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How to be an Effective Mentor

Ian's Messy Desk

The successful protégé -mentor cycle requires that the protégé move on and the relationship either ends ortakes a different form. .� Be prepared for the relationship to end. Don’t: Don’t give up right away if your protégé initially resists your help. They may not recognize the value of what you have to offer.

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Getting Help With Your Career - Jeff Keller

Office Dynamics

Here are some guidelines to increase your chances of getting the advice you need - whether you're looking for specific answers or hoping to establish a long-term mentoring relationship: Don't come across as needy or desperate. Copyright © 2000 Attitude is Everything, Inc. But how do you approach someone for advice?

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Getting Help With Your Career - Jeff Keller

Office Dynamics

Here are some guidelines to increase your chances of getting the advice you need - whether you're looking for specific answers or hoping to establish a long-term mentoring relationship: Don't come across as needy or desperate. Copyright © 2000 Attitude is Everything, Inc. But how do you approach someone for advice?

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Making Your Words Count

Ian's Messy Desk

Here are some Guidelines for you to consider when Making Your Words Count: 1. The sticky floors reflect key behaviors, assumptions and beliefs that can self-limit women’s potential and abillity to achieve their career goals.

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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© Some people like to talk.

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Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. I also have what I call a Scheduling Bin and I put all my meeting forms in there. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 411 Look Up 411.ca