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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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New Year’s Resolutions by Enneagram Type: Which Number Are You?

Success

Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. This is more about their self-confidence and indifference toward criticism than an actual domineering attitude. So, pairing a Nine with an assertive go-getter at home or at work will allow them to shine as a leader who hears all sides and preserves peace.

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Executive Assistants Beware, Dealing with a Saboteur

Office Dynamics

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. Of course, it’s always good to build good relationships with other key people in your organization and Human Resources. Develop being assertive. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

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The Visible Administrative Assistant

Office Dynamics

Erin worked in the administrative profession and Human Resources for several years before starting her business so she knows this career first hand. build confidence to display and vocalize your talents: share successes -- don't be modest, let your manager know what you do well and what motivates you to succeed. Great program!

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Executive Assistants Beware, Dealing with a Saboteur

Office Dynamics

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. Of course, it’s always good to build good relationships with other key people in your organization and Human Resources. Develop being assertive. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Administrative Services

Office Dynamics

Promote your accomplishments in a way that is honest and confident, without going overboard. You’ll establish a reputation for being a go-to resource—and you’ll probably gain all kinds of new insights along the way. Become an advocate for yourself! Cite specific achievements and the impact they had on the organization.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

Are there sufficient resources available? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3.

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