Foolproof the boss’s presentations
Here’s how to prevent your boss’s presentation from being memorable only because of equipment problems.
Turn to e-mail for the truth
Think you can tell when someone is lying? When you must have honesty, it may surprise you to know that face-to-face communication isn’t the best approach. Here’s why …
Let’s make a deal: Negotiate to win
Even if you’re not in charge of purchasing, each day in the workplace tests your negotiating skills. Do you practice these tactics?
Squeeze yourself into the boss’s day
Busy bosses expect you to read their minds. They rush from appointment to appointment and rarely find time to tell you what you need to know.
When to shut up and just listen
Here are two situations when keeping your lips zipped will enhance your reputation as a good listener
Staying enthusiastic over the long haul
Imagine spending 28 years in the same modestly paying job (20 in the same office space). Could you muster enough enthusiasm at work each day for people you support to name you “Employee of the Year” after all that time?
6 easy ways to clear the decks
When trivial tasks stand like a mountain between you and important assignments, check whether one of these tactics will allow you to plow through them quicker…
Grammar Repair Shop: Formality governs letter punctuation
Problem: “When addressing a business letter, is it correct to put a comma or a colon after the addressee’s name?” (From Lynne Nelson, Princeton, N.J.)
Borrow staff time, don’t hijack it
An employee from another department who’s willing to pitch in when you need extra help seems like a gift. Just take these steps to avoid stirring conflict or a turf war among the offices
Zoom in on document trouble spots
Proofreading a document for grammar and spelling mistakes won’t snag every error, and while program features such as automatically updated fields help, they aren’t completely foolproof.