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UPDATE
Administrative Assistant's
UPDATE
AUGUST 2018
I use the correct mode of commu-
nication for the appropriate task
and appropriate for the receiver.
I seek feedback and accept
criticism.
3) I am organized
I easily locate information and
documents.
My workspace is orderly and ready
to safely welcome visitors.
I am ready and prepared to partici-
pate in meetings and activities.
4) I am disciplined
I take initiative and am in control
even during a crisis.
5) I am generous
I happily share my knowledge.
I regularly compliment others on
their work.
6) I am a team player
I know and aim for the entire
team's objective.
I understand each team member's
contribution.
I take responsibility for my role and
am accountable for my actions.
I facilitate positive interdependence.
I publicly give credit to my peers
and celebrate them.
7) I have integrity
I say what I will do, and I do what I
said.
I am authentic, true to myself.
I am honest.
8) I come to work happy
I smile and greet everyone.
I love my job!
0 to 14: Ooh, la, la… Your col-
leagues are wondering about you and
why you are on the team. Adopt more
of the above behaviours.
14 to 20: You are OK, nothing more,
but good enough.
20 or more: You are the perfect
colleague; well on your way to getting
the Best Colleague Ever award. Keep
up the good work and thank you for
being a great contributor to making
our work world better.
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