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Take Your Seat … At The Executive Table

Office Dynamics

To gain a seat we will want to embrace qualities like critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation. Collaboration: going global. This might involve making yourself visible or mentoring with others who are already subject matter experts. Innovation: harnessing creativity.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Administrative Services

Office Dynamics

Show that you know how to collaborate and rally a group around a common goal. Mentor Newbies. Mentoring shows you are team-oriented and not afraid of helping other people shine. Demonstrate your ability to take charge, influence others, and see a project through from beginning to end. You have to bring those things to light.

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Bonnie’s Workplace 2021 Wish List

Bonnie Low Kramen

In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. I wish that you find a mentor. The time has come for collaboration and open communication between all the constituencies of our workplace. This includes workplace bullying and discrimination and career progression, to name just three.

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