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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. For example, “My assistant, Joanne, will be following up with you to schedule that meeting.”. Read more at [link].

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. For example, “My assistant, Joanne, will be following up with you to schedule that meeting.”. Read more at [link].

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Handling Ethical Issues in the Workplace

Office Dynamics

For example, if a negotiator sees a co-worker drinking at lunch, they might wait to see if the behavior affects her/his job in any way, to see if it happens again or if anyone else notices. Here’s an example of putting the tool into practice. You might think the conformist could be counted on to always do the right thing.

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Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room

The Office Professionals Place

For example, if you are talking about the organization of the meeting or its purpose, reference meeting materials or if this is a meeting that involves a specific group and there are written rules and regulations such as bylaws, make reference to them so that everyone understands the source of your concerns.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

The Office Professionals Place

Below are examples of five tests you will encounter in your professional career, how will you score? If you are not the person who can assist them, refer them to someone who can. For example, my supervisor is great at prioritizing, so I asked her about prioritizing skills. So what do you do when your professionalism is tested?

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A New Resolution for the New Year

The Office Professionals Place

So many of us decide in February that since we haven’t accomplished the goal set on January 1, it is hopeless, be consistent and persistent and refer back to your goals often. Write your goals down and refer back to them often; you may have to change your focus or create a new sub-goal. Re-evaluate your goals often.

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

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You would be surprised how many misspelled words get in there by mistake; for example, instead of pressing Change you press Add to Dictionary when you are going through your SpellCheck. 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

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