Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2017

I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. Solution: Don’t project past experiences onto others; assume everyone has the best intentions. Remember that you’re all in this together. In order for you to “win,” you don’t have to make others “lose.”

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Examples of mental boundaries at work might be avoiding office gossip or discussions that aren’t work-appropriate. Whether it’s checking emails on the commute home, thinking about work at the dinner table or stressing about the latest project first thing in the morning.” I can’t fit this project into my schedule right now.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2013

Resist the temptation to gossip or complain. With the constant flow of information in and out of the office, a leader must move on to the next project without a backward glance. Monitor projects from beginning to end. Look into software that can help track projects and monitor to-do items. Be a source of events and news.

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Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Overall, whether it’s gossip from co-workers, violence in the media, pessimism in your own thoughts or other influences, make conscious efforts to reduce your exposure to the negative. When we say “no” to a business, social or community project, invitation or event, we are also saying “no” to the serendipitous benefits that arise.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. I didn’t realize that one idea from the CEO can easily create five projects, draw a dozen people into the loop and drag them away from other priorities. They’re driven by a desire to make the world a better place.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

Here are the basic rules to do this: Start off with something positive, such as you have been working hard on whatever project you want to mention and show some results of this. Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. This will show that you are being pro-active.

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Squashing gossip enhances collaboration Gossip, more than most vices, can hinder collaboration. It’s in the best interest of the executive to squash gossip culture and even rumors themselves before they spread among the team. Our virtual assistants are ready to tackle any project you may have as a busy executive.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. Each type is unique, as they each have unique incentives and adverse effects, so let’s learn more about each.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 28, 2008

Do you have a big project coming up and want to show your boss that you can handle this type of task ? Home About Me Advertise Copying Pictures To and From Microsoft Word By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 28, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Productivity H ave you ever wondered how to copy pictures from and to Microsoft Word ?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2008

In order to get your tasks completed on time and in a proficient manner, there is a little trick that I use to make sure that I only focus on one project at a time and give it my undivided attention (when I possibly can). For example, you want to spend one hour on a particular project. Having a timer at your desk can be a great tool.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

For example, you can volunteer to spearhead a community fund-raising project, or put together a panel for an industry conference where your boss will be a speaker. Some employees believe that it's the job of head brass to go out and promote a company, to get new business in the door and to project a positive image.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace.

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On The Job

MARCH 24, 2008

Perhaps they need support with projects, or are having difficulties with interactions with another department. Now that you’re in a supervisory role, gossiping for any reason is a no-no. Among the suggestions from experienced managers: • Listen to employees. Understand the company agenda. Do not make promises you can’t keep.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2015

Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. Pick a project or two. Every team has numerous projects going on all the time. Next time a project comes up, especially in a crisis or where your team are short-handed, offer to help in any way. Zip your lip. Keep it for after work.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Your constant workplace gossip is going to get you in trouble quickly if you don’t cut it out. Are they projecting the kind of attitude you think will help your career? Remember that gossip is incredibly harmful and unproductive. Complaining and talking behind your boss’s back is just plain unprofessional.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 30, 2008

If you need to do this for other functions, make sure to change the "Use function:" section to whatever type of calculation you need to do for your particular project. Now you have the total for each firm as well as the grand total listed. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 31, 2008

I have shared access to 4 different mailboxes for various products and projects. Home About Me Advertise Microsoft Outlook Shared Mailboxes Etiquette By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 31, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have more than one mailbox in your Microsoft Outlook , other than your inbox?

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 22, 2012

When I participate in group projects, I…. b) I tell him it wasn’t my fault and then later, gossip with my co-workers about how much I hate him. When things at work upset me, I…. a) Hide in the bathroom to cry. b) Make sure everyone around me knows I’m upset – even if it means getting in arguments or tense confrontations.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Some criticisms just are not worth responding to, most notably ‘snark’-style blog comments and angry gossip articles. Unfounded rumors and ridiculous projections might not feel great, but sometimes you can do more damage to your brand by responding to the small criticisms than by ignoring them.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

This will keep your project/goal in a manageable time frame, where you know how much time will be left once youve accomplished these tasks. Next, add a time frame to each task. For example, I will try to work on task A for 1 hour. Then I will work on Task B for 30 minutes and so on and so forth.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Projects wouldn’t be moving forward and my goals and plans would be lagging behind… or so it seemed. At the height of my furore for being an efficient to-do list completing machine, I was regularly finding work to do. If I didn’t have a full day’s worth of tasks to complete I wasn’t being efficient enough.

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Professional Assistant Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

IM or iChat)with collaborators while working on the project. You can share documents, spreadsheets, and photos across computers and networks: since your document is stored on Googles server, its accessible from anywhere ! Also, a fun feature is you can chat (i.e. Posted on 2 April, 2008 6:28 PM The Professional Assistant This is a great idea.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

And remember, always break down your entire project or tasks into manageable chunks. Once you have completed all of your tasks, lavish in the fact that you are done! You will find information on Microsoft Outlook Tasks section by clicking here.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2019

It could be anything such as Donut Day, getting over the hurdle of a project, learning a new skill, or even just that you have a job. Second, create a balance in your language, such as “It’s been demanding lately but I’ve learned a lot in the past few weeks and we’re almost to the end of the project!”

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Some criticisms just are not worth responding to, most notably ’snark’-style blog comments and angry gossip articles. Unfounded rumors and ridiculous projections might not feel great, but sometimes you can do more damage to your brand by responding to the small criticisms than by ignoring them.

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Virtual Moxie

AUGUST 10, 2010

Categories 30-Day Projects Business Communication Expectations Fees Legalese Moxie Relationships Self-Care Standards Web/Tech Moxie Archives Feb, 05 to Today Search Translate Moxie Also Mine « On courageous becoming | Main | You cant really turn away from the dream » August 10, 2010 Live your dream--youre the only one who can!

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 23, 2010

Likewise, you might create a separate group for family members and close friends so that their tweets don’t get lost in the celebrity gossip and sports tweets. Instead, create a group of those people whose tweets you value the most. Thanks to the 140 character tweet limit, posting links takes up valuable tweet real estate space.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

The admin profession lends itself to taking on new and sometimes challenging projects. The problem that sometimes occurs with sharing with current co-workers is it can turn into office gossip. Sometimes we just need someone to be our sounding board and an outsider to the situation can often see things more clearly.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Don't gossip or share confidential things, but you get my point. 7) Start at the end When I am working on a data entry project, reconciling info, or something equally long and tedious, I like to start at the end. Try not to talk about projects or deadlines though as that will defeat the purpose. Nuff said.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

So there’s a lot of, you know, office gossip and stuff like that. So you really have to have a really strong head on your shoulders and just understand that you’re there to do a job and you know, don’t fall into the gossip or the watercooler talk or anything like that. You’re You’re there to do a job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 21, 2012

You are reliable, trustworthy, and don’t gossip. You can keep track of many different things - lists, people, schedules, projects. -You are organized, pay attention to detail, and are borderline anal retentive. You are good with following through, keeping in touch, and you rarely lose anything.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

If you are an outstanding worker they will come to you with bigger projects, a better title, and discussions about your future. Other people would probably much rather find a new job immediately while not burning bridges or gossiping about it. This is how you'll know. When I interview, I'm pretty clear about what I'm looking for.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 21, 2012

that I tend to decompress with TV shows like Gossip Girl (Im shameless) and sports games that have a definite end. Oh, and did I mention I am starting it as my next money making project? I ended up being up a whole lot longer because of that the next day and when that kind of thing happens you really start to take stock a lot more.I

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Success

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The science and research that exists at the intersection of humanity and technology has always enchanted him—and it shows through his concept albums (including his newest studio album, HiROQUEST: Double Helix ), philanthropy and various side projects. I dedicated my life to music when I was 14,” Aoki says. Then, he made his first demo.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2012

There are all kinds of cliques and gossip. Now, you’ve been assigned to work on a project together. c) Refuse to work with this person and request to be assigned to a different project. Sometimes, the office can feel like high school. Of course, dealing with a bully in the office can be a real challenge.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Chances are, their meeting, event, or business matter isn’t your project or domain. And don’t ask for gossip or stories. If they want to talk about their project or career, they will bring it up or start chatting you up to be friendly. Don’t gossip. They don’t really care if you liked their work or not.

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