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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

If you’re arranging a meeting for your Boss, pay attention to the agenda. Absorb the information on your company’s website and try and learn new skills where possible such as reading balance sheets. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. LK Bennett, Zara and Jigsaw stock good options.

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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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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. The longer she couldnt get in touch with him, the angrier she became. When she finally did reach him she started off really nice. "Hi,

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How to Stop Hating Your Team

On The Job

If you think workplace teams are a great idea but would be thrilled if you weren't on one again in your lifetime, you're not alone. Different generations, different agendas and different personality types thrown together creates tension, Feierstein says. Read how in this latest story I did for Gannett/USA Today. Teams are hard."

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