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Organize Your Own Office Olympics
Office Olympics—made popular in an episode of the televisions series "The Office"—can be a great way to build camaraderie among your co-workers while also adding a fun break to the long workday, especially during bad weather seasons when everyone starts to go a bit stir crazy. Yes, it's also a way to goof off a little on company time, so you may need to use some creativity in convincing your boss to support the idea. Many offices use this as a fundraiser for a local charity. Depending on how much time/energy you can devote to the event and the number of participants, you can really go all out to get in the spirit of things. Assign each department or team to be a country and let them create their own flags and...
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March 2012
When you left the office yesterday, how much of your to-do list was completed? Many people leave the office occasionally with an unfinished list of tasks. If this is a chronic state of affairs for you, check out our article on “Effective habits to knock out your to-do list” in this month’s issue of The Office Professional.
Did your workday include a meeting at which others daydreamed, doodled or sent text messages? Ensure that your meeting habits are not detracting from your professional image by taking our quiz “Test your meeting savvy.” This month’s issue also includes tips for posting online photos, coping with difficult people and testing your typing skills.
No matter how busy your workday is, remember that time invested in planning and prioritizing is never wasted. You play an essential role in helping your team and your organization achieve its goals!
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February 2012
Do you consider yourself a leader? Whether you think of yourself in these terms or not, anyone working in today’s challenging workplaces has opportunities to demonstrate leadership skills and potential. In the February issue of The Office Professional, we offer expert advice and strategies to help you develop your leadership capabilities. Our article “Self-leadership: Great leadership starts with leading an organization of one” shares the four disciplines essential to self-mastery.
This month’s issue also presents can’t fail methods for making a smashing first impression, working in a multigenerational workplace, getting your new year’s resolutions back on track for 2012.
As 2012 begins to unfold, think about your most important priorities and goals for this year and what you can do to keep them on track. Focus on one day and one step at a time and, before you know it, you will be well on your way to achieving your goals!
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January 2012
As you prepare to start a new year, is a promotion one of your wishes and hopes for 2012? Turn that dream into a reality with the expert advice for taking yourself to the top, offered in the January 2012 edition of The Office Professional. While you’re setting your sights on new goals for a new year, test your initiative with the self-assessment in this issue and learn to handle challenges with our article “Bend and bounce so you don’t break.”
This month’s issue also includes tips for improving your graphic design skills, organizing a small work space and working more effectively with interns. As we turn the corner from one year to next, look for opportunities to capitalize on your best strengths and skills as you set new goals. Make this your best year ever!
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