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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE

Office Dynamics

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. I’m JUST an admin.”

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Handling Ethical Issues in the Workplace

Office Dynamics

There are several factors that determine how we react to ethical situations including our background, personality, level of training, and most importantly our value system. The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along. See Lisa at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

Office Dynamics

Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures. Supervise and train other clerical staff. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. Risk Management.

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Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?

The Office Professionals Place

Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. Opposed/resistant to the professional development of their employees. How to deal with it: Provide written materials and information about the training or workshop you wish to attend. Be proactive and get a dialogue established with your boss.

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.