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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. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor.

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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE

Office Dynamics

She also shared tips for creating more fun in the workplace while effectively juggling the myriad responsibilities of a top administrative professional. But if that’s true, then why do most administrative professionals continue to operate in silos when collaboration is so good for business?

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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

The confidence I gained from the recognition has led me to set up my own network, the Peterborough PA Network, from which I have had some amazing opportunities, the most recent of which is becoming a Non-Executive Director at EPAA, the Executive and Personal Assistant’s Association, which launched in January 2016.

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. I am a member of our local chamber’s young professional’s group – perhaps your chamber has some great mixers you can attend. Don’t be shy because you are an administrative professional. Toastmasters!

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. I am a member of our local chamber’s young professional’s group – perhaps your chamber has some great mixers you can attend. Don’t be shy because you are an administrative professional. Toastmasters!

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How to Build Consensus in Place of Conflict

Office Dynamics

You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. There are times when you should not negotiate but instead must walk away. In addition, the constant push for quality and improved customer service necessitates cooperation among employees. It doesn’t make you feel good, does it?

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How to Respond to Workplace Conflict

Office Dynamics

You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. There are times when you should not negotiate but instead, you must walk away. Conflict can hold you back from being your best and giving your best. Maybe right now you think of someone you work with whom you are in conflict.