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Skills required to be a good minute taker

Practically Perfect PA

Assertiveness. Learn as much as you can about the topic. Her clients have included New Zealand Defence Force, Ministry for Primary Industries, Dairy NZ, Zespri, polytechs, universities, district health boards and councils. She is a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals NZ Inc and is a past National President.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Rarely, if ever, are any of those reasons a desperate move or because one simply desires contentment or lacks professional development desire. Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc.

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Handling Ethical Issues in the Workplace

Office Dynamics

For some employees, the ability to act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior is strong and feels very natural; others need some practice sharpening their ethical radar and learn ‘how to think first about how to react’ to achieve the best outcome. See Lisa at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Bonnie’s Workplace 2021 Wish List

Bonnie Low Kramen

In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. This may be the perfect time to start playing that instrument, take up a new hobby, learn another language, or write that poem. In a team meeting, they were asked about what they learned about leadership from the COS. I wish that you feel free.

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

Office Dynamics

Taught by Joan Burge , creator and master trainer of the Star Achievement Series® with more than 39 years of administrative expertise and learning and development. Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Benefits of attending this course.

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The Office Professionals Code of Conduct

The Office Professionals Place

I will communicate effectively and assertively so that there is a clear understanding of what is required and requested. I will interact with co-workers, clients, and upper management with professionalism. I will continue to improve and enhance my professional development. I will seek results and be detail oriented.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

The Office Professionals Place

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. ’ Being the professional that you are, you will continue to be cordial, you have been taught a valuable lesson, learn from it and move on. Let them have their words. Do not interrupt. When they are finished, ask questions to clarify their feelings.