Few people enjoy conflict, but it’s an inevitable part of life and business. So if you want to succeed, you need to become skilled in managing it. A few key phrases can help you to resolve conflicts when they arise, says author, speaker and consultant Barry Moltz.
PDFs can be deconstructed relatively easily. If you have a legitimate reason to edit PDF content in another application, there are some tools you should know about.
The Millennials, also known as Gen Y, take a lot of criticism, but they are also savvy about several aspects of the working world today, says Ali Velshi, CNN’s chief business correspondent, who outlines what they know and you should, too.
Administrative assistant could continue to be the top job for women in 2020, according to CNN Money.
If you frequently use the same words, phrases or paragraphs, you probably open up old meeting notices or emails to copy and paste. With Outlook 2010’s Quick Parts, you essentially have a permanent clipboard. For example, say you have specific language that you use for mandatory meetings. Here’s what to do.
Everything you do requires energy, but what you may not realize is that even things you don’t do take up energy.
Q: “After my boss was dismissed for mismanagement of funds, I was promoted to fill his position. I now report to a brand new vice president who plans to reorganize our department. Because of the taint left by my previous manager, I’m worried about my place in this new landscape. I believe I have an important role to play, but I’m a behind-the-scenes type and have never been one to self-promote. My new boss is now having ‘get acquainted’ sessions with all of her direct reports. How should I approach this meeting?”
Most of us have room to improve our productivity and avoid time vampires lurking around every corner, says Dawn Rasmussen, Pathfinder Writing and Career Services. She lists the nine worst time-suckers threatening your productivity.
Research shows that women who are afraid to have an assertive conversation at work are more likely to want to leave their jobs. Rather than resign, you can learn how to have those conversations that might feel uncomfortable. Consider the following examples.
When describing even a simple process, never assume that the recipient of your email or presentation will know exactly what you mean. Adding screen shots (press Ctl + Print Screen in Windows to grab one, then paste it where you wish) is the most effective way to remove all doubt.
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