Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. Every career has certain core fundamental skills.

Calendars 223

Calendars 2018 Negotiating Skills 223

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 22, 2019

A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person and should be a key member of the design (or planning) team within an organization — be it corporate, association or otherwise — charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. Get your copy today!

Meeting Planning 214

Meeting Planning Negotiating Project Management Expenses 214

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Travel Planning. Event/Meeting Planning.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes – started with the basics after raising family i.e. college courses – typing, word processing then on the job training. Yes, I have taken job-specific software classes, classes to learn organizational and people skills, and took computer certification classes which I was not aware I needed coming right out of high school.

IAAP 100

IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100