Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

For example, maybe you can think of a better way to spruce up your executive’s PowerPoint presentation. Or if you get off schedule because of heavy executive travel, get back on schedule as soon as possible. Demonstrate what you can do for them. Don’t always ask for permission. Don’t ask if it’s okay to change it, just change it.

PowerPoint 214

PowerPoint Travel Email Management 214

Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation outlining all the critical information covered (if applicable). Do you hold grudges? Did someone at work say something that upset you? Or maybe they ignored you and that bothered you. Hidden anger or resentment will create barriers.

Skills 100

Skills Assertiveness PowerPoint Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

For example, if you’re interested in graphic design, offer to redesign a PowerPoint presentation for your executive, or create a new cover sheet for reports. Take advantage of that by volunteering to own projects that leverage and develop specific skills you’d like to use in the future.

Administrative Professionals 209

Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! Most organisations that I have worked for offer Word, Excel and Powerpoint courses. Not many other professions have that variety of skills. Personal Development.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!).

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Skills Project Management AT&T 100

Administrative Arts

AUGUST 24, 2010

What I’m Reading: Add Transition Sounds to PowerPoint Slides [link]. What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Administrative Assistants Assert Themselves… [link]. What I’m Reading: Test Your Password Strength [link]. By popular demand…kitten pics.

2010 40

2010 IAAP Assertiveness PDF 40

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100