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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Tips for the Tourist in All of Us: The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

Office Dynamics

Call the front desk from your hotel room phone and state your issue. Simply report it and go on about your schedule. Be assertive in a professional fashion. Remain calm. If you do not get a satisfactory response within 10 minutes (the repair person or a call that they are being dispatched), call the front desk again.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. A database to be created and maintained so that travel costs are collected and reported monthly. Skills related objectives.

2014 100
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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. A database to be created and maintained so that travel costs are collected and reported monthly. Skills related objectives.

2014 100
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SMART objectives for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. A database to be created and maintained so that travel costs are collected and reported monthly. Skills related objectives.

2014 100
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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

Office Dynamics

Update phone extension list to ensure callers are directed to the appropriate person. Serve as department liaison and attend or participate in company-wide committee meetings to stay up to date on new policies and announcements and report back to manager and department. Explore ways to reduce supply costs by 5% to 10%.

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How to Say 'No' at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

When someone fails to provide all the information she needs to do her job, she explains: “I understand that you need this report by tomorrow. One colleague always submitted incomplete information for a monthly report. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively.