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Why Do Administrative Teams Have So Much Drama?

Office Dynamics

The question of why is interesting, and I’ve found there are several reasons for workplace drama. I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. I’m not a big fan of the word “drama” when it comes to describing workplace dynamics.

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Climb the career tree, all the way to the top!

Practically Perfect PA

When we left off with Mad Men, Joan, played by Christina Hendricks had manoeuvred herself all the way from Office Manager to the brink of a fortune. If you’re arranging a meeting for your Boss, pay attention to the agenda. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. Mind your business.

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Mean girl assistants: Dealing with high school office politics

Who's the Real Boss?

Driven by their own agenda, these assistants care little about their team or having a positive impact on those around them. You will find that these nastier types of assistants will bring their schoolyard antics out at work but will fly under the radar going unnoticed from management, making other’s lives difficult on the sly.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

In order to effectively deal with the backstabbers, stubborn, mean-spirited, micromanagers, gossips, and the host of others that make the list, we must evaluate our own perceptions of these people. Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). said. ???????????。

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Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip.

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Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

She had an agenda and was going to let him have it. I wouldnt recommend talking about a co-worker with someone at the office or it ends up being gossip and spreads a bad feeling about that person. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Hi, how are you?," she said sweetly.