Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2017

Last Friday we held our third Assist Conference at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. I can’t quite believe I’m saying our third conference as we have been on quite the journey since our first conference. The theme of this year’s conference was The Assistant Toolkit.

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JULY 21, 2022

“We have too many people ,” said Jim Farley, CEO of vehicle manufacturer Ford at last February’s Wolfe Research auto conference. . Layoffs are expected to occur within the Ford Blue unit, which produces internal combustion engine vehicles, as well as other salaried positions. .

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Success

MAY 19, 2023

Wanting to learn more, he traveled the world to learn from conferences and people in countries including Europe and Asia. His breadth of knowledge and skills in medicine and regenerative care led to him being handpicked to treat several royal families.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I am so proud and delighted to launch the first conference from Practically Perfect PA – The Assist Conference 2015. I wanted to give all of my readers more information on the conference and why I think it is going to be a fantastic event. The role of networking internally and externally to help assistants develop.

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Allwork

MARCH 20, 2023

At the WorkX Conference, attendees explored how to bridge the talent gap through data-driven workplace decisions and mapping the employee journey for a more focused effort. The conference speakers collectively advocated for leaders to create an environment and team where it’s safe to fail, be honest, and experiment.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Today I am going to start a new one – Core Skills. I’m not just going to write about which skills we need I am also going to look at how these skills are linked to the role specifically. At the Assist Conference last year we had a session on personal branding and the speaker asked each of us ‘what are you good at?’

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Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

While someone with a fixed mindset internalizes failure as a personal limitation, those with a growth mindset accept a setback as a challenge. This internal discussion is called self-talk. I have the skills I need to get this done. The Power of ‘Yet’ in Learning New Skills “Yet” is a powerful word. Dweck, Ph.D.,

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Success

MAY 15, 2024

Ravi Gajendran is a professor at Florida International University with a Ph.D. They do start off with something of a disadvantage; they lose out on opportunities to learn those important skills and insights,” he says. It’s the development of professional skills and networks,” says Nathan Iverson, Ph.D.,

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

After so much anticipation, the Office Dynamics Conference, titled the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , opened on Tuesday evening September 30th with the Social Fusion Mixer. Joan Burge walked us through Daniel Pink’s ideas on the Conceptual Age and how new skills and competencies are coming to the forefront.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Throughout the entire conference, attendees had been tracking their wellness on the provided wellness tracker. Joan brought our attention to creating action plans by determining our post-conference intentions. Exploration- (people develop and discover new skills through training.). It was very tough, but SHE DID IT. Journey.- (don’t

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 27, 2017

I woke up this morning with the strange realization that this is my very last day with Office Dynamics International. Joan would give me an assignment like writing a blog or recording a video, or speaking on stage to our sold-out conference of 250 attendees for my first time. Resilience really is a skill set.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

Your skills in organization, communication, and high-level task management open the door to a world of exciting business possibilities! Help aspiring leaders hone their skills, build emotional intelligence, and develop strategies to lead their teams successfully.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. The conference was a game changer for me. I have never attended such a relevant and inspiring conference! I’m just as excited and grateful about attending again this year since it is the 25 th Annual Conference – The Stellar Assistant!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. With each message we'll introduce a speaker and share with you a little bit about them as well as why we chose them to be a presenter at the 19th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2020

Office Dynamics International is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Everything from improving time-management skills to refining your career portfolio to compete in a post-COVID-19 workplace. Since 1990, we have provided rich resources for administrative professionals around the world.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. Already an internationally-ranked swimmer in her native South Africa by the age of 14, du Toit seemed to be a rising star in international athletics. Be everything you want to be’.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. She believes the best teams have fun, laughter and optimism for the future.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

In fact, I am going to dedicate a whole session at next year’s Future Assistant conference to this very topic. Assistants have always been good at retaining information, but as we become more integral to our businesses, we will find this skill becomes an essential part of what we offer.

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On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

You'll need to work to position yourself to be thought of a potential boss, says Daryl Pigat , branch manager for Robert Half International. That means you show leadership abilities such as good communication skills, an ability to stay focused on getting things done and a desire to help others to succeed, he says.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes. Attendance to national or international conferences together or individually.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 20, 2013

Survey: Few CFOs Plan to Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development for Their Teams. June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. Not developing new skills. MENLO PARK, Calif., Management.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them. Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines. Oh yes PAs are no doubt equipped with a much broader skill set than most people (and maybe you) would give you credit for. My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines. Oh yes PAs are no doubt equipped with a much broader skill set than most people (and maybe you) would give you credit for. My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people.

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Allwork

MARCH 4, 2024

Having held key roles at Amazon, Wells Fargo, and American Family Insurance, Anastasia has honed her skills in managing internal politics and understanding diverse personalities within professional environments. What you’ll learn Master conflict resolution skills for a harmonious workplace dynamic. And so I interned there.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Refresh job description/LinkedIn profile frequently to reflect skills and experience.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 15, 2024

The Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design, Real Estate Company ADM, the City of Helsinki and SAFA the Finnish Association of Architects have launched an international, open design competition to find a design team for a new 10,050 sq m (GFA) museum building in Helsinki’s South Harbour.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Please visit her site and learn how you can improve your writing skills. Lisa Olsen is not only the CEO of Admin to Admin but also the talented and entertaining emcee of multiple Office Dynamics Conferences. Barbara provides several different resources for you to enhance your writing ability and take you to the next level.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Internal & External Training. Magazine Subscriptions.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 4, 2019

It is the financial and international economic dragon that is creating the stock market to crash 500+ plus points in a day, and then rise 420 points in a day, only to crash 600+ points the next day. 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!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 24, 2015

Many assistants are involved in their organisation’s big internal meeting. It could be the executive staff away day, the annual sales conference or it could be a stand alone conference for internal staff and clients. Assisting the Assist Conference. But that isn’t the only way to limit these risks.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 5, 2017

This past October, I was honored to be part of the 2016 Office Dynamics International Conference, The Revolutionary Assistant. I reached out to the assistant to my CEO—would she and the 84.51° assistants be open to attending the conference and supporting the session onsite? And here’s why. The seed of possibility was planted.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

To build professional credibility and become workplace leaders, individuals can take the following 8 steps: Develop expertise: Acquire in-depth knowledge and skills related to their field of work. This demonstrates leadership qualities and a willingness to invest in the success of others.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. Promote Yourself Internally. Volunteer to lead the next sales or team meeting to share that really cool idea you learned from the last book you read or the last industry conference you attended. Speak at the next conference.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

You will discover amazing opportunities you never knew existed, and you will expand your skills in ways you never thought possible. Present at an Admin Conference. In the past few years, more and more Admin Conferences have popped up all over the world. Take a Leadership Role in IAAP. Take Your Admin Career to the Next Level.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2015

We will be recuperating from our big conference! We are one week out from our 22 nd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, which sold out in May! This is a skill everyone needs regardless of their title or position. What skill sets are growing? Registration Is Now Open for the 2016 Annual Conference.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 28, 2019

I had an inside scoop on what was going on; met incredible people; learned new skills; was a confidante; the go-to person. Whether it is a conference , online class , or educational materials , investing in your assistant’s professional development will not only make your assistant happy, but you will also reap the rewards.

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