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Low-VOC Commercial Design Goes Mainstream

Eco-Office Gals

When our company , ISC International, began to plan an office redesign, we made the reduction of VOCs a priority. First, when the project was complete, our employees were able to move into their new surroundings without experiencing any of the irritation, headaches or nausea that might have accompanied a traditional remodel.

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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

As founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, I have been on the “other side of the desk” for 25 years. Plus, the downside is that executives and managers have to share delegating their workload to the Assistant thus keeping projects or basic tasks on their plate. I have had some good Assistants and one bad Assistant.

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"Stop Watch"ing Your Productivity

Professional Assistant Blog

In order to get your tasks completed on time and in a proficient manner, there is a little trick that I use to make sure that I only focus on one project at a time and give it my undivided attention (when I possibly can). For example, you want to spend one hour on a particular project. Having a timer at your desk can be a great tool.

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Copying Pictures To and From Microsoft Word

Professional Assistant Blog

Do you have a big project coming up and want to show your boss that you can handle this type of task ? Home About Me Advertise Copying Pictures To and From Microsoft Word By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 28, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Productivity H ave you ever wondered how to copy pictures from and to Microsoft Word ?

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. Project Management – Time Management, Critical Thinking and Coordination Skills. Jennifer Corcoran is an Office Manager with 20 years’ admin/PA experience working with Senior Executives at international level.

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Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Professional Assistant Blog

Here are the basic rules to do this: Start off with something positive, such as you have been working hard on whatever project you want to mention and show some results of this. Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. This will show that you are being pro-active.

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Managing the Micromanager

The Office Professionals Place

Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. In an effort to curb the constant interruptions by your supervisor who is inquiring about your status on a project, give him constant updates so that he can be assured that you are in the process of completion. Ask questions.