Workplace Insight

APRIL 17, 2024

Interestingly, the report suggests the technology might help bridge the skill gap between low-skilled and high-skilled workers. The report also highlights a trend noted last year: training models is getting expensive. New estimates show cutting-edge systems like OpenAI’s GPT-4 cost a staggering $78 million to train.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 14, 2016

What are the eight must-have skills for executive and administrative assistants for today? As you enter into 2017, be sure you are equipped with this top-notch skill set. Joan also talks about one bonus skill, tune in to see what it is. We invite you to watch the webinar replay: Must-Have Skills for 2017. Bonus Resources.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, I hope you are working on your goals for your 2017 development. The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. We limit our on-site training classes to 25.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

As we celebrate 25 years in business we’re offering a free webinar each month for administrative professionals to continue their skill development and learn more about who we are and what we offer the administrative profession. How to get training at work. • How to sell your ideas. • How to negotiate. • How to be a sales person.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2023

A 2016 Harvard Business Review article found that over the past two decades, time spent by leadership and employees in collaborative activities has grown by more than 50%. If you’re the only one who knows how to handle a task, consider helping other team members to expand their skill sets.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 28, 2023

Jennifer Chamberlin launched My Bilingual VA in 2016 after working as a Personal / Executive Assistant in Paris for 15 years. Through her experiences, she has developed strong administrative skills and a good knowledge of HR procedures. She is a good communicator, takes the initiative and has exceptional organization skills.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

My boss’s nonexistent interpersonal communication skills and mastery of passive aggression made her ill-suited for a job in, well, communications. Our relationship disintegrated the moment I requested formal training—she told me that I didn’t need training, and every manager at the company just learned by “doing.”

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Success

JUNE 20, 2022

Building your ambition is building your enterprising skills: To consistently create new opportunities , to consistently take advantage of the opportunities you’ve created, to be aware, to face life with your eyes and ears open to the possibilities that might be just around the corner. It’s not planning a train of thought, but thinking freely.

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Success

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I’d have to end whatever great dream I was having, put on clothes I didn’t like, go out into the world bleary-eyed and stand in a cramped train with a hundred other people who would also rather be anywhere else. But recently I developed a skill that showed me the power of being a morning person. I am a night owl, born and bred.

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Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

Assertion is a skill that can be learned like any other. Paterson has people who take his assertiveness training make reservations at a restaurant, then call back a couple of hours later and cancel. It’s a set of skills that become better with time, but there will always be situations where it is not second nature,” Paterson says.

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2022

Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. I invested the last bit of my money into a coach training program, and at times, it felt selfish to spend money on education as my family struggled to pay the bills. And so can you.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

I absolutely loved Joan Burge’s article, Core Admin Skills Always Need Improving ! The principle she discussed of renewing and improving core skills is closely related to what Steven Covey calls “Sharpening the Saw”: the deliberate improvement of our tools to help us become more effective. Lay the Foundation.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016.She Minute taking is a much sought after skill in organisations. Amanda Johnson, Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training Company.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2023

You may hear a new song, for example, that reminds you of that book you read that the guy you met on the train recommended. By training yourself to notice what’s going on around and within you at the present moment, without getting caught up in it, you can actually focus better, he says. You, too, contain multitudes.

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Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

He came face-to-face with these realizations as his neuroscience research and training business began to grow. Often expertise comes from training. Nardi cautions that training and a certain level of expertise are needed to effectively evaluate and act based on personality testing. We get into a zone one of two ways,” he says.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

This is a replay of the free webinar offered June 2016 titled Revolutionary Insights Into Self-Leadership (for administrative professionals). Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. Leading Boldly…Shining Brightly – Mind Set vs. Skill Set.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 5, 2017

This past October, I was honored to be part of the 2016 Office Dynamics International Conference, The Revolutionary Assistant. If you had asked me several years ago if it were possible to pull off a 400-person think tank, I’m not sure how I would have responded. Happily, I believe in exploration thinking, so today, I can say, “Absolutely!”

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. Reality: It can mean moving sideways to a position that’s closer to your own interest and skills. 2016 Conference On Demand – 2. I achieved that by the time I was 25. More important than diplomas are performance and reputation.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2016

On the 21st and 22nd September 2016 in Old Billingsgate, London , Squaremeal Venues + Events Live will once again host over over 250 venues and event suppliers, plus plenty of fizz and cocktails! A panel discussion comparing routes into the events profession, transferable skills and what you can do to fast track your career.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Over time, this skill makes you an exceptional judge of character. It is extremely difficult to enjoy a stress-free moment outside of work when an email that will change your train of thought and get you thinking (read: stressing) about work can drop into your phone’s inbox at any moment. You’re a good judge of character.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2016

It’s Administrative Professionals Week 2016. The stronger your skills, including language skills, the more opportunities are available. Salary range – Yes, you can make six figures if you have the skills and drive. Author: Kemeia MK Foley, CAP-OM. Fantabulous. I love lists. There also many opportunities to travel.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 29, 2015

LinkedIn has a huge wealth of articles and links to free training. This probably isn´t a shock as many of know how difficult it can be to get out the office and networking face to face with other assistants or attend training. Using your social media skills at work. All in all the assistant community is thriving online.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Every session is designed to enhance your unique tool kit of skills. There will be a number of specific soft skills sessions for assistants, including an interactive keynote, from award winning coach and author Jenny Garrett, on confidence in the workplace. Places are still available for only £300+VAT. Assist Conference 2017.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Scholarship: We will be offering a scholarship for the 2016 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence [The Revolutionary Assistant]. ODI Scholarship Packet 2016.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2016

The Skills section has also had a little face lift and over the next year I will be adding much more content around key skills for assistants. I have also included a section on my favourite blog posts over the years and links to some of the presentations I have given at training events. Firstly we have Office Tech.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. They have more than 17,000 women in their community and have led more than 6,000 women through their training and coaching programs.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2015

This is a skill everyone needs regardless of their title or position. What skill sets are growing? I’m always amazed when I meet someone in the workplace and I ask them what their goals are for the next year or I talk to them about expanding their skill sets and they say to me, “I plan to coast until I retire. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

In this webinar we get to dig in deep with Chrissy Scivicque about what the skill “proactive” really is. What does it look like, how do you acquire and build this skill and so much more. How do you actually develop this skill? Must-Have Skills. Webinar Resources. Nothing changes, until we change.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Imagine the scene, 100 highly professional assistants at Nicky’s Assist Conference 2016. On a piece of paper (I know I’m being old fashioned) write down 3 headings: Soft skills. See how your list of soft skills is greater than your other 2 lists? Your soft skills are what make you brilliant. so no pressure then!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 8, 2016

World Class Assistant Certificate Program , September 2016. Conference for Administrative Excellence (The Revolutionary Assistant), October 2016. What’s coming up next? Joan and Jasmine will be at Admin Pro Forum in Orlando, Fl. The post Three Ways To Be A Career Assistant appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

I hear managers or Human Resource Professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant. Don’t forget that comments received in April 2016 are entered to win prizes in our Administrative Professional Blog-a-Thon ! I hear it from both sides of the desk. These people are naïve, to say the least.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Because of the skill and attention to detail that comes naturally to them more than to the other two types, Fixers can become the embodiment of excellence. They have the capacity—though they often have to learn the patience—to mentor, train and challenge people to a standard of excellence that is greatly sought after in our world.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

© 2016 Julie Perrine International, LLC. Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. Related Posts: Organization Skills for Administrative Assistants (Video). Special thanks to Julie for her great post!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Joan will be sharing personal insights and helpful guidance for setting yourself up for success in 2016. Strategies for setting meaningful goals for 2016 and what you can do now to improve your chances of success. Register for a replay link at any time if you can’t join the live event. .

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. Event planning. Lastly, take the initiative.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2016

This offer expires December 31, 2016 and is good while Early Bird Seats are still available. Download your Certificate of Attendance: (You will need to add your name to your certificate by either handwriting it in or using a program to add your name) Certificate-Of-Attendance-The Accelerated Assistant. Special Offer from the Webinar.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Note: Subscribe to Executive Secretary Magazine , and read my detailed article on Clearing Up The Fog Around Cloud Storage , in the January, 2016 issue. Donna’s company provides workforce productivity training and consulting in Mobile, Office and Social Media technologies. Three Popular Cloud Services. Microsoft OneDrive.

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