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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

The Office Professionals Place

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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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. Here are a few tips on how to acknowledge the elephant in the room and feel better that you did: 1. Sunday, April 11, 2010 Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room Here we go again another Monday morning meeting. Abandon fear.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1.

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How to Plan Business Travel & Business Travel Planning Checklists

Office Dynamics

I am going to share with you my tips from experience on both sides of the desk on how to plan business travel. International trips: Copy of passport (photo and visa pages). Other Special Requests: Meeting Materials: Agenda. Cancellation Policy: __. Emergency Medical Information for International Travel: provide details.

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

Office Dynamics

Star Saversâ„¢ provide quick tips that can be applied right away. This will be a great way to preview the course and learn new tips and strategies. See cancellation policy. Course Agenda. Cultivate internal and external networks. Apply self-management techniques vs. stress-management tips. Call 1-800-STAR-139.

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Who Called? Use A Phone Call Log!

Professional Assistant Blog

In my case, I am lucky, since I only have to track calls for myself and use my daily journal or agenda (call it what you will) to make notes. You can purge the files as needed, depending on your companys situation and/or policy. Do you wish that you could be able to track calls and make sure that you have all of the details in place?

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Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?

The Office Professionals Place

How to deal with it: If you keep your bosses calendar, you can ask him ahead of time if he needs anything in particular for the meeting or if you know the agenda you can suggest information your boss can take to the meeting and have it prepared. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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