Executive or management coaching can have substantial benefits when used as part of a structured employee development program. Coaching can support employees as they transition from individual contributor to team leader roles within the organization. This article explains the coaching process, clarifies the terminology in use and helps HR practitioners and business leaders understand...
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In the last few months, in meetings with a variety of clients, I have seen an increased desire to establish best practices around project management. However, with each client - "best practices around project management" seems to mean something different.
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Hosting or participating in a conference call? Not sure what to expect? Follow this simple set of conference call best practices and you'll be on the right track.
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As an administrative professional, your success is often measured by many intangible aspects such as how well you partner with your manager, how well you build relationships with others in your department or your ability to prioritize, communicate and make decisions. There are several core competencies in which the administrative professional will be evaluated. The...
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While most people have heard of email, there are many web users who have never heard of Internet or online fax. This is the equivalent of sending faxes via the web rather than through the old traditional facsimile machine in the office. Like email, web faxing is a relatively new phenomenon which simply means using...
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Inkjet printers are not only getting better, they're also getting less expensive. Why is that?
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With the economy still in the earliest stages of recovery you may find your self in need of supplemental income. There are small companies searching for administrative assistance. Setting up shop as a Virtual Assistant may be a good form of income for you. Virtual Assistants (VA) are actually independent business owners and not employed...
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Visualize this scenario: You are the office manager for a small construction company. Your cell phone rings on your way home from work. Your boss is calling with a frantic request, “Susan, our deadline for bidding on the Riverside Elementary School project has been moved up to noon tomorrow. I have couriered our bid packets to...
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Building your first website is a challenge but it is also an incredibly exciting adventure as well. With all adventures, there are many things to be learned and a great deal to be done to carry your initial website idea from the drawing board to fruition.
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There are many things for the budget minded traveler to remember, since getting the best deal is important. Most companies are facing financial constraints, so it is easy to see why finding the best deal is so vital. The following tips are a great way to get started on making your valuable travel dollars stretch...
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Food can be one of the most expensive items in a travel budget.  Keeping those costs low can be one of the most important ways to keep any travel budget under control.  This article focuses on some of our favorite ways to enjoy great food and low prices while on the road. Act, and eat,...
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Using the appointment request form is a good guide for an assistant – especially one new to the role – to ensure that all of the information you will need to make a decision is fully captured and placed in one location.
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Again, let’s acknowledge that there is a significant amount of judgment involved in prioritizing and scheduling meetings. It requires an open dialog and communication between executive and assistants to ensure you have the appropriate knowledge of current priorities and initiatives.
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