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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

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Always start on time and do your best to end on time by following the agenda and "table" topics that require more discussion. If they are late, it is helpful to let them know what agenda item is being discussed--do not go over what has already been discussed--its a time waster. Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

Admins are the backbone of business operations and are fundamental to the stability of productivity and company culture. International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). The Organized Admin: Leverage Your Unique Organizing Style to Create Systems, Reduce Overwhelm, and Increase Productivity by Julie Perrine.

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Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room

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This weeks agenda has the same items as last weeks and again nothing is resolved. After a long dead silence, you finally decide to speak on the purpose of the meetings and give suggestions on how they can be more productive. To your surprise, everyone agrees, and a discussion ensues on how the meetings can become more productive!

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Thinking Differently about Difficult People Dealing with difficult people can cause us to lose focus, productivity, and increase stress levels. Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). Lets grow together! said. ???????????。

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Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?

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Show them the benefits to changing or revising a procedure and explain how the company and your department will be more productive. Sometimes emergencies occur and can’t be helped so determine how frequently your boss makes these requests and make necessary suggestions on how you and he can be more productive and efficient.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

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If you become timid when it comes to speaking in a group meeting, provided you know what the agenda items are prior to the meeting, put them in writing in proposal form and give them to the Chair before the meeting or slide them to him during the meeting. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. said. ????????

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

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More effectively analyze information that can be used to develop new product or service offerings? And of course you don’t want to completely control the meeting, or otherwise disregard the other person’s agenda. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Help them attract and retain top talent?