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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

Success

According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.” Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days.

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Choosing the Best Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant Conference

Office Dynamics

Education wise: What skills do you need to grow? What new skills do you need to learn/develop? The flow of the agenda – is there time for networking? Will you be able to use the conference as a reference guide after the conference? Start with the end in mind. It’s called our blind spot. Do they walk their talk?

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Make Educated Decisions When Choosing an Administrative Conference (Part 1 of 6)

Office Dynamics

What skills do you need to grow? What new skills do you need to learn/develop? Will you be able to use them as a reference guide after the training? The flow of the agenda – is there time for networking? I am keeping these blogs to the point. A conference should feed your brain and soul! Start with the end in mind.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

This not only aids in creating a comprehensive procedural document for future use, but also provides a reference for the new hire to revisit as needed while they’re learning the ropes. Professional Development: Opportunities for skill development and growth within the company, including training resources and mentoring programs.

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How to take better notes with Speed Writing

BMT Office Administration

It also gives you something to reference later if you need to study the information, send out meeting notes, or verify the instructions that you were given. Those that are highly skilled at Gregg or Pitman shorthand can write 275+ words per minute (wpm). If there is no agenda, don’t be afraid to ask what the meeting will be about.

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Why Do Administrative Teams Have So Much Drama?

Office Dynamics

In real terms, “drama” usually refers to interpersonal conflicts—people aren’t getting along, and it’s typically attached to petty, non-substantive reasons. I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. But first, let’s talk about what that word really means.

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Keeping Virtual Teams Focused In The Pandemic Era

BioTeams

The use of video, avatars and backgrounds can enhance the soft skills element and often break the ice (something that is always needed in physical face to face meetings anyway to create alignment). Nevertheless, keeping some kind of overall purpose context and goal of meeting written down is prudent. About Max Bhanabhai. 2020, May 27).

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