The workplace of today has changed – drastically. A lot of work is now done by work groups and teams. But how do you handle an “oulier,” a person who interferes with team productivity? And is it possible to create your future through strategic thinking? Dr. Cal LeMon emphatically says, “Yes!” and tells you how.
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The workplace is changing - from authoritative to participative. In the process, it is easy to lose sight of core values. But two core values that remain important are respect and caring about others.
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Is it true that more unethical dealings are taking place today? A discussion with Jeff Lanza, a retired FBI Agent who now travels across the country providing highly rated keynote presentations and seminars about risk management at the personal and corporate level. His presentations, based on his FBI career as an investigator and spokesman, are designed to be informative and entertaining. They are based on his two decades of law enforcement experience as a criminal investigator and a regional...
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Whether looking for a new position, demonstrating your value to the team, or documenting your career accomplishments, an electronic portfolio can showcase your work and experiences.
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More and more, admins are getting involved in meeting and event planning. Learn what the latest trends are in meetings, get a few insider tips, and find out what you can do to make your event the highlight of the year.
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Work-Life Balance Expert® Jeff Davidson provides tips from his new book, Simpler Living. He also talks about changing your mind set to change your life.
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Self esteem is a term that we’re hearing more often. Learn what it is and how you can increase your self-esteem and achieve more in your personal and professional lives.
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Do admins and managers think differently? The answer may be yes. But, you can learn to broaden your thinking and get better results, even if you aren’t in a position of power. Develop your right and left brain to maximize problem solving and be the innovative employee employers are looking for.
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Most of us take humor for granted and never stop to think that it has a very important place in our lives and the workplace. Did you know there are four different kinds of humor? Learn this and more from humor expert June Cline.
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The role of the administrative professional has vastly changed over the years. Get an update on the psychographics of typical IAAP conference attendees, learn how their jobs have changed over the past few years, and find out what they expect from speakers of excellence.
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Flygirl Vernice Armour tells how she took hold of her career, faced challenges head on, achieved her goals, and is reaching for more! You can too. It’s all a matter of deciding what you want and then creating opportunities.
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Interview with Andy Anderson: A lot of work goes into publishing a newsletter. Learn what you can do to make sure that your newsletter will attract reader attention, allow them to easily absorb the information you’re sharing, and rally them to action – to get the results you’re after.
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May 21 interview with Rob Hosking of OfficeTeam: Learn what employers value today and get three useful tips for becoming the Admin Super Hero.
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May 19 interview with Michelle Marchand, who will present at 2010 EFAM in Boston: Things are drastically changing in the workplace. Hear the future of health care benefits, the issues that are becoming more of an issue, and what to expect as regulations increase and the economy remains sub par.
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Interview with EFAM speaker Lisa Prosser-Dodds: Over the years, the workplace has grown less civil. Find out why this is so and how increasing your Emotional Intelligence (or “people smarts”) will enhance your career and make you stand out from the crowd.
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Admins find that negotiation is required for their job. Whether it is negotiating with vendors for office supplies, customers to pay overdue bills, or the boss to change an unrealistic deadline, there are tactics to use and phrases to say that will get you everything you need – and want.
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May 4 podcast with Claudia James: Learn the in’s and out’s of revising your job description – how often you should update, the kinds of responsibilities you ought to include, and the new skills employers are looking for. This podcast is a preview of what James will discuss during her presentation at this year's EFAM in Boston.
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April 30 podcast with Lisa Olsen: Explore the meaning of ethics, why it’s vital and becoming increasingly complex, the number one reason employees engage in unethical behavior, and the role of the admin in maintaining personal and professional ethics. This podcast is a preview of what Olsen will discuss during her presentation at this year's EFAM in Boston.
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April 29 podcast with Rhonda Scharf: Getting things done relies more on demonstrating influence than having formal authority. Learn three easy tips on how to increase your professional influence so you can take charge and get results. This podcast is a preview of what Scharf will discuss during her presentation at this year's EFAM in Boston.
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