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How to Deal with Non-Negotiable Unrealistic Expectations

Eat Your Career

While it’s our duty to clarify and push back on such expectations, we may face situations where that impossibly high bar is simply non-negotiable. (By By the way, if you need help learning how to professionally pushback, I have an entire webinar on the topic of “Setting Limits and Managing Expectations” in the Career Success Library.)

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Practical Project Management

Practically Perfect PA

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Is it quality, time or cost?

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What Are Soft Skills? 12 Examples to Benefit You Personally & Professionally

Success

These skills are often learned in college, trade schools or job training. For instance, a salesperson’s ability to communicate persuasively can lead to more successful client negotiations. For example, a project manager might use the soft skill of problem-solving to resolve unexpected issues during a project’s execution.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

Supporting Multiple Managers. Task and Project Management. Time Management. At Office Dynamics, we are consistently surveying executives, managers, CEOs, human resources professionals, and organization development professionals on what skills, attitudes, and behaviors they look for in an assistant. Problem Solving.

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Personal And Professional Development With PRINCE2 Training

Small Business CEO

PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology that offers non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management, encompassing the management, control and organisation of a project. About The Guest Author: Dr Ian Clarkson is Head of Project and Programme Management Product Development at QA and PRINCE2 accredited.

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What is a Meeting Planner Exactly?

Office Dynamics

Planners utilize their project management. They add value to an organization by drawing upon their knowledge of the hospitality industry to manage expenses and minimize risk by negotiating the best all-around rates and paying attention to contract terms. Get your copy today! The post What is a Meeting Planner Exactly?

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7 Top Virtual Leadership Skills for Managers 

Worxbee

Implement a robust system to manage tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively. Utilize project management software, synchronized calendars, and establish clear workflows and processes to maintain seamless organization within your virtual team.

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