Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

An organized workspace reduces stress, gives the impression to others that you are on top of things, and saves you time. When given a project or task, try to get all the information at once. Be assertive and ask for more details or get the bigger picture to reduce back and forth time or going off on the wrong tangent.

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Assertiveness Stress Management Training 198

Success

JUNE 16, 2022

And under stress, each exhibits its own liability. Under stress, “I” styles can be seen as being too talkative, emotional and disorganized. But although they are slower, once they initiate a project, they are maniacal about finishing; they just don’t quit. No style is greater than the other. Let’s talk about each one.

Collaborate 312

Collaborate Stress Assertiveness 2018 312

On The Job

MARCH 16, 2020

They become even more stressed as they achieve their dream, instead of enjoying what their hard work has brought them. Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. Right the rules. Develop a new script.

Assertiveness 137

Assertiveness Confidence Stress Twitter 137

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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Travel Skills 100

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?

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Equipment Goals Stress 52

On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2020

Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Right the rules.

Self Esteem 130

Self Esteem Assertiveness Confidence Stress 130

Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Admin Assistant Training Adminology Assertive Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Current Events Difficult People Etiquette Executive Blog Interpersonal Skills Just For Fun Leadership Mgr/Asst Team Motivators Multiple Managers Networking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Professional Image Projects Self Development (..)

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Etiquette Travel 100

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.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Admin Assistant Training Assertive Assistant Training Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Current Events Difficult People Etiquette Executive Blog Interpersonal Skills Just For Fun Leadership Mgr/Asst Team Motivators Multiple Managers Networking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Professional Image Projects (..)

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Whether you leave a job by choice or by being forced out, it causes stress-filled feelings. The disrespect can be about a myriad of issues – being overlooked for a raise, not being asked to work on a project, rules not being fairly applied, experiencing discrimination, or not being praised in a meeting when others were.

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2004 2022 Stress Assertiveness 52

Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

You think a project should be completed one way and your peer thinks it should be done another way. Use assertive communication techniques. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. As long you come in contact with others, however, you will experience conflict. Big or Small. 9 Be Open and Honest, Don’t Hint.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Every day, we can face conflicting views, opinions, approaches to a project or differences about when to host an event. Use assertive communication techniques. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. However, Monday is the perfect time to talk about workplace conflict because we all have to deal with it.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

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. How can you put the power of a winning attitude to work? Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you?

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Almost all employees are managing more projects and juggling priorities with increased pressure for high-quality work. Overview: Managers rely on their staff for everything from project follow-through to ensuring internal and external customers are served appropriately. Apply self-management techniques vs. stress-management tips.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 3, 2013

Because of a mistake you made, your entire department has to stay late reworking a project. a) Make an effort to apologize to everyone directly, and then work especially hard to get the project completed quickly. One of your co-workers is overwhelmed and stressed out. Sure, she’s stressed. c) Snap right back.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness PDF Stress Facebook 100

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. Provide your executive with updates on projects, meetings, items you are working on, and any other pertinent information. Special Projects.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. 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. But the burnout hit me hard.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service AT&T Assertiveness Social Media 69

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. 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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. 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. But the burnout hit me hard.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service AT&T Assertiveness Social Media 40

Productivity Bits

AUGUST 31, 2010

Although you must also assert some flexibility into the system, this does not mean you have to abandon its constant reinforcement. If you’ve been reading the GTD book by David Allen , you are probably convinced now that a stress-free productivity is not a matter of managing your time. Find your winning formula and stick to it.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Goals AT&T Mentoring 100

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. Reduces stress for both the executive and assistant. You can say something such as, “I realize you are very busy and like to jump right into your day. The Benefits of One-on-One Meetings.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Calendars Stress Phones 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!). In Good Company.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Skills Project Management AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. You’re glad you were able to contribute, but feel as though you’ve run a marathon.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Brian and his team figured this one out because they operate in the industry where this shocking assertion is perhaps the most true… but don’t let that stop you reading. In a pie chart of the customer’s mindshare, “Marketing” itself might be a 30% segment… and the actual project Ogilvy is pitching for? Less than a tenth of that slice.

Assertiveness 40

Assertiveness Budget Confidence Stress 40

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Project Management. The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. Ideas, Time & Space. Paper and Digital Files. To Do Lists – Task Management. Meetings/Events. Travel Planning. Most assistants know better organization would benefit them, but many struggle to actually get started or worse yet – how to maintain it.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

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. This makes it more difficult to sufficiently assist an executive at the highest level possible.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Fax Email 2015 100

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. Projects, tasks and events will start to fall into their places.

2010 40

2010 Lifestyle AT&T Dropbox 40

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

Decision is the state in which you project your next reality. Over time I have felt increasing pressure and stress. Living a scrip-based life would be an imbalance of the Assess realm: you’re acting without thinking (assessing). You’re coming to this stage after finishing an assessment session completely. It began well.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40