Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? Better managing conflict? I’m not sure what is in the air, but assistants everywhere are going through some type of change whether it is losing a job, moving to a new job, promotion or change in their personal life. Do you wish you were more confident? A better communicator? Change is in hyper mode this year.

Administrative Professionals 221

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 2017 Customer Service 221

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Birthdays, births, graduations, promotions and weddings are also nice moments for you to send a quick note. Microaffirmation #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill. People with underrepresented identities often find their expertise and skills are regularly questioned and held to higher standards.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

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!

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals International Mentoring 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

I’ve worked with a number of Executives over the years and seen many many different types of management styles. The non-manager so to speak! The Executive may be technically brilliant at their job but unable to manage staff which means their assistants will also find themselves picking up the people management slack.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Management AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

It may take months or even years to get where you want to be or be able to send your kids to a great school or get the job promotion you desire. 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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

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? What’s going to happen?” Baldoni says.

Management 100

Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). So what happens when you do land that all important first interview?

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

That means more can be accomplished in less time – and management is sure to appreciate that. Whether you are a manager or an assistant, if you are familiar with your business, you can often see ways to make money—perhaps by paying attention to competitors or watching trends. Make money. Save money. “A Propose them. Be proactive.

Administrative Professionals 167

Administrative Professionals Travel Salary Promotion 167

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

You may not be directly affected by this dragon the dragon can be creating pain for your industry, your employer, managers, executives, and customers. If you do your due diligence and promote the benefits of what you will learn and then use persuasion skills, you should be a winner! Do you know this dragon?

Training 100

Training Promotion Skills Learning 100

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. Promote yourself. You can make a great impression by first providing a service, doing a good deed, or promoting others. Move from having good to great fundamental skills! More successful.

Promotion 100

Promotion Goals Skills Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. If your workload is unreasonable, accept that there’s no shame in making the business case to your manager for assistance or some reallocation of workload.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Do you struggle with getting people to notice you? You can view the replay of our webinar, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Part of what we do is provide tools and services to administrative professionals to enhance the quality of their work-life that promote administrative excellence. October: Managing Your Executive’s Day (Part 1) Webinar. October: Managing Your Executive’s Day (Part 2) Webinar. August: Getting to Yes Webinar.

Training 100

Training Administrative Professionals 2015 AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Jasmine was promoted to Vice President about two years ago. Management and administrative support professionals, as all employees, feel like they don’t have enough hours in the day to complete their work. As founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, I have been on the “other side of the desk” for 25 years.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Fax Email 2015 100

Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

“Fair&# and “unfair&# are mental constructs, ways of integrating an unexplainable mystery into a manageable system. Because a manageable system creates the illusion of control. The more we categorize, the more we manage, the more we integrate, the more we believe we are in control. Never was and never will be.

2010 40

2010 Assertiveness Twitter Goals 40

Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2023

Few would argue against the assertion that the quality of decisions is enhanced by accurate and relevant information, including evidence of which approaches to the task in hand actually work. This is especially so when our decisions involve how to protect people at work so can be literally a matter of life or death.

Health 52

Health Assertiveness Social Media Policies 52

Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

The ultimate project management victory: I crossed off my own death today. I agree it’s a little difficult to understand this concept, especially if you’re coming from a long traditional task management experience. Introducing Assess - Decide - Do my life management framework. For A Liveline Philosophy Forget deadlines.

2010 40

2010 Lifestyle AT&T Dropbox 40

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

I was putting to work some skills, but without putting my soul, my self or my life into it. Many religions are promoting this. Introducing Assess - Decide - Do my life management framework. Eduard @ People Skills Decoded´s last blog. You still have to manage to go through the rain somehow. A robotish approach.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40