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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! But I did it by keeping a notepad by the phone and each time I started a task I would write it down. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues

Professional Assistant Blog

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Remember that you are there to do your job because you have the skills and qualities that your manager hired you for. Do you feel that they are overbearing and don’t know when to keep their opinions to themselves? or “I wish I could quit!

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Fight or Flight? Dealing with a Difficult Colleague!

Professional Assistant Blog

If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in. This person sounds like a typical self-indulgent hipocrit who is climbing the ladder because of her people skills (kissing up) and not actual work related skills. You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail?

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. ► February (5) We did it Canada!