Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

However, after a recent turn of events such as staffing vacancies and promotions, I have found myself providing administrative support to several other key managers while we recruit for vacant positions. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending. To think otherwise is wishful thinking!

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals International Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

That’s why so many of us use the word “try” (as in, “I will try to have that report finished Tuesday”) to buffer our schedules and communicate parameters on tasks and projects. When you’re a pro at what you do, you understand the importance of managing expectations among the people you support and work within the office.

Assertiveness 187

Assertiveness Confidence Management Skills 187

Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

If you are an Administrative Professional looking for your questions to be answered by your peers, then this is the place for you! This is the best blog for advice for administrative assistants and executive assistants provided by Office Dynamics International. This week Renee C. This week Renee C.

Management 184

Management Administrative Professionals International Training 184

Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2015

it can be a big thing in how non-administrative professionals view the role. The degree of involvement you have in projects. Be assertive. In other words, they think of the past and what this role involved 20 or 30 years ago. While this is a very small thing. just one word. The types of tasks you handle. Be a pacesetter.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Training Management 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2016

During the previous years when I was working on something or getting ready to start a new project, like 99% of assistants, Jasmine would normally ask: • “Is there anything I can do for you?”. • “Is there anything I can help with?”. Well, Jasmine had already been working as my executive assistant for several years.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Administrative Training Training Phones 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Taking on a new task or project and feel like you are struggling or don’t have enough time to learn.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

You think a project should be completed one way and your peer thinks it should be done another way. Use assertive communication techniques. As long you come in contact with others, however, you will experience conflict. Big or Small. Conflict does not necessarily mean a big blow out! 9 Be Open and Honest, Don’t Hint. 10 Take Charge.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Every day, we can face conflicting views, opinions, approaches to a project or differences about when to host an event. Use assertive communication techniques. However, Monday is the perfect time to talk about workplace conflict because we all have to deal with it. I’m not referring to full-blown, yelling at each other. Take Charge.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Certified Executive Administrative Professional ( CEAP ) curriculum-based designation is awarded to those students communicating their interest to apply. Almost all employees are managing more projects and juggling priorities with increased pressure for high-quality work. Project the image they want others to see.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

Below is the office professionals code of conduct. I will manage the tasks and projects set before me appropriately so that deadlines are met. I will communicate effectively and assertively so that there is a clear understanding of what is required and requested. I will seek results and be detail oriented.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Filing IAAP Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. Shelagh Donnelly is the founder and publisher of Exceptional EA ( [link] ), an online resource for administrative professionals that’s read in more than 130 countries. Change can be difficult, but also rejuvenating.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Plus, the downside is that executives and managers have to share delegating their workload to the Assistant thus keeping projects or basic tasks on their plate. Isn’t there some kind of instruction manual that outlines exactly how to create a great working partnership between administrative professionals and the people they support?”

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Fax Email 2015 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. In other words, provide them frequent updates before they have to ask where you are on the project. Finally, give assurance that the project will be completed by the deadline (while giving updates until completion). Let them have their words. Do not interrupt.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 24, 2009

Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. In an effort to curb the constant interruptions by your supervisor who is inquiring about your status on a project, give him constant updates so that he can be assured that you are in the process of completion. Ask questions.

Management 100

Management 2009 Filing IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Preparation tips include: Research the company, the mission statement and core values also, research new projects and programs they are offering. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions!

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

Did you ask a co-worker to help you on a project and got the feeling that they really didn’t want to help you? Ask for input/suggestions If possible, before making a request ask for some input on how the project or task can be completed more efficiently. This shows that you are interested and open to suggestions.

2010 100

2010 Filing Gifts IAAP 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. Ask to sit in on meetings and volunteer for projects that will stretch you, including managing others. Don’t wait to be asked. Be ready to say why you want to do these things.

2021 52

2021 Salary 2020 Training 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Demonstrate your ability to take charge, influence others, and see a project through from beginning to end. There’s no substitution for mastery. Proficiency isn’t enough. Become an expert in everything you do. Take the Lead & Self-Manage. Show that you know how to collaborate and rally a group around a common goal.

Mentoring 198

Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

In many places of work and professional settings a passive aggressive employee is able to interfere with everything from project deadlines and department morale to organizational productivity and interpersonal relationships. Passive aggression is a premeditated and covert way of communicating latent anger.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Environment Skills Goals 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!). In Good Company.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Skills Project Management AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2016

When you think like an owner, you feel like it is up to you to make things work; to determine the direction of the day or a project; and to know that you make a difference in the outcome of whatever you or the team is doing. When you embrace this mentality, you act differently and management notices.

Gifts 100

Gifts Goals Phones Management 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2016

Many argue this is for good reason: Delegating a task or project often requires that you first teach your Assistant how to do it, and teaching takes time. In our experience, Executives across the board fail to fully leverage the time and talents of their support staff.

Training 100

Training UPS Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Project Management. The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. Ideas, Time & Space. Paper and Digital Files. To Do Lists – Task Management. Meetings/Events. Travel Planning. Most assistants know better organization would benefit them, but many struggle to actually get started or worse yet – how to maintain it.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100