Q: With larger projects, there will be many smaller steps along the way. No matter how many people or steps are involved, make sure to stay focused on the final outcome. The ability to keep one’s eye on the prize is a hallmark of successful project managers.  By focusing on the big picture, you keep your team focused on a shared goal, rather than individual whims or interests. For example, if the goal is opening a new retail location downtown, the team can stay focused on that. If a team member suggests that they'd actually be interested in a series of pop-ups at the mall, you can keep the team on track by reminding people that you've already established a clear goal. Make the goal clear. Communicate it verbally (as in a meeting) and in writing (as in an email or memo). This way, team members can always look back at the stated goal for reference. Every project has certain things that are the most important or most impactful for success. Do these things first. If you don’t prioritize the most important parts of the project, you can get bogged down in small details or distractions.  As the project manager, your tasks might involve checking on team members' progress or following up on meetings. Remember that your team may be waiting for you to approve certain decisions or sign off on things before they can move forward. One way to do this is by completing all important tasks first thing each morning. Don’t move on to the rest of your workday until they are done. You might need to turn off email notifications or your phone to prevent getting distracted by external alerts. Once you’re done with your high priority items, take a quick break and move onto things lower on your list. As the project manager, it’s your responsibility to keep track of all the moving parts. If there is something that you see as a potential obstacle or speed bump, take the steps to deal with that before it slows down the entire project.  Remember that “a stitch in time saves nine.” For example, if your computer system hasn’t been updated in a while, it may be tempting to keep the system working as it is. Updating the system and training employees on new technology may take up time and slow things down initially. However, the time spent transitioning may turn out to be well spent when it actually makes the office more efficient and productive once implemented. Ask your team members if there are things you haven’t noticed that could improve efficiency. Being a manager is all about communication. Every step of the way, make sure that the people on your team understand what is expected of them, and what the timeline is.  Use a variety of methods for communication. Speak to people in person, use bulletin boards, send individual and group emails. Always seek to understand as well as to be understood. This means that you need to ask questions and listen, which are important aspects of effective communication.
A: Identify and communicate a goal. Prioritize important tasks. Maximize efficiency. Communicate the plan effectively.

Q: . Respect starts with you. Respect yourself by knowing your rights as an individual and allowing yourself to make choices. Respecting yourself means enacting boundaries that acknowledge your health and needs. You are responsible for yourself and your own actions and feelings, and nobody else’s.  This means that you can say “No” to people who ask you for something without feeling guilty or mean. If someone is disrespecting you and not seeing your intrinsic value as a person, you have the right to say something, such as, “Please don’t speak to me that way” or, “I’d like you not to touch me.” If you want people to treat you with kindness, treat other people with kindness. If you want people to talk to you calmly, talk to others calmly. When you notice something you dislike in someone else, ensure that you don’t treat people in that same way. Instead, extend the kind of words and behaviors you’d like people to give you. For example, if someone is yelling at you, respond to them in a calm and understanding voice. It can be hard to be respectful of other people’s views if you cannot relate to them. For example, if you’re in conflict with someone, imagine what it would be like to have their experiences and feelings. This can help you understand their point of view better and respond in a more empathetic way.  Empathy is a skill that increases with practice. The more you try to understand others, the better you will become at relating to them. For example, if you’re unclear about something or disagree with someone, ask them to clarify or give you an example. You don't have to like someone to treat them with respect. You simply have to acknowledge their basic worth as a human being, no matter who they are or how they are treating you. If you’re upset or angry with someone, they still deserve respect. If you’re struggling to control your temper and hold back mean or upsetting words, try taking a few deep breaths. Delay your words so that you can gain a sense of calm first.
A: Practice self-respect Treat others how you want to be treated. Put yourself into other people’s shoes. Acknowledge each person's intrinsic value.

Q: Anyone new to Switzerland who hopes to open a bank account there will need to meet with a bank representative. It's best to make these arrangements and get a bank account set up as quickly as possible. It may be helpful to visit a Swiss bank branch before you close out your old bank account from the country you're leaving, if at all possible. Some expatriates may have a difficult time securing their housing without a bank account, yet they may also have a difficult time opening a bank account without an address. Potential customers living outside of Switzerland who wish to open a Swiss bank account but cannot visit a branch in person may be able to request an application package by mail. Documents provided by the potential customer will need to be authenticated, either by a notary, an employee of the Swiss bank, or an employee of a correspondent bank that the Swiss bank is willing to work with. Most Swiss banks assign a personal account manager to work with each customer, and it's important to remember who your account manager is for all future bank transactions. Ask for your account manager's contact information, including his email address and direct phone line at the bank. Bank branches in major cities tend to have at least one account manager who speaks a foreign language, including English. Otherwise an account manager will most likely be fluent in one of Switzerland's four major languages: German, French, Italian, or Romansh. If you know you will require an account manager who speaks a language other than the major languages of Switzerland, it's best to call ahead and make the necessary arrangements. Like most banks and financial institutions around the world, new customers wishing to open a personal account will need to provide documentation that proves the customer's identity and source(s) of income.  New customers will be asked to verify their identity and address. If your identification card does not reflect your local Swiss address, you may need to provide a signed copy of your lease. Some banks will require a new customer to verify his professional status. Banks may also require new customers to show any relevant work contracts and tax returns as part of the employment verification process. Showing proof of employment helps banks know that the money being deposited into an account has not come from illegal activities. There are over 20 Swiss banks that are cantonal, meaning they only do business with residents of the canton in which each bank is located. If you open a personal account with a cantonal bank and move to a different canton, you may be asked to transfer your account to a corresponding canton. This should not be a problem for customers who open accounts with Swiss national banks. Most Swiss banks charge a monthly maintenance fee for personal accounts, and may charge additional fees for a credit card or Carte Maestro (debit card).  Monthly fees for personal accounts tend to range anywhere from 10 to 30 Swiss Francs (CHF), though customers can usually have these fees reduced or waived by switching to electronic banking statements, taking out a mortgage with the bank, or depositing a sizable amount of money into that account.  Credit cards and Carte Maestros tend to have annual fees that range up to 3 Swiss Francs.
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Visit a bank branch or representative office. Get assigned an account manager. Provide the necessary documentation. Learn cantonal requirements. Expect to pay charges and fees.