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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

" That is what a recent client told me when I opened a drawer in her office and found it filled with business cards. The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.    Over time, she had forgotten who many of the people were or even why she had kept the card. . 

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Conference for Administrative Excellence – Gala Event

Office Dynamics

days of learning, collaboration, networking, relationship building, concurrent sessions, and hands-on learning labs, admins happily exchanged business cards and contact information as we prepared to close out the event. Friday morning began with a networking breakfast. On this final day, after sharing 2.5

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

There was less sharing of information, silos in place and limited collaboration. Be mindful of your end goal – you need to tie in your request for L&D to your current position and how it will prepare you and your boss for the future. Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals? Internal & External Training.

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Are you a networked PA?

Practically Perfect PA

Networking is ultimately about sharing your goals with others and supporting them as they try to achieve theirs. Don’t forget your business cards – I meet quite a few PAs who still don’t have these, make a business case and approach your boss and get some ordered. Be consistent and collaborative.

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Session 4 - Wednesday, Sept 28, 2011

Office Dynamics

We attendees all got busy networking, exchanging business cards, talking and laughing as we chatted easily over lunch. The speakers told the participants that in order to break status quo, we must be courageous and commit to our goals. Our goals provide focus to move forward toward the focus of the organization.

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Defining The Future Of Work: Key Terms To Know For 2023

Allwork

It is a journey rather than a destination, and working practices, along with the physical workplace, will continue to adapt and change in line with innovative new solutions that help us work more collaboratively, efficiently and productively. . Virtual Business Address . Coliving . Coworking Space . Flex Desk Workstation .

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Day 2: The 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Special Report

Office Dynamics

The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) and a perfect blend of general sessions, held together by a well-organized schedule and a conference staff whose only goal is the satisfaction of each attendee.