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MAY 31, 2010

Office professionals are approached with various tasks, deadlines, and projects each day. The ability to work by the Pareto Principle will allow you to effectively focus on projects and prioritize your day. Make a list of tasks and projects and next to each identify how long it will take to complete. Identify the focus.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

When the results were in, I met with the person who administered it and one of the things it showed, other than the fact that I ranked very high in administration, was that I work best on short-term projects where I can see the end in sight. I will have all kinds of energy to work on a project if I know it is ending at one point.

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JULY 24, 2009

The supervisor has a right to know if work time is being abused especially if projects and tasks are being overlooked and if other co-workers are being impacted due to one or many employees behavior. The question is if the supervisor should be informed or not. Follow the link below and comment.

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APRIL 19, 2010

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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DECEMBER 30, 2007

The author recommends one way to prepare in advance of a performance review would be to keep a folder with emails, notes and reminders of your accomplishments throughout the year. After reading the article I just happened to get a nice email from a client and thought that this email was something that I should keep for appraisal time.

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MARCH 13, 2010

Did you ask a co-worker to help you on a project and got the feeling that they really didn’t want to help you? Ask for input/suggestions If possible, before making a request ask for some input on how the project or task can be completed more efficiently. This shows that you are interested and open to suggestions.

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MAY 21, 2010

I will manage the tasks and projects set before me appropriately so that deadlines are met. Our supervisors depend on us, customers and clients consult with us, and co-workers interact with us. Below is the office professionals code of conduct.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Break the project down in parts and decide how you can complete each part. this is a 3-part project – the top shelf, hanging clothes, and bottom half of the closet. Map a strategy for what you need to accomplish. Set internal deadlines for yourself. Then reward yourself for meeting the deadlines.

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JULY 20, 2009

Other than the reality check of the above three items, it was a great way to see how I project myself and how other people see me. I find we are often very critical of ourselves and it often impacts how we behave or project ourselves. My email is danielle.mcgaw (at) robertsoncollege (dot) net if you ever plan on being out this way!

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

But there are some people who don’t need a full-time assistant; they need such services only when they’re on a certain project or burdened with too many short-term responsibilities. And make sure you ask your employer to provide honest feedback about your work, both throughout the project and once you’re done.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Ask to work on a new project or volunteer to assist a colleague. Enter your email address in the ‘subscribe’ field on this page to get automatic updates from the Office Professionals Place Blog. Upper management are not the only ones with the ideas, they may be missing something because they cannot see what you see.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

’ Here are some tips on how to get yourself and others motivated: Rewards (the ‘pat on the back’) Realize that for each task or project you complete you are entitled to a personal reward. People will be more energized and enthusiastic about the project. Simply put ‘they get things done.’

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

.&# Be mindful to give your boss time to breathe between meetings so that they can take a break, read emails, or just relax to gather their thoughts for the next meeting. You will get a lot done and maybe even complete the project or two. So why not work on them when you are at your peak.

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JULY 30, 2009

Does that project have you stressed out? They havent mentioned whether you can backspace if you have an "ill thought" so be careful. Think happy thoughts! It may not be attractive, but with more testing it may get the job done! Combat stress and tension with the soothing Brain Spa Head Massager. Plus it comes with a rechargeable battery!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I There are many things we can do as employees to better our world, even while at work.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

This is frustrating because you have other projects you need to accomplish and you don’t like working last minute. Again, explain the benefits to requesting projects ahead of time and put it in writing. As tasks or projects are assigned, give 110% attention, check and double check for accuracy.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I helped my husband occasionally with his Event Management Projects and when it came to graphics I always took his help, I still do. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

In other words, provide them frequent updates before they have to ask where you are on the project. Finally, give assurance that the project will be completed by the deadline (while giving updates until completion). The most important thing to remember when dealing with someone like this is to give them what they want before they ask!

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Follow-up does not mean frequent phone calls, emails, meetings, or standing over someone’s shoulder. Show your appreciation for each team members’ efforts by taking them to lunch or at the end of the project give a gift of thanks or a certificate of appreciation. Know the difference between follow-up and micromanaging.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Forward your resume, create brief descriptions of recent projects you have completed for the company, or a CV. Provide Your Boss with a Bio More than likely you will be given background information on your new supervisor, so why not return the favor. Give him or her a chance to get to know you- the competent employee.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Are you willing to take on new projects and new challenges? Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I Dont brown nose, but you do want your boss to see you as someone who is not afraid of hard work. Be noticed.

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JULY 16, 2010

The ability to be organized allows you to focus and easily find documents and supplies you will need to complete projects. If you provide frequent updates on your progress, they will develop trust in you and leave you alone (at least until the next project). When you complete a project, give yourself a treat. Reward yourself.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I do however use my Tasks and Reminders in Outlook throughout the day for my own deadlines and projects, but for organizing someone else, this system beats even that for simplicity and it just plain works! I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 24, 2009

I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I Hi Patricia: What an encouraging message this is. Excellent material!

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

If it is a project management position, prepare a project status review presentation or the like…you get the idea. In it, you can highlight key accomplishments, high-profile clients or projects, significant results, pretty much anything you like that would help you stand out to the hiring committee.

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JUNE 8, 2010

In the workplace, we must concentrate on tasks and projects for accuracy and completion. Just like a basketball team, workplace teams need to communicate with each other so that each member knows what the strategy will be to complete the task or project. Concentrate. Take a time out. Take pride in what you do.

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