Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

This is a huge benefit to you because you grow your skill set. For years I have coached executives and assistants how to implement processes on everything from daily huddles to debrief meetings, managing email, travel planning, and holding quarterly strategic meetings. Now not every executive or manager will want this partnership.

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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. Points to Consider 1. You need to continually learn and grow. Get your executive to see the long-term payoff. Why shouldn’t you?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. Whatever skills you’ll need in your next role, find ways to develop them now.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

So we asked our attendees what they thought about their career paths, skills development, performance reviews , and any other developmental aspects of their jobs. Consult other PAs, your manager(s), and your organisation’s HR for advice in progressing your career development. There is no specific PA skills development.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

Possessing it demonstrates expert-level mastery of the skills required to leverage systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. However, what they are really paying for is not the certificate itself—it’s the value a person can bring to the organization when they have these skills. What really matters is how you use those skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

If your presentation contains charts make sure every chart is on a separate slide and is up on the screen when your manager refers to it. As most assistants are advanced users of PowerPoint the temptation to use all of the features can be high. Slides should support your point – not make them. Keep the slides simple.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

If your presentation contains charts make sure every chart is on a separate slide and is up on the screen when your manager refers to it. As most assistants are advanced users of PowerPoint the temptation to use all of the features can be high. Slides should support your point – not make them. Keep the slides simple.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 5, 2017

No PowerPoint . Death by PowerPoint is real peeps! During your team meetings do you need people to present on PowerPoint? There is a lot of evidence to suggest that people need white space to help process their thoughts so regular breaks during long meetings will help with productivity.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Example: The inventory management system in a retail business consists of various procedures, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and tracking products. Example: An employee performance evaluation form that managers use to assess an employee’s performance based on predefined criteria.

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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. Final Thoughts.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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All Things Admin

MAY 18, 2022

And I’m already using the things I learned to better leverage Outlook for daily task management! Next up, my PowerPoint certification.” It took a few weeks of studying, learning how to use some different features, and taking practice tests, but it was worth it. Create a professional portfolio – in print and online.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Think about how Microsoft Outlook has revolutionised diary and email management , we are so reliant on Outlook (and its equivalients) these days and we will be for a long time to come yet. Once you have put the presentation together you can export the slides to Powerpoint, Keynote, PDF or straight to social media.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2015

Basically throughout the workshop day, my participants are working in groups, brainstorming, practicing newly-learned skills, giving feedback to each other, writing scripts, role playing, doing creative activities and given feedback by me or our trainers. You need to read your handouts and PowerPoint slides after you attend the webinar.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Did someone at work say something that upset you? Best of luck! Pacific Time).

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

While Executive Assistant responsibilities can vary greatly from one employer to another, the common thread is that a great Executive Assistant must be able to handle anything that is thrown at them with grace and skill. Strong technical skills are an absolute must in this position.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2012

I’ve been glued to my TV screen watching all the different sports and cheering on Team GB, the skills these athletes have are incredible and it is a pleasure watching them compete at the highest level. It got me to thinking about the skills we as assistants have… if we were competing in the office Olympics what events would we excel at?

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2012

I’ve been glued to my TV screen watching all the different sports and cheering up Team GB, the skills these athletes have are incredible and it is a pleasure watching them compete at the highest level. It got me to thinking about the skills we as assistants have… if we were competing in the office Olympics what events would we excel at?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2016

Best practice guides to support your team needs, this can be anything from minute taking to PowerPoint guides, business development support; 4. Utilising the skills of the wider team. In delegating the drafting of the handbook, it is a great idea to utilise the different strengths and skills of your team. Outcomes for you.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

If your presentation contains charts make sure every chart is on a separate slide and is up on the screen when your manager refers to it. As most assistants are advanced users of PowerPoint the temptation to use all of the features can be high. Slides should support your point – not make them. Keep the slides simple.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

I am the only person teaching, we go very deep into the material and there is ample time for skill practice. Skill practice for attendees. Do they align with the skills you need to develop or enhance? Video or PowerPoint Presentation? What does your manager think you should focus on? Do you see the difference?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. IT training.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 21, 2015

Canva has many fantastic and easy to use templates which look brilliant compared to standard boring PowerPoint presentations. Assistants are often asked to put together marketing material and presentations. The search function is great and the filters make a standard image really funky.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

Our Executives travel far and wide, they are often away from home for long stretches of time and have to rely on our organisational skills to get them from A to B. It can be easy for assistants to justify training on tasks such as Excel or PowerPoint, but you probably spend much more time organising business trips.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. Good Communication Skills This goes without saying. Along with good communication comes listening skills. Get involved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

SHRM is the Society of Human Resource Management with 300,000 members. On one hand, we know that Executive Assistants are the backbone of companies, the right arms to their managers, and the face of the company culture. Therefore, not just any PowerPoint or Excel class will truly serve the profession. Taylor Jr. &

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

One of the simplest things you can do to help the manager of your dream firm decide if you are right for the job, is to send them a Thank You letter after the interview. But you would be surprised that a simple Thank You letter can win over the hiring manager. We both had similar skills, education, etc. Great post Richard.

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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.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

Each and every day, Administrative Assistants alike face these challenges from either one or more Managers. And remember, always break down your entire project or tasks into manageable chunks. Before you know it, you will be surprised of how quickly you are able to complete each “manageable chunk&#.

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Administrative Arts

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

More importantly, do you want to get recognized and let your manager see that you are going that extra mile to do what’s above and beyond of your job expectation? This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments. Do you have a knack for writing?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Are you trying to get that raise or promotion that you so well deserve?

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