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Leveraging Up!

non-verbal language that deliver positive or negative reactions. Good
communications start and end with clarity and to ensure a positive

outcome, remember to get clarification on any areas that need further

explanation.

Team Building

Fostering an atmosphere where everyone can work
together in an effective and productive manner is part of being an

Assistant. We are the beacon it seems, the point-of-contact among

so many moving parts (and people). So initiating and leading
activities that will help exercise those team muscles is crucial to

building trust, understanding and collaborative skill in the workplace.
These team-building activities will encourage communication and

cooperation from one team-member to another – making it

necessary for each person to learn how to communicate with the
other to achieve a common goal.

Schedules

Navigating the daily timetable is something we are very

familiar with in the Assistant world – not just for ourselves, but for so
many around us. Having the awareness of the different cultural and

religious events happening will help us to anticipate when members

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