The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

Why educate women – isn’t it a waste of resources? by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 16, 2008 When my wife went to university in London in the eighties one of her professors was of the opinion that the education was wasted on women, since they would leave university, get married and have children. — ST.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Do you hold grudges? Did someone at work say something that upset you? Best of luck!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

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. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. IT training.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

lack assertiveness. Dragons won’t go away unless you learn to face them in a positive fashion. Educate the Dragon. Walk your talk. Share necessary information. Office Dragons #3: Yourself. You can be a dragon to yourself when you: don’t focus on the job. let others damage your attitude. don’t see your own potential.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I learned that these dismissive demeanors and disrespectful behaviors had to do with the disparate perceptions about what assistants actually do. If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. Let your skills do the talking.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” It’s exciting and rewarding.”.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” It’s exciting and rewarding.”.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

It’s networking, he asserts, that still is the critical aspect of finding a job. He says these men and women have many more valuable job skills that give them qualifications to be more than “front-line” workers.

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On The Job

MAY 26, 2008

It’s networking, he asserts, that still is the critical aspect of finding a job.That’s why Caulfield started Hire a Hero with about a half million dollars of his own money, because he wants to make sure that there is a community ready to do more than “than just put a yellow ribbon on their car.”

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. In the office, the expectation is to constantly exhibit decorum, tact, composure, and display knowledge of your skills.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn…. Plus, in honor of the holiday season, she’ll have some special gifts to share for lucky attendees! This will be an informative, inspirational session designed to say goodbye to 2015 and enthusiastically welcome in the New Year.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. It's up to us to educate them on the benefits of an assistant. One young boss told me that he was self-sufficient and didnt need assistance, but what I saw was someone doing more than they needed to.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

So, I learned the rules , implemented them and become successful. I was putting to work some skills, but without putting my soul, my self or my life into it. All your education is filled with processes that will validate this script over and over. That we “learned&# something. Was I successful in terms of my script?

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