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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

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Always start on time and do your best to end on time by following the agenda and "table" topics that require more discussion. If they are late, it is helpful to let them know what agenda item is being discussed--do not go over what has already been discussed--its a time waster. Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting.

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Not Just a Secretary

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I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Joanne is a current member of Silicon Valley Catalysts Association (SVCA) and past President of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), San Jose and Crossroads Chapters.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Joanne is a current member of Silicon Valley Catalysts Association (SVCA) and past President of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), San Jose and Crossroads Chapters.

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Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room

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This weeks agenda has the same items as last weeks and again nothing is resolved. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Sunday, April 11, 2010 Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room Here we go again another Monday morning meeting.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

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Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. This will give you satisfaction so that you can move on to the next task; hence, the increase in productivity.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

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If you become timid when it comes to speaking in a group meeting, provided you know what the agenda items are prior to the meeting, put them in writing in proposal form and give them to the Chair before the meeting or slide them to him during the meeting. February 26, 2010 5:03 PM ?? said. ????????

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Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?

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How to deal with it: If you keep your bosses calendar, you can ask him ahead of time if he needs anything in particular for the meeting or if you know the agenda you can suggest information your boss can take to the meeting and have it prepared. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files.

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