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Collaborate to Innovate!

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Collaboration is a big part of innovation. Now imagine you collaborate with others to plan the event. The “fine” event you planned on your own suddenly pales in comparison to the outstanding event you collaborated with others to plan. Collaboration and innovation go hand in hand – and it’s impossible to do either from a silo.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

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As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. Tip 2: Establish a Successor Training Plan Odds are that it will be your job to train your replacement, so collaborate with your executive to come up with a plan as soon as possible.

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Tailored Procedures Documentation: Tools and Techniques for Every Learning Style

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However, as we navigate the complexities of modern business environments, we can’t ignore the need for advanced documentation techniques for some procedures. Google Docs/Drive : For real-time collaboration and document storage. Trello: For organizing procedures into actionable steps and collaboration.

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An Admin’s Guide to Virtual Meeting Etiquette

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The world was chaotic and our working environments mirrored that. They rediscovered the value of professionalism. And since a large portion of communication is non-verbal , it allows for better, more transparent collaboration. As weeks became months and months became years, a new normal began to develop.

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How The Innovative Admin Embraces Adaptability for Career Success

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Collaborate to innovate. Effective collaboration involves adapting to different work styles and ideas. Collaboration and innovation go hand in hand – and it’s impossible to do either from a silo. Create an environment that supports experimentation and adaptation. Create space for innovation. Find a hobby.

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More OneNote Must-Knows: History, Search, and Template Creation

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​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. History When you are working in a collaborative environment, it’s important to keep track of who’s making changes and where.

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An Admin’s Cheat Sheet to Business Terminology

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VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity: This term describes the rapidly changing and unpredictable business environment that many organizations face. AGILE – This is an iterative and collaborative approach to project management that emphasizes flexibility and responsiveness to change.