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Hearing the Message

Office Dynamics

And I finally heard the message when Joan shared her post with us about taking time to take care of her health and well-being. Me: [Long Pause as I process what she has just said, and I have HEARD ] Oh. I miss me, too. I’m not sure where I went. The message wasn’t just about self-care. To me the message was, Pay Attention!

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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

There is a team behind the amazing conference event. From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. My next favorite was attending administrative conferences although there were not many offered in my day, mostly IAAP (then PSI) conferences.

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You Can Be the Leader You Were Born to Be

The Office Professionals Place

Meet with your team immediately. Getting to know your team players is the most important factor to being a leader. Get to know your team member’s strengths and weaknesses. This will provide insight as to how each member will be a strong asset to the team. Set reasonable deadlines and follow-up with each team member.

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Surviving the New Boss

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Be a team player. Openly welcome this individual and make him or her a part of the team. Getting to know your boss will take some time, be patient. Let your supervisor know that you are a dependable, reliable employee who is open to change.

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10 Lessons Office Professionals Can Learn from Phil Jackson

The Office Professionals Place

As a coach, Phil Jackson allows his team to make mistakes and then expects them to correct them. This lets his team know that we are all human and make mistakes in the game, it is our responsibility to acknowledge those mistakes and make plans to correct them. Team work plays a very important role in a successful organization.

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Happy Hump Hour!

The Office Professionals Place

It could be after you have a cup of coffee or two, had a bagel, or after the team meeting. But what part of the day is your “hump hour?&# This is the time of day when you are most productive and focused. You may have focal points that occur several times throughout the day. Schedule appointments or meetings.

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Digital Detox

The Office Professionals Place

And your supervisor would not have a heart attack because you need to print the materials for this week’s team meeting. In the event your system crashes or you get some terrible virus, you will be able to access documents and work on another computer while IT restores your data. Backup SMARTPhone Data.

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