have that in your office, why not suggest it to the other assistants? Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.