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Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In.

The Office Professionals Place

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? DO use email for informational purposes (i.e.

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Happiness is an Empty Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was at a recent IAAP Chapter meeting and we were discussing best practices for organizing our Inboxes and there were a lot of good ideas. The first step is take control of your emails and don't let them take control of you One of the things I have found helpful is to turn my email notification off. It works well.

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The 'Bcc'- Friend or Foe

The Office Professionals Place

Thursday, March 4, 2010 The ‘Bcc’- Friend or Foe On average, we receive over 100 emails per day. Friendly Uses • If your email has a large recipient list, you can use the Bcc to hide email addresses and protect recipients privacy. Lets grow together! Call the person or visit them in person.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. If your manager is still using the term secretary, correct him and let him know how to properly refer to you when introducing you to someone in person or in email. Connect at: Joanne.Linden@PlanetAdmin.net.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. If your manager is still using the term secretary, correct him and let him know how to properly refer to you when introducing you to someone in person or in email. Connect at: Joanne.Linden@PlanetAdmin.net.

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Miscommunication, Misfiled, and Misplaced = Misrepresentation

The Office Professionals Place

Sunday, August 22, 2010 Miscommunication, Misfiled, and Misplaced = Misrepresentation A work day consists of filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, and a host of communication efforts with coworkers, supervisors, and customers, plus other duties and responsibilities that can get overwhelming. Lets grow together! Thanks for the feedback!

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

Effective Business Writing Skills Who wants to read a three page email? Try the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); this organization also has certification opportunities that are great resume enhancements. Need a filing system? Get this months book choice, Messages by Drs. Get involved.

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