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. Special Projects. Discuss E-mail Communications.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

Be sure to share the blog-a-thon articles each day with your administrative peers and earn those extra entries. The post Blog-a-Thon Bonus Announcement appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. When you support multiple managers, the work multiplies!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Accountable. Trustworthy.

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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. There are several tips for getting the most out of your next performance evaluation & reducing stress.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Ideas on how to build better partnerships with your managers. Proven tips on maintaining your competitive edge as an administrative or executive assistant. Strategies for setting priorities and taking control of your day.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

We don’t believe we can assert our boundaries, especially the ones that mean the most to us, due to higher authorities in our life or perceived expectations that have been taught to us. And the greater challenge, if I were to ask you about your current project or goal, would you be able to tell me what your boundaries are?

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 24, 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009 Managing the Micromanager The job description did not include managing a micromanager. Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. If possible, give a time when the project will be completed. Provide assurance and be assertive.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Here are a few quick tips. You become a more valuable asset because now they are relying on you for that task or piece of the project. Now not every executive or manager will want this partnership. If you support multiple managers, you won’t have the time to build strategic partnerships with each of them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Sometimes people feel like they need a pschology degree just to understand and cope with office politics when in fact all they need are a few tips from the psychology field. Follow the tips below to improve your chances of success at work. If you offend someone above you in the corporate hierarchy they are more likely to seek revenge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

It could mean that you gain the experience by asking for a project that takes you out of your comfort zone. If not, are you making plans to develop yourself in some of these areas? This might involve making yourself visible or mentoring with others who are already subject matter experts. What a wonderful opportunity we have ahead of us!

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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. These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. Take the Lead & Self-Manage. There’s no substitution for mastery.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Writing about two paragraphs outlining your goals will help you feel more confident and energetic, Gavin Kilduff, an assistant professor of management and organization at New York University, says his research shows. Once you project confidence to the group and its members perceive you well, the effect can be lasting, they found.

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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. 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.

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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. Taking on a new task or project and feel like you are struggling or don’t have enough time to learn. Are you learning a new software program?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2016

Some are the usual routine tasks, some are part of an ongoing project and some are urgent and require immediate attention. Here are my tips on how assistants can deal with conflicting priorities. Speak to your manager every day, find out what is coming up, what the priorities are and what you can do to meet deadlines.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 16, 2016

Some are the usual routine tasks, some are part of an ongoing project and some are urgent and require immediate attention. Here are my tips on how assistants can deal with conflicting priorities. Speak to your manager every day, find out what is coming up, what the priorities are and what you can do to meet deadlines.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Star Savers™ provide quick tips that can be applied right away. This will be a great way to preview the course and learn new tips and strategies. Achieve and maintain positive attitudes about employers, managers, co-workers, customers and themselves. Manage and prioritize tasks. Focus on self-change vs. changing others.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Get ready to go from chaos to control with the excellent tips that Julie Perrine shares in this free webinar. To Do Lists – Task Management. There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Project Management. Her system for email management is outstanding.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In preparation for a webinar I held on October 8 called Managing Your Executive’s Day , we sent out a survey and received 700+ responses to the questions “What is your biggest struggle in partnering with your executive?” Blocking his calendar to work on his projects. Managing Your Executive’s Day Webinar Replay/ReCast.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. Even the most ambitious of people have days where they choose a Netflix binge over finishing a project. Household chores and projects all find their way in between.

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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. If you have a special project, set aside a day as “Do not disturb” time, so you can complete the project. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively. Thanks for visiting!

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On The Job

JULY 19, 2010

If you work, for example, under a manager who is seen as weak and ineffective, that could seriously impact your chances for promotions or working on top projects. On the other hand, if you work for a strong manager, it’s likely that your star can rise right along with his.

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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.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

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 interact with co-workers, clients, and upper management with professionalism. A new topic each month.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 13, 2015

If you are lost in the crowd, people cannot promote you, support your goals, recommend you for projects or leverage your great talents. A project they are working on? Here are some bonus tips! When you work in a mid to large size organization it is easy to get lost in the crowd. ALWAYS do the best you can.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. Even the most ambitious of people have days where they choose a Netflix binge over finishing a project. Household chores and projects all find their way in between.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Yet there are proven benefits when executives and assistants take some time to discuss the day’s priorities, upcoming schedules, projects and more. If you need suggestions, I list all the items that can be discussed when executives and assistants meet in my Communicating with Your Manager post.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

In honor of the month of love, I am going to offer some great info I wrote a few years ago with my BIG Life project. Since the reality is our self-esteem does fluctuate, here are some tips to help you. Love yourself. People often describe their self-esteem like a thermometer. It goes up and down. Learn to love and accept yourself.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

The ultimate project management victory: I crossed off my own death today. In this respect, a project is never “finished” in ADD. The graphical representation of a project in Assess – Decide – Do will look more like a spiral than like a Gantt diagram. For A Liveline Philosophy Forget deadlines. Well, I dont.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

Decision is the state in which you project your next reality. Introducing Assess - Decide - Do my life management framework. You still have to manage to go through the rain somehow. I will have a look at this one too, thanks for the tip. You’re coming to this stage after finishing an assessment session completely.

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