Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Speaks up in my team meetings and has brought additional insights into our group forums that are highly valued. More focus on prompting leaders to ensure critical team meetings occur. Taken on the task of creating presentations for me or the team.

Assertiveness 180

Assertiveness 2018 Calendars Confidence 180

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I think it is the inability to speak up, trying to fit in, not being able to decide and FOCUS, believing we don’t deserve it (whatever “IT” is for you), lack of self-discipline and confidence. How many times have you sat in a management meeting and had the most phenomenal idea (but you said nothing)? Low or no confidence.

Confidence 165

Confidence Assertiveness Goals Learning 165

Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Do you wish you were more confident? More assertive? Better managing conflict? Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success. See yourself in a new light, starting today! A better communicator?

Administrative Professionals 221

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 2017 Customer Service 221

Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Team player. Excellent time management skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. If you are an assistant reading this blog, check off the ones that describe you.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand. Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message.

Skills 188

Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 188

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In contrast to microaggressions, microaffirmations are little ways that you can affirm someone’s identity; recognize and validate their experience and expertise; build confidence; develop trust; foster belonging; and support someone in their career. Microaffirmation #4: Work hard to encourage participation from everyone on your team.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

When I train and coach Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Professionals I ensure they are able to clearly articulate how their outputs (what they do), contribute to the outcomes and impacts of their team and organisation. You are an equal member of your team, and your contributions are valuable and necessary.

Administrative Professionals 52

Administrative Professionals Confidence Skills Expenses 52

Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

As more companies embrace the spirit of teamwork, you must learn to work with other people and truly become a team player to get the work done and help your organization be more competitive. You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. Use assertive communication techniques.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

For some, it involves climbing to the next level, becoming a “senior” support staff member or an administrative manager. If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. Take the Lead & Self-Manage. Mentor Newbies.

Mentoring 198

Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2009

She was wondering how to deal with a manager who seemed to be intimidated by her knowledge and go-getter attitude. This is important to keep in mind because as I told Paula, she needed to establish boundaries in the very beginning as the manager became aggressive in her attitude and delegating with Paula. Her name is Paula.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Training Skills 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Under that umbrella, we addressed topics such as self-management vs. stress management, learning specific difficult people types and how to handle each of them, the benefits of conflict and much more. I was teaching a class two weeks ago from the Star Achievement Series®. When and where to set boundaries. Addressing boundaries.

Monster 180

Monster Travel Administrative Professionals Email 180

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Career Management. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

As more companies embrace collaboration, you must learn to work with other people and truly become a team player to get the work done and help your organization be more competitive. You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. Use assertive communication techniques. Take Charge.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. learn to promote yourself to the right people in the right way. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Management 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Building a Star Partnership™ (Team Module). Building a Star Partnership™ (Team Module). Expanding the Star Team™ (Team Module). Expanding the Star Team™ (Team Module). Achieve and maintain positive attitudes about employers, managers, co-workers, customers and themselves. Manage and prioritize tasks.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There are many benefits for both assistants and their employers in receiving the right training but how do we convince our managers and our organisations that they should invest in our career development? But really this answer is just an excuse – would they say no to one of the accountants or compliance team?

Training 100

Training Networking Assertiveness Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2009

She was wondering how to deal with a manager who seemed to be intimidated by her knowledge and go-getter attitude. This is important to keep in mind because as I told Paula, she needed to establish boundaries in the very beginning as the manager became aggressive in her attitude and delegating with Paula. Her name is Paula.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Management UPS 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

If our manager’s take little time to help us set good objectives (again this is fairly common) how do they know what to judge us on? I’ve added a few dual objectives that I shared with my manager so that we both had something to work on together throughout that year…. Business related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

If our manager’s take little time to help us set good objectives (again this is fairly common) how do they know what to judge us on? I’ve added a few dual objectives that I shared with my manager so that we both had something to work on together throughout that year…. Business related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

If our manager’s take little time to help us set good objectives (again this is fairly common) how do they know what to judge us on? I’ve added a few dual objectives that I shared with my manager so that we both had something to work on together throughout that year…. Business related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology that offers non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management, encompassing the management, control and organisation of a project. Of course, it’s important to invest in PRINCE2 training and certification, as this gives individuals and teams the understanding of the methodology.

Training 40

Training Project Management Negotiating Assertiveness 40

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I learned additional confidence and to speak up when the position’s duties radically changed within days of being hired. I learned interviewing skills, tips from a brief training period and one coworker in particular who shared her years of knowledge and experience with me during several lunches we had.

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

To Do Lists – Task Management. Assistants are not only keeping themselves on track; they’re also responsible for keeping their executive and teams on track as well. That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Project Management. Her system for email management is outstanding.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Unfortunately, say the authors of a new book on managing your career, those differing communications styles at work can become “gender traps” that hurt your chances of assuming a leadership role on the job. As long as you assert yourself fairly and honestly, don’t worry about being called names. Stop trying to “one up” colleagues.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Telecommuting Assertiveness Cubicle 100