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Make Your Administrative Assistant Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Establish goals and state expectations. Have regular meetings.

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Make Your Administrative Assistant Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Establish goals and state expectations. Have regular meetings.

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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. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Key results expected – ideally SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely.

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. If you’re like me, once you reach a goal there is a sense of fulfillment and completion (or at least until the next goal is reached).

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A New Resolution for the New Year

The Office Professionals Place

New Year’s resolutions should be regarded as goals. If you want to loose 20 pounds, set small goals like change your eating habits, park farther from the store entrance, or reduce your serving portions. If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. Set goals that are manageable and attainable.

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Motivation to be Motivated

The Office Professionals Place

Suggest ideas on how to acquire the same results or goal but from a different prospective. List short/long term goals When we have a clear outline of how our goals are reached we perform better. By frequently referencing your mission statement you will become enlightened and inspired to complete your stated goals.

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You may work for someone, but you are your own boss Everyday.

The Office Professionals Place

Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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