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12 Days of Christmas Sale Day 10

Office Dynamics

Now is the time to stock up on all you need for holiday gifting and pay zilch for shipping! What if you perceive yourself as being assertive but not everyone agrees? You may, for example, be demure when dealing with a group of upper management people. On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me ten lords-a-leaping.

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How to be an ally in the workplace: 13 ways to do it

Ideas.Ted

Microaffirmation #3: Acknowledge important religious and cultural holidays and life milestones. This can be due to stereotypes or avoidance, where managers are uncomfortable or fearful of how someone might receive their comments. Keep an eye out for key moments that might be important in someone’s life, and recognize them.

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Where do assistants draw the line?

Practically Perfect PA

For me I know I can work pretty much flat out for about three months but then I need to have a holiday otherwise I can get run down and just a bit grumpy. We do our jobs so effectively that I think our managers can expect us to be around all of the time and they do have a tendency to become very reliant on us.

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Maximising your productivity and dealing with interruptions

Practically Perfect PA

It detailed all of the department’s procedures including a large section on administration, such as holiday requests and ordering meeting rooms. Can they get the information themselves or is that you struggle to be assertive with lazy colleagues – can you say ‘no’ more often? Ensure you have everything at your finger tips.

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Minimising Interruptions

Practically Perfect PA

Although I didn’t manage to follow the routine most days I do feel that having something in place to remind me of what my day could look like was very beneficial. I was more organised and did manage to get a lot done, so I will definitely keep the routine in mind for the future. Ensure you have everything at your finger tips.

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Looking Forward With Intention [Free Webinar for Assistants]

Office Dynamics

Plus, in honor of the holiday season, she’ll have some special gifts to share for lucky attendees! Don’t miss out on the holiday fun…Get jolly with Joan, Jasmine, and the rest of the Office Dynamics team! Join us as we reflect upon and celebrate the year that was. What to expect from Office Dynamics in the coming year.

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How to Say 'No' at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

Taking on more than you can manage only leads to frustration as nothing gets done very well. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! No is a small word but difficult to use.