Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

An important component to self-management versus stress-management is to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. Some people think when I’m talking about setting boundaries, it has to do with sexual harassment in the workplace. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant. I’ll give you a perfect example.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2009

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

However, Monday is the perfect time to talk about workplace conflict because we all have to deal with it. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Use assertive communication techniques. I’m not referring to full-blown, yelling at each other. Take Charge.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. In the remote workplace, people may turn off their video because they aren’t engaged, don’t have a home environment they want to show on video, feel excluded, or are burned out from inequities and exclusion.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2009

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 16, 2018

How do assert myself when I can’t take on any more?” Need more help in the area of asserting yourself? Check out my entire series of blogs and webinars that can help you build your assertiveness in the workplace. What are your tips on the best way an assistant can overcome their problem saying no.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

I see this a lot in the workplace. Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. If you don’t feel you are assertive, take some classes. Assertive is about getting your needs met while being considerate of others. Let others damage your attitude. Then we get upset.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

Getting things done in the workplace is one of my favorite topics to speak on and write about. 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. I have been passionate about this topic for 28 years. I will share with you some of my favorite tips.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence. When you create executive presence, you are taken more seriously in the workplace and your voice is more clearly heard. – Jennie Forcum, CWCA.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

One of the key issues for the Tribunal to decide was whether the Respondent rejected the Claimant’s application for flexible working based on incorrect facts, namely an assertion that if the Claimant worked from home on a permanent basis, it would have a detrimental effect on quality and performance.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

Silence is the enemy of fixing what is broken in our workplace. This includes workplace bullying and discrimination and career progression, to name just three. In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. The post Bonnie’s Workplace 2021 Wish List appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

Have you ever thought about your responsibility and power to improve ethical standards in the workplace? Ethics in the workplace is a unique topic. There are several factors that determine how we react to ethical situations including our background, personality, level of training, and most importantly our value system.

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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

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. appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. Twos have a penchant for recognizing the needs of others and can soothe family units and workplace cultures. Fives make families and workplaces better for their wisdom. “We all know what to do, we just don’t want to,” Palmer says.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

We passionately believe and know that when a company invests in professional development for their administrative community, the entire company wins. What are your passionate beliefs? How long have you been a friend of Office Dynamics International?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones. Unfortunately, in the workplace, people often stay in their realm and unless they are pushed to take on something new or think differently, they stay with what they know. when you let them! Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

We all experience this in the workplace. The post Tactfully Voicing Your Opinion In The Workplace appeared first on Office Dynamics. 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. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

At the Conference for Administrative Excellence this fall, I’m going to help you hone lots of skills to be more resilient to change and stressful situations in the workplace. Venting behavior is a huge resilience-killer. But in the meantime, just putting a lid on your venting might actually make you feel a whole lot better.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

How would you like to see the world celebrating administrative professionals? The post Celebrating Administrative Professionals appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you want to hear the real secrets of star-performing assistants, join our free webinar on June 4 called The Star Performer’s Secret Sauce: 25 Proven Tips to Administrative Excellence! More free webinar events with Office Dynamics International: The post Qualities Of A Great Assistant appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

It is really important to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it.

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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. This truly is very special and you have been a big part of our success. I am a business owner, CEO, speaker and consultant.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

How to balance work and life. How to be a powerful working woman. How to do it all. Will you be joining us for this free event? . Register here. superwoman working women'

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I wondered why anyone was surprised, especially in light of the remote and hybrid workplaces, which makes it even easier for staff to be quiet and literally invisible ? The good news about all the press about quiet quitting is that it is shining a light on what is not being said in the workplace.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Maybe there are training programs or webinars that can give you the educational edge? This might involve making yourself visible or mentoring with others who are already subject matter experts. It could mean that you gain the experience by asking for a project that takes you out of your comfort zone. Learn more at The Resilient Assistant.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2015

Admin Assistant Training Assertive Communication Skills Self Development Workplace Tools #adminblogathon Administrative Professionals Day communicate with excellence communication guest blog how well do you communicate Judi Moreo' You can learn more about Judi at www.JudiMoreo.com. The post How Well Do You Communicate?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Though my career has evolved into training and development, I always feel most at home when surrounded by growth-oriented assistants. How can we revolutionize our thinking and behaviors to not only meet the demands of the modern workplace, but to also lead the charge into the future? People are always more comfortable with silence.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

Administrative professionals are always asking us what it takes to really stand out in the workplace. A “paradigm” is simply a mindset, but it plays an important role in how you show up in the workplace. When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. I have learned over 42 years in the workplace, that most difficult people, have a soft spot inside. Don’t give up.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

It is a favorite topic in my Star Achievement Series® training program. lack assertiveness. We can’t be successful by ourselves in the workplace; we must work together with respect and understanding. I have been speaking on how to slay your ‘Office Dragons’ for 25 years now. For many people, work is like a dragon.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2015

My goal is to get our attendees to see how even their own language, thinking and behaviors can hold them back from being taken more seriously in the workplace. Assistants/secretaries don’t need training.”. “I Here are some behaviors you might want to consider developing to be taken more seriously in the workplace. Be assertive.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. We all need someone in the workplace who has some power and authority and will be our champion. Develop being assertive. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. The educators not only include trainers like me, but also the professors in business schools who are training the leaders of the future. Commit to ongoing training to keep sharpening your saw.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

I started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked. I started Office Dynamics in 1990, when there was no one company specializing in in-depth training for administrative professionals. There were training companies like Skillpath and AMA but they offered tons of programs for all types of careers.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

This was a mandatory training event and sometimes when employees are told they must attend training, they get a little defensive. I’m sure you run into people in your workplace who, for whatever reason, have bad attitudes. Eventually, she got into the material but I could tell she still had some hidden resistance.

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