My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Managing expectations takes skill and practise. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . There’s plenty of resources to assist managers and leaders to communicate expectations to staff.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Managing expectations takes skill and practise Reflecting on this failed trick did give me an insight into how Executive Assistants share something else with the Slinky. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

I have already written about managers as perceived dragons and co-workers. When you don’t focus on your work, then you make mistakes, get behind schedules, become stressed and maybe you aren’t patient with others. Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. Then we get upset.

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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

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. Training & Development. Reduces stress.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Our free training programs began in 2009 with the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence pre-recorded video program. More free assistant training at your fingertips. In fact, we are so passionate about providing training to you that we added a second YouTube Channel called Live a BIG Life. August: Getting to Yes Webinar.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Ideas on how to build better partnerships with your managers. All of April we will be celebrating administrative professionals and giving you: Spot-on information related to the administrative profession. Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Strategies for setting priorities and taking control of your day.

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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

APRIL 17, 2015

<Guest Post by Courtney Clark> Don’t you hate that feeling when stress starts to build up, until you reach your boiling point and you feel like you just can’t take it any more? Because they didn’t have the little release of venting, their stress built up. When most of us get to that point, there’s a solution: venting.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. for a full day at a conference or training. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. Do not sit in your room waiting!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

Of course this profession is near and dear to my heart since I worked in the administrative profession for 20 years and Office Dynamics has been dedicated to administrative training and development for 25 years. They weren’t great with their follow-up systems and managing their travel. I was pretty mobile and had numerous experiences.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

How long have you been a friend of Office Dynamics International?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. for a full day at a conference or training. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. Do not sit in your room waiting!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. 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. Remember… staying power.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Whether you leave a job by choice or by being forced out, it causes stress-filled feelings. No matter which name you call it, the behavior is not healthy for individual staff and it is certainly not productive for companies and the managers who lead them. Lots of uncomfortable feelings. In 2022, it is also being called “ghost quitting.”

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. for a full day at a conference or training. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. Do not sit in your room waiting!

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. 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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Use assertive communication techniques. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. It may be uncomfortable enough that you dread going to work. Sometimes what we think is the problem, really isn’t.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

Use assertive communication techniques. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. I hope from this day forward you will change your thinking from managing conflict to consensus building. Sometimes what we think is the problem, really isn’t. When the other person is speaking, listen for any hidden issues.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I worked at the ICAEW for 3 and a half years and in that time was promoted to an Account Manager where I looked after 12 Committees and supervised one administrator. For a long time I really enjoyed working for my current employee and I have felt that I learnt a lot from the role and also from my manager. What are your weaknesses?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2017

We have an established anti-harassment law with teeth in it, specific policies and guidelines in place, along with ongoing awareness training and, most importantly, swift consequences for poor behavior. COSTS TO MANAGEMENT. Corporate America has embraced the harassment-free workplace and is not reversing its position.

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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. Stress reducer.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

Words have always mattered, but they are especially important in times of high stress, anxiety, and remote work. In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. Send a note to a manager about their direct report. Courage requires digging deep to get clear on what is worth fighting for.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan then presented the Full Spectrum Competency Model for Star-performing Administrative Professionals , stressing the Advanced Adminology Skill Set , which will provide administrative professionals with a solid foundation. Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways. It’s exciting and rewarding.”.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan then presented the Full Spectrum Competency Model for Star-performing Administrative Professionals , stressing the Advanced Adminology Skill Set , which will provide administrative professionals with a solid foundation. Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways. It’s exciting and rewarding.”.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Self-Management vs. Stress Management and Juggling Work, Home and Your Personal Life. Create a Strategic Partnership with Your Leader. Master Exceptional Leadership One BOLD Step at a Time. Create a Career Portfolio and Demonstrate Your Worth. Leading Boldly…Shining Brightly – Mind Set vs. Skill Set.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. 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.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. By counting backwards and focusing on the numbers, it is more difficult to focus on the actual stress element and therefore, you become more relaxed. Think before reacting. Truth Hurts.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

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. When we launched All Things Admin in 2009, we asked every person who visited our website – what are your top two challenges?

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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. A must-have skill when managing your executive’s calendar is to understand your executive must have down time.”. Here are some non-edited , direct quotes from them.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Management and administrative support professionals, as all employees, feel like they don’t have enough hours in the day to complete their work. Plus, the downside is that executives and managers have to share delegating their workload to the Assistant thus keeping projects or basic tasks on their plate. Employees feel time-compressed.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift. Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). All Things Admin shared a chart of all the special happenings and more and started #AdminProud. Qualities Of A Great Assistant (4/2/2015).

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Reduces stress for both the executive and assistant. 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. When held regularly, they may only take 5 or 10 minutes a day. The Benefits of One-on-One Meetings.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

Throughout my career as an employee—a few decades ago—I had the need to voice my opinion to my manager, colleague, vendors, peers, and others. Today I am focusing on tactfully voicing your opinion, which is another topic I cover in our World Class Assistant Certification course. We all experience this in the workplace.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Working as an admin professional often means working closely with leadership positions and essentially acting as project manager for the C-suite. Even if the difference was leaving to go to their child’s soccer game and be guilt free. ” – Melissa S. In Good Company.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

It’s hard to believe another year is nearly over. Here at Office Dynamics International, as we wrap up this 25th year of business, we’re feeling both grateful and overwhelmed with all we’ve experienced in 2015. Perhaps you can relate to those feelings?

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