On The Job

MARCH 1, 2021

In fact, it's more important than ever that you be proactive in making sure that you're growing your network, keeping your skills up-to-date and understand the trends in your industry and how they will affect you. Set a career goal. Most career goals went out the window when the pandemic started, but now it's time to reassess.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 4, 2023

A support network can hold you accountable and help give you tips that will keep you on track with your goals and deadlines. Join online communities: Online communities, such as social media groups, forums, and discussion boards, can be a great way to connect with like-minded people who share your interests or goals.

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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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Success

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If people who failed were to give seminars, it would be helpful. This is called the skill of selecting. With so many voices vying for your attention, you need to develop the skill of selective listening and only dial into the radio station that appeals to you. Observe the successes and failures of other people. Be disciplined.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. Selling your executive on supporting your professional development is a skill. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. You walk out.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. Selling your executive on supporting your professional development is a skill. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. You walk out.

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Success

MARCH 14, 2022

I tell people in sales that you can be having the worst day of your life, but no one has to know it,” says Hopkins, a sales seminar dynamo and the co-author of When Buyers Say No: Essential Strategies for Keeping a Sale Moving Forward. through which he produced seminars, books, and audio and video training programs. Just ask him. “I

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2019

What is your goal or goals for going to an administrative conference? Education wise: What skills do you need to grow? What new skills do you need to learn/develop? Make a comparison spreadsheet, if necessary Topics to be covered – do they align with your goals? Start with the end in mind. What meals are included?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

In today’s competitive marketplace and at the pace this profession is changing, if you do not continually enhance your skills, build new ones, and have a strategy for your career, you will get left in the dust. Some assistants tell me they can only attend seminars that take place in their city or state. Points to Consider 1.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Other days are spent marking off tasks from a long to-do list and developing more efficient ways to accomplish goals and meet deadlines. Avoid burnout by bringing your unique talents and skills to your position. Enhance work skills by learning as much as you can about the programs you use, organizational tips and meeting coordination.

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Success

JULY 28, 2022

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology even created a General Charisma Inventory with points that varied from leadership skills to general approachability. When you go to a seminar with a really charismatic person, you have the feeling [of], Oh, I can trust this person. And it can be learned.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Executive assistants play a vital role in the companies they work for and are expected to attain a high level of multifaceted skills. It’s this broad range of high-level skills that makes professional development so vital for EAs. Developing leadership and communication skills. Learning new technologies. Process management.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, I hope you are working on your goals for your 2017 development. For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” Skill practice for attendees. Do you see the difference?

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

That’s why you’ll see the great ones attending seminars, workshops, etc. Put your money toward classes, seminars and books that will make you more successful.”. Be sure to write down your goals for the session ahead of time so you get the most out of your time together,” Palmer says. Get specific. Speak their language. “If

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Success

APRIL 12, 2022

And here’s why it helps: the next time a promotion or business opportunity that you would be right for comes along, you will have a team of people from all different facets of the organization who know not only your work ethic, but what your goals are. The art of negotiation is a powerful skill to master in your career.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2015

The reason is when advancing your career, the skills you’ve demonstrated are often more important than the title you’ve held. Doing higher-level, more complicated work will expand your skill set and earn you kudos and new opportunities in the process. I hope these tips helped you as you assess your career goals. Joan Burge.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 19, 2016

This will not only be more productive (you'll solve the issue faster and possibly come up with a better solution) but you also will practice your in-person skills and foster deeper connections. Those skills are critical for any career -- take every opportunity to develop them and stop hiding behind your computer. Learning a new skill.

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Page Personnel

MAY 23, 2021

Upskilling your team Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 With digital and technological evolution only increasing in pace, one of the most crucial ways for organisations to remain competitive in this climate is to ensure their team possesses the necessary skills for an environment that’s always in flux.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Here, for your “gain” is the GAINS model in all of its simple brilliance: G-Goals —Find out about your acquaintance’s goals—personal and professional. A particular personal goal they’ve accomplished? S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess? What skills are they looking to develop?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Here, for your “gain” is the GAINS model in all of its simple brilliance: G-Goals —Find out about your acquaintance’s goals—personal and professional. A particular personal goal they’ve accomplished? S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess? What skills are they looking to develop?

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Networking Business Cards Travel Goals 100

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 15, 2012

I actively look for opportunities to learn new skills on the job. I participate in classes, seminars and workshops outside of working hours in order to expand my knowledge base. I participate in professional groups online and in person in order to network and meet others with similar career goals. You’ve made a great start.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2009

What is the goal or objective of communicating with this person? Then craft the message with words that will accomplish your goal. For instance, if you are trying to get your manager to support you for a training seminar, association dues, or a new software package, don't say "cost." Are you trying to be persuasive? Joan Burge.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. Lets grow together! Post your comment.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Tell your executive about upcoming seminars and workshops you would like to attend and why. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. Your goal is to have a daily huddle with each other whether in person or on the telephone. Start with meeting one morning a week.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 17, 2011

You set out with great excitement and dedication to build something that will support you, reflect your ideals, and offer a place for your skills and talents to bloom. Having a team in place will free up time for you, the business owner, to be with your family, attend seminars, meet with clients, and grow your business.

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Productivity Bits

JULY 1, 2013

Here a 3 ways to develop the skill-set to become a top innovator. Become goal oriented Take each area of your life and ask yourself: What is working? As a professional sales consultant she also offers training, coaching, and sales seminars. Our finances often need to be revised and stay current with today’s challenges.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2009

What is the goal or objective of communicating with this person? Then craft the message with words that will accomplish your goal. For instance, if you are trying to get your manager to support you for a training seminar, association dues, or a new software package, don't say "cost." Are you trying to be persuasive?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

One way to control your mind and use your leadership skills it by seeking out motivational and inspirational books, CDs and seminars. Jennifer challenged us to use handwriting more often, and especially when writing down goals and mission statements. Ask empowering questions. Be purposeful with what you feed your mind.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 8, 2010

For example: Your manager wants to improve employee technical skills; mentions the benefits of having a needs analysis to plan the training ; and asks you to look into self-study manuals, seminars, teleconferencing and cheaper training options. Instructions don’t always come in the right sequence.

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Energage

APRIL 12, 2016

She believes in making unexpected gestures toward people who work hard or accomplish goals. As an employee from Transwestern put it, “Our managers are able to identify people’s strongest attribute and put them in positions that utilize their skills and help the entire team.”. . Foster and celebrate teamwork. “My Invest in people.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

This skill has expedited the growth of my audience from under a hundred to over two thousand email subscribers in eight months. Deciding What To Learn: Goals and Problems. To achieve advanced productivity, our learning has to be connected to a goal or a problem. We all need to have goals for our lives. YouTube Videos.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. There were several public seminar companies whose 1 day workshops I attended and I did learn some good tips.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

Help them achieve their goals. When you help others achieve their goals, they win and the organization wins, which ultimately affects you! Also be interested in their challenges at work as well as their areas of expertise. Be interested in whether they are having a bad day. Show them understanding and empathy. Welcome input.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals. Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Often if you have attended a workshop, seminar, course, in-house training, even a webinar, you can attain a Certificate of Completion. But that does not guarantee an individual is actually using the skills. First, you really have to identify your career goals. I will do my best to explain the differences. How will it help you?

IAAP 100

IAAP Administrative Professionals Training Promotion 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Often if you have attended a workshop, seminar, course, in-house training, even a webinar, you can attain a Certificate of Completion. But that does not guarantee an individual is actually using the skills. First, you really have to identify your career goals. I will do my best to explain the differences. How will it help you?

IAAP 100

IAAP Administrative Professionals Training Promotion 100