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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. My manager noticed the difference in my professional demeanor. I then asked how my manager’s role fit into the company’s goals. I then asked how my manager’s role fit into the company’s goals.

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What do you think about Admin Professional Week?

Laughing all the Way to Work

You will see from the article below, taken from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) website [link] that they are suggesting the theme should be celebrate all office professionals and I agree with that. It takes a lot of hard work to shake off the old stereotype into a new professional one.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. My manager noticed the difference in my professional demeanor. I then asked how my manager’s role fit into the company’s goals. I then asked how my manager’s role fit into the company’s goals.

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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

The Office Professionals Place

The larger the conference call, the more difficult it will be to manage. Always start on time and do your best to end on time by following the agenda and "table" topics that require more discussion. Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting. agenda, minutes from last meeting.) A new topic each month.

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 23, 1 p.m.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

As the manager or HR business partner, I implore you to proactively offer these benefits. International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP Summit. Admins are the backbone of business operations and are fundamental to the stability of productivity and company culture. Want more options? IVAA Live Summit.

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Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room

The Office Professionals Place

This weeks agenda has the same items as last weeks and again nothing is resolved. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m A new topic each month.

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