Success

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Before getting there, let’s unpack the essentials of what skill training really is. It refers to proactive measures you take to acquire new skills, knowledge and competency while increasing your value as an employee or entrepreneur. Learning new skills is paramount to success. What is professional development?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. One thing I hear Joan encourage during conferences, webinars, and one on one conversations is to be courageous.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms. Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms.

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Whether you want to learn new technical skills, are hoping to expand your role in your company or are looking to move to a new job, creating a professional development plan can help you level up. In its initial phase, the plan takes into account your current skills and knowledge while defining your purpose.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Companies that fail to develop a culture of lifelong learning and development (L&D) could experience challenges such as a skills mismatch — resulting in a workforce that is ill-equipped to deal with a rapidly changing business landscape. Continuous learning is a prerequisite to developing these essential future-proofing tools.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

If you work as a PA/EA or Administrator, you have a lot of options, the obvious ones like advanced IT skills, MS Office et al and maybe some new IT skills (I highly recommend MS Visio). When it comes to conferences, workshops, seminars and on-site training during working hours, however, how proactive are you?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2017

Next week I’ll be attending a large conference in Las Vegas to further my education. This is a training-industry conference and is one of the big ones. Yikes, I only have 7 hours at the conference including lunch, exhibit halls and breaks. The second day of the conference offers 65 sessions. How am I supposed to choose?

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Success

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A study by The Conference Board reported that only 19% of middle managers surveyed felt they received proper training in leadership and management after being promoted. Instead] it’s because they’re high performing skilled employees, committed to the organization.” Training and support should be consistently and equitably offered.

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Success

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s a scientific skill she’s honed throughout decades of research and practice, one that has earned her the title of “human lie detector.” She leads workshops at conferences, is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and has facilitated high-level negotiations. Särnblad is in high demand for her abilities, and rightly so.

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Tips From T. Marie

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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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2017

Following the success of the last two Assist Conferences, which both sold out, I couldn’t wait to tell you about what we have planned for the new conference and I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to book their place on the conference. Don’t become obsolete through lack of technology skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 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. The discussions amongst our workshop participants were so interesting that we decided it would be a shame to restrict the knowledge we gained for the people in the room!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2020

More skills. Consider sending your assistant to a workshop, conference, or designation course. Take a look at the Office Dynamics website to see all of the events and conferences we host throughout the year. This year for Administrative Professional’s Day, reconsider the bouquet of flowers and rethink the gift cards.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. Our conference and World Class Assistant™ our very different learning events. Conferences for Administrative Professionals. Last several days.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 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. The discussions amongst our workshop participants were so interesting that we decided it would be a shame to restrict the knowledge we gained for the people in the room!

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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Never have more people believed—with more reason—that success hinges on reading, workshopping, boot-camping, seminar-ing, and otherwise launching yourself into new realms of skill or knowledge. Some managers worry about investing in developing people who can then easily take those skills to a competitor,” says David G.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

When you recognize your abilities, experience, and skills you lead by example (even if you think that no one is watching). She enjoys sharing what she has learned from work experience, conferences, workshops, and other professional and personal development opportunities.

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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. This is the last of our three blogs based on the fantastic discussions we had and the feedback we received from our workshop participants. Follow up on offers of help.

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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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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Here are a few to consider: industry conference, leadership conference, local chamber of commerce event, virtual workshop, in-person workshop, age/gender specific networking happy hour, and so much more. Variety is the spice of life, and you truly never know what a new experience can bring your way.

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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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Allwork

AUGUST 7, 2023

This can be achieved through formal education, certifications, attending workshops, seminars, and staying updated with industry trends and best practices. Network and engage in professional associations: Attend industry conferences, join relevant professional associations, and participate in networking events.

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Page Personnel

APRIL 8, 2021

It is a commitment to continually expanding your skills and knowledge in order to stay current, competitive and in a strong position to compete for jobs in different market contexts. Upgrade your skills Keeping your skills fresh, current and relevant is the best way to stay marketable.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 14, 2015

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. By the end of the day you will know every other assistant attending the conference. The relationship between Assistant and her Executive will be at the heart of the conference.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 10, 2023

Virtual event planning involves planning and executing online events such as webinars, conferences, and workshops. With the right mindset and strategies, you can turn your skills and experience into a profitable and rewarding home-based business. So, what are you waiting for?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

Cindy said that Shure Incorporated had a beautiful auditorium and that they would like to be a host site for me to hold a one day workshop or mini-conference. Persuasion skills. Craft your skill. Good communication skills. Organizational skills. Well, of course, I said yes. A desire to make a difference.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2015

For 25 years I have been teaching live workshops, seminars and training programs for executive and administrative assistants. It means that you will retain more of what you learn when you practice the skills you are learning vs. just reading or listening to lecture—a whole lot more! I love the live classroom environment. Get feedback.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 21, 2017

’ She will share with you the skills you need to unlearn keeping quiet so you can courageously ask for and get what you want out of your career. Jennifer now delivers workshops and seminars, as well as one-to-one coaching, for FTSE 100 clients across the UK and Europe, including Santander, Vodafone, Bupa, RBS and Asda.

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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. This is the last of our three blogs based on the fantastic discussions we had and the feedback we received from our workshop participants. Follow up on offers of help.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Building on your skills Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 8:46 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Virtual Assistant Resources It’s the time of year when we all do some self assessment and then look ahead to changes we want to make in the coming year.Â

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. You have a lot of unique skills. Assistants have a lot of unique skills that other professionals do not have. 5 reasons to attend The Assist Conference.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 29, 2014

Many of today’s PAs and secretaries are multi-skilled and work in complex roles; one minute being reactive and supportive, the next expected to have a proactive approach in a pressured environment. Identifying the skills you need for success can be half the battle. Identifying the skills you need for success can be half the battle.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 13, 2016

I can’t tell you the number of times people have told me they won’t attend a conference or training program if their employer will not pay for it. Yes, I wanted my employers to pay for my education or training or to send me to a conference. Additionally, many people will not even purchase a book or online program for themselves.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

Reflect on your skills, experiences, and achievements to identify the areas where you excel and get the most satisfaction. Continuous Learning and Skill Development. Invest in your professional growth by pursuing certifications, attending industry conferences, and participating in workshops or online courses.

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