Success
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Amid a rapidly evolving industry, Allen knows how to take it all in stride, carving out time for friends and family, seeking spiritual guidance and, when necessary, going all in with “laser focus.” He came at a pivotal intersection in my career and had no other agenda but to see me excel. Also, it’s nice to be nice.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As the legend goes, two American office employees were constantly distracted by their boss’s loud phone calls, as he paced their open office. The employees commented that they were going to buy him a phone box to stand in during calls. The good news is we couldn’t find a phone cabin. Bing’s Boss replied, “Find one. So we quit.”
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All Things Admin
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Here’s a glimpse into our comprehensive onboarding agenda: Introduction to Team Dynamics Schedule regular daily huddles in the initial weeks, adjusting to fewer meetings as the new hire becomes more integrated.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 29, 2023
Set times when you will switch off your phone and laptop so you aren’t always available. Publishing an agenda for every meeting, however small, can help people to prepare mentally and emotionally. It can also help if the mentor has some pre-existing knowledge of your industry so that the conversation and advice are relevant.
Who's the Real Boss?
AUGUST 31, 2020
As an EA who has been working in the industry for more than twenty years, the number one question I usually get asked is around minute taking and more specifically on “how you take good minutes?” ” In fact, I was asked this question just as recently as last week.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
I didn’t know what to expect or how many people would show up but when I rounded the corner with my phone on Facebook Live, I was impressed with the HUGE turnout. Our agenda looked the best when compared to other administrative conferences. The second company, in the service industry, was ok but didn’t excite me either.
Jen Lawrence
JANUARY 25, 2019
Again, work with your team to discuss preferred working styles, communication preferences (email, phone, chat, text, video), barriers to trust, performance agreements (turnaround times, work formats, meeting lengths), and conflict resolution processes. Whatever you do – make sure it is: 1.
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