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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

Jasmine was promoted to Vice President about two years ago. A third dimension I can add to the validation of a good partnership is that I have personally coached more than 150 administrative/executive teams – both one-on-one and in groups. I have had some good Assistants and one bad Assistant. I am pleased to say, “Yes!

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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. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%.

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The Advertising Game

Laughing all the Way to Work

Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. I dont know about you, but when I get these "flyer" type faxes, they go immediately in the recycle bin. It was nice to have the immediate contact. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

The Office Professionals Place

This makes it easy for minutes to be properly documented and promotes meeting order. 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. The Minutes will bring them up to speed.

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

Some have lost jobs, didn’t get promotions or pay raises, or lost funding due to employer budget cuts. 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.

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Motivation to be Motivated

The Office Professionals Place

Obviously, you will get accolades from your employer such as promotions or bonuses but you should also make a point to reward yourself. 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.

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10 Lessons Office Professionals Can Learn from Phil Jackson

The Office Professionals Place

Each day, we are on the court (workplace) implement “plays&# (making decisions) so that we can stay in the game (remain employed) and ultimately reach the championship to reap the rewards (promotion). As office professionals, we can observe his coaching tactics and style and apply them to the workplace environment.

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