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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

Some people dont play well in a team and can be like that link in the chain that keeps skipping. What can you do if you are part of a team that is not playing well together? Are you doing your part and contributing to the goals of the team or are you getting bogged down with situations? Good team play can be contagious.

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10 Things = Frustration

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© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 10 Things = Frustration When one team member doesn’t want to play. The cure: always answer the phone professionally - this way youre never caught off-guard. I really like the number 1- team player issue. Lets enjoy our day together.© How important is it, really? (to

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you have to answer the phone, deal with an email or attend to something for your boss, do so, as that is the nature of the admin job -- multi-tasking, but once you have done it, go right back to your to-do list, re-focus and continue what you were doing. Having a to-do list can be a life saver. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

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The team members were pleased with the work and it was agreed that the Finance Director should pay the invoice from the Recreation Account. The language of minutes Discussion and questions ensued -- The team members agreed -- It was decided -- The following points were made. Then the action makes perfect sense. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

It can also improve team work and general office dynamics. If you dont have that in your office, why not suggest it to the other assistants? Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. 23, 1 p.m. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca