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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

Success

Humor is a mindset that can be developed by forming new habits. Make meetings more enjoyable by adding amusing quotes or memes to the agenda, asking the group to say a funny word or phrase when the discussion gets off track or showing silly props to make points. Insert funny memes and videos into the presentation. “I

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

Procedures, forms, and checklists combine to create systems for how you get things done efficiently. Check with all participants on availability for the options presented. Determine the agenda and who is presenting. Create the meeting agenda for the department head’s approval. Meeting Agenda.

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4 Things to Consider Before Working with a Virtual Financial Adviser

Success

Though it presented some initial challenges, the shift to online meetings over Zoom or FaceTime enabled financial advisers and investors to grow accustomed to this new normal. Because you can meet regularly with this individual remotely, a relationship may form as they come to understand your unique circumstances.

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How to Assert Your Power in Difficult Situations

Success

In your first three months, you discover countless ways to improve the business : better project management tools, ways to streamline everyone’s workflow and straightforward meeting agendas. Even when their ideas are good, they run into roadblocks in the form of other people—managers, executives and other leaders.

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Zooming In On Engagement: How Turning Off Your Camera Can Hurt Your Career

Allwork

In remote work, however, such forms of expression and engagement are limited. For every remote employee who may not be present during a meeting, there are on-site individuals that are not mentally present. Contributing to the conversation and being present is important regardless of where you work.

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Find More Success at Networking Events by Setting Goals

Jen Lawrence

To make the most of networking events and the relationships you form, set goals for your time there. This may seem simple, but creating a few clear goals will ensure you’re spending time and energy in the right conversations and presentations. Prior to the event, write out three goals you hope to accomplish.

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How to Successfully Run Virtual Events

Worxbee

There’s a lot that needs to happen behind the scenes to make them successful, so here are some tips to make it happen: Have a clear agenda An online event relies upon well-crafted resources, including presentations, polls, and any other interactive component. Having your key tasks listed helps you to narrow down your platform choices.

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