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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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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

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Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Don’t be shy because you are an administrative professional.

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Don’t be shy because you are an administrative professional.

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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. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. There are times when you should not negotiate but instead, you must walk away. Individual is highly competitive.

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How to Build Consensus in Place of Conflict

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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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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.