Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

How many times do you ask a manager or someone who is giving you a task, “How soon do you need this?” Early in the day, clarify with your manager(s) what are the most important priorities. Organizing Your Workspace. Use desk trays to keep paper items and folders neatly organized. Your inside drawers matter too.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The most effective way to cultivate positivity in your organization is to acknowledge and reward the behaviors you want. Do: Manage your stress. How you handle high levels of stress can mean the difference between being assertive and poised or being negative and disgruntled. Cody McKibben, Thrilling Heroics 3.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

It says that the executive and organization truly value this assistant and want to give them the tools to help them be even more effective. We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Watch The Organized Admin Webinar Replay. Poll Results: Where do you struggle the most to stay organized? What was the inspiration for writing your new book, The Organized Admin? The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. To Do Lists – Task Management. Finding the time to get organized.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. That way, the assistant can help organize and prioritize messages and respond to urgent requests on the executive’s behalf. Always position the time it takes to learn something new as an investment.

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Success

JUNE 16, 2022

The simple truth was that because I didn’t know how to manage those personality differences , conflict arose. On the other side of the coin, though, their demand for excellence and accuracy may keep them in a “ready, aim, aim, aim” posture, which obviously slows down progress in an organization or even a relationship. The bottom line.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. Since I got out of high school and went right into the workforce, I was hungry to learn in any way possible. I have identified 3 levels of learning. Thirst for knowledge. I agree 100%.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Truly wants to understand the business for her own learning to better engage and to help me get in front of things.

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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. When it comes to e-mail management, there are various approaches. Helps the executive get organized for the day. Getting Started.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? Better managing conflict? Learn to be a catalyst for change in your organization and it will catapult your reputation. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. What are your secret dreams and visions for who you want to be or where you want to be a better person at work?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

I can do what I do today because of what I learned during those 20 years. I have to be extremely organized, deal with multiple personalities, manage my time, gather and process tons of information, be a leader, be assertive, tactfully communicate with other CEOs, consult with CEOs, teach others and the list goes on.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Share Ground Transportation: Sharing a taxi or town car with other attendees from your organization may be a cost-effective alternative. Be organized and schedule your flights where you arrive within 15 or 20 minutes of each other or travel on the same flight. It takes being proactive and organized. Request a credit or $20.00

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over! Data Analysis: learning how to collect, analyze and synthesizing information to create solutions.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization. I’ve been doing this for 28 years and I never grow weary of learning, experiencing, and coming home feeling rewarded! How much value would you say your work adds to the organization? Make money.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We speak their language to build rapport with managers. We did some activities to analyze the phrases and words used within our own organizations. For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.) There are three important reasons. Persuasion.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. But how would you feel about managing your boss? Let the idea do the talking,” Baldoni says.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. Learning Highlights.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. lack assertiveness. Dragons won’t go away unless you learn to face them in a positive fashion. Being organized, knowledgeable and positive about work and people gives you a sense of control.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 12, 2018

Learn to ask questions; specifically, the right question. Read the Wall Street Journal after your manager is done with it. Learn what your manager likes to follow, and become her eyes and ears on the subject. Remember never to harm the trust your executive or manager extends to you. Ask Questions. Be Resourceful.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Get a copy for every administrative professional in your organization. What if you perceive yourself as being assertive but not everyone agrees? You may, for example, be demure when dealing with a group of upper management people. How about several cases of the book, Become an Inner Circle Assistant? Are you intimidated?

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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. Use assertive communication techniques. Sometimes what we think is the problem, really isn’t. 9 Be Open and Honest, Don’t Hint. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

This proven program has been updated 15 times thus bringing timely and relevant information to administrative assistants, executive assistants, and administrators in Fortune 500 corporations and mid- to small-size organizations across industries. Recommended Resources are listed for individual, continued learning.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you? You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. I have learned over 42 years in the workplace, that most difficult people, have a soft spot inside. Are you learning a new software program?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 30, 2011

  You have tried a number of things to manage your time, space and information, but systems and processes just don't stick.  Assertive and demanding one day and then passive the next. Very unorganized in some aspects of life but extremely organized with elaborate systems in another aspect.   [link]. . 

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

When the job description includes identifying goals for the coming year; meshing them with your executive’s goals and department and organization goals; being prepared to track progress at specific intervals; and being accountable for success or lack thereof, it’s easy to tell this is not a job for dummies! Powerful assistants self-manage.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Starting from the pre-internet and pre-job boards era, in his interviews, he keeps on asserting recruiters from all over the world that all you need to ask potential candidates is, “what will you do in order to fill this position?” Candidate experience can lead to a better brand image for your organization.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2016

First, though, let me tell you why it’s important to be revolutionary: Become an indispensable strategic asset to your leader and organization. Be taken more seriously by management. Colette said assertiveness shows respect to you and others. Create opportunities for yourself. Minimize career risk. Be more influential.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

A main theme was increasing value and visibility within your organization. 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. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

A main theme was increasing value and visibility within your organization. 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. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Management 100

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. A stellar Executive Assistant must think of every detail for every function such as calendar management, travel planning, meeting preparation and execution, and e-mail management. Intuitive. A mind reader.

Administrative Professionals 100

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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. Use assertive communication techniques. What is actually happening behind the scenes is we have “conflicting” views, opinions and thoughts.

Self Esteem 100

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. Learn how to run reports and queries, or maybe offer to help creating procedures for others to do the same. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Office Dynamics often surveys managers and high-level executives as to the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that are most important for an assistant to possess. The ability to organize and prioritize is right behind SMART! You have to organize to be able to know what is in front of you. See how you measure up. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2016

You provide a service to your organization, and in return, they provide a paycheck. Daren is the author of “A Company of Owners,” a book that’s taking the corporate world by storm, transforming how organizations operate and how employees think. Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you will learn…. Watch the replay today.

Self Esteem 100

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Taking on more than you can manage only leads to frustration as nothing gets done very well. It’s important to learn how and when to say no. Heather, came close to burnout, working long hours and weekends, until she learned how to make a priority of what she had to, should and even wanted to do.

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Assertiveness Ergonomics Health Gifts 100