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December Tips For Professional Success
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Tip for Organizations:
As the holidays draw near, our thoughts often turn to gift giving. It has been a year of many challenges and changes. Our team is now virtual. Our normal holiday celebration when we all get together is not possible this year because of the pandemic. What suggestions do you have for gifts for our team members?
Answer:
Even though our holidays may be celebrated a bit differently this year, there are still many gift ideas that will be warmly appreciated. Team members may enjoy receiving the gift of a spa package that can be used at home. A gift card for delivery of a meal customized to the team member or a bestselling book that will offer inspiration for 2021 are also thoughtful ideas.
Communication Question:
Question:
How do you keep virtual meeting attendees longer than the time originally proposed?
Answer:
When virtual meetings run long, you risk losing the audience’s attention. Any change in the agenda, such as the length of the session, needs to be brought up at the start of the meeting. Asking the attendees for permission, along with providing the reason for the need for extra time, shows you value the attendees’ time and want to engage them in the meeting.
Presence Question:
Question:
What style of mask is best?
Answer:
Comfort and practicality are the most important factors in determining what mask is best for you. It can be tricky to get pullover masks to stay up over your face. Masks worn over the ears can pull if you are wearing glasses. Having several types of masks will help determine which masks work the best for you. The most important aspect is wearing a mask.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
It is discouraging that the country is divided over wearing masks. How do I handle the dialogue with grace?
Answer:
Taking the high road sometimes means politely stopping the discussion before it begins. One can simply say, I prefer not to continue or talk about this subject. It is important to remember than once words are spoken, they can cause differences that cannot be mended.