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Meeting the PEOPLE Challenge.
Courtesy of Office Team
The next several years will bring dramatic changes to the workplace. Being proficient with new software applications, hardware systems, the internet and the latest technological tools will be imperative for tomorrow's office professional. But technology will also place an ever-increasing premium on "soft" skills because it will create more frequent and more rapid communication with greater numbers of people. As a result, your PEOPLE skills -- Problem-solving, Ethics, Open-mindedness, Persuasiveness, Leadership and Educational interests -- will become more crucial than ever. In 2005, companies will seek highly skilled, self-motivated workers with strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Whether meeting face-to-face or via video conference, strong verbal communication skills will be particularly useful, as will the ability to work in increasingly team-driven environments in which the art of negotiation is key. In fact, OfficeTeam research shows that by 2005, team-player skills will be more valuable than ever. Employees will need to work more collaboratively to make swift but informed decisions, better meet customer ne...See the full content of this document
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