Office Dynamics

APRIL 9, 2019

This allows all the leaders you support to be aware of what and how many project you are involved in, and it helps them understand why their work isn’t turned around in one day. Except for time-critical projects, do the senior manager’s work first. Find out what projects are coming your way so you can plan accordingly.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As an administrative professional, it’s important to maintain an organized and efficient workspace in order to stay on top of tasks and projects. But there’s good … Get Organized!

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JANUARY 23, 2019

During the open discussion, small groups shared programs and apps they use to better coordinate their time, organize files, collaborate with their team, and even track personal projects. Trello – Project and task management that is shareable and used to coordinate work projects, even personal planning, and projects.

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MAY 28, 2020

Many assistants hear self-management and perceive it as the ability to not rely on their executive to move forward with projects. After all, the ability to think on your feet comes with the job title of an assistant. Self-management is more than being self-sufficient. It is about defining the quality of life you would like…

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JULY 23, 2019

They look at every facet of what is expected to occur, new projects, how much time might they be involved, who is going to manage what, and more. beginning, middle, and finale) related to projects, situations, tasks, actions, and relationships. Time and project management (Stop multi-tasking and partition your time for focused action.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Be precise with the details of a project. When you provide more information about a project to your assistant, your assistant can put the pieces of the puzzle together. Your assistant will be more proactive and able to schedule the timing for the project. Make assistant aware of special projects you will be involved in.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Status Updates Discuss updates on projects, meetings, items you are working on, and any other pertinent information. Executives don’t like to have to ask the status of a specific project or task (nor do they have the time). Special Projects Discuss any special projects that are happening or coming up in the next few weeks.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Below are a few: Throughout the year track each project and goal progress, additional duties added and positive feedback from others.

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JULY 20, 2019

What skills do assistants need to develop to project empowerment and to feel empowered? These are just a few of the skills to develop and project empowerment, the good news is that each skill is teachable and learnable. Confident communication. Decision making. Risk-taking. Persuasion. Conflict management. Emotional intelligence.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I work for a C-level executive who gives me tasks to do even though I’ve asked my executive if there’s anything I can do to assist with project-related work. EA with Brains asks: How to approach this situation? I’m bored and not sure if it’s time to search for another job. Please share your thoughts and advice in the comments below.

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MARCH 25, 2020

What was once a priority project may now be a back-burner project. When those projects pick back up, you’ll be organized and ready to go. Keep very good notes on all the work that has been put on the back burner due to COVID-19. Create a running list or add items to your calendar to revisit at a later time.

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JULY 19, 2018

Or how many just talk to you about how they feel about a project — or changes taking place in the company? Or, “Do you think this is a good time to talk to Melissa about the project?”. It seems that most people in a workplace confide in administrative professionals. Often, you are viewed as a confidante.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The world is moving at a much faster pace today so you have to be more organized, manage your projects better, take control of calendars, and cross every ‘t’ and dot every ‘i’ when it comes to travel planning. Task and Project Management. I pay as much attention as ever and have meticulously polished those basics. You must do the same.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

Planners utilize their project management. They have a logical way of looking at a project and understanding what needs to be done to ensure success. experience, planning skills and attention to detail to help create and deliver events that meet or exceed expectations. They are solution-oriente d. They are disciplined.

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APRIL 13, 2017

Basics include: travel planning, appointment coordination, meeting preparation, all facets of communication, organizational skills, and time and project management. As your days are getting busier and you are taking on more projects and assignments, you need these skills more than ever. Do you know what rose to the top of the list?

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APRIL 8, 2016

Here are some tips and key questions to ask managers and executives as requests for your time are made throughout the week: When possible ask that projects and tasks be given to you verbally so you can ask clarifying questions and better understand the work that is being given to you. Find out who else has information related to the project.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Forbes.com define executive presence as the ability to project gravitas–confidence, poise under pressure and decisiveness. We project confidence when we reach out to others and initiate conversation. In my World Class Assistant™ course, attendees get to practice projecting executive presence. Engaging people in conversation.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019

They have a logical way of looking at a project and understanding what needs to be done to ensure success, They have an innate ability to see the big picture — to take a look at a project and break it down action item by action item, and create a systematic/timely order for meeting goals.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Attending these meetings also keeps your assistant abreast of upcoming projects and the status of existing ones. Armed with this knowledge he or she can intelligently answer questions for clients, follow-up on action items, monitor the progress of upcoming projects and also remind you of important tasks.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Debbie Gross (Strategy) suggested administrative assistants to work at a higher level by using their Outlook calendar like their own personal admin to help keep them on track with the many projects to be managed. Third pass, Defer to tasks anything remaining that requires focus and project management.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

Whether you are or are not planning a job/company change tracking your projects, career education, extra duties, and tasks learned (or expanded) should be added to your resume/ career portfolio. If you have any other tips or ideas about this topic, please share them below.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

What about time for my leader to work on: projects return phone calls respond to e-mails delegate work on presentation? Next two weeks’ schedule Travel? If so, how many days? Arriving home late? In office—how much free time is available? Learn your executive’s preferences and make it work! Are they ricocheting from meeting to meeting?

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APRIL 1, 2015

This allows all the managers you support to be aware of what and how many projects you are involved in, and it helps them understand why their work isn’t turned around in one day. Except for time-critical projects, do the senior manager’s work first. Find out what projects are coming your way. Plan ahead. Joan Burge.

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JULY 23, 2018

In case you have not seen all the social media buzz, this has been an exciting project as this book is like none other I have written for assistants. You need to make sure you get to work on projects that illuminate your gifts! I know there are many more lessons I learned from this project but I will stop here.

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Clothes Collaborate Gifts Administrative Training 174

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2020

Prioritize tasks and projects. Once again, prioritize the items that you need to discuss with your executive in case your meeting is cut short. Meet with your executive as soon as possible to update each other on what transpired while away. Make sure to leave enough time for discussion so you aren’t going back and forth with each other.

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JANUARY 4, 2019

a copy of your resume, examples of projects completed such as forms, spreadsheets, graphs, etc. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! I personally learned a lot from that breakout session.

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JULY 30, 2019

I recommend working on your most complex projects and tasks during your most productive time of day. Whatever your sweet spot is, ensure that your daily tasks are structured in such a way that you reserve simple, mundane tasks for your less productive times and the more complex, pressing projects for your most productive times.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2017

Anticipate upcoming work events or projects. When given a project or task, get all the information you can at once. Clarify objectives. Learn to think on paper. Avoid backlogs of work by keeping information flowing. Flexibility leads to control. Use your “to do” list or other tools, but don’t let them control you.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Accept projects that challenge you. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Find your inner circle of support and actively connect with them. Set stretch goals. Celebrate accomplishments enthusiastically.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2017

Anticipate upcoming work events or projects. When given a project or task, get all the information you can at once. Focus on tasks of high value. Clarify objectives. Learn to think on paper. Avoid backlogs of work by keeping information flowing. Flexibility leads to control. Excuse yourself from idle chatter after a few minutes.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2017

Tackle Stretch Projects. Nothing is more exciting than a project that challenges your capabilities. These kinds of projects give you goals that are outside the normal, everyday realm. Offer to own that project that no one else wants to do. So, what’s an assistant to do when he or she feels that lack of enthusiasm?

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Assistants who are trailblazers are valuable team members who understand the business, work for its best interest, and strive to succeed in every interaction and every project. They may be really good at what they do, but the overall value they bring to the company is lacking because they’re not part of the bigger picture.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Take on a new task or project. See what your manager is working on and ask that they delegate a piece of that project to you. Your manager may have to teach you that piece of the project but that is how you will expand. This gave them freedom to focus on other important projects. Then determine your goal.

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UPS Administrative Professionals 2015 Mentoring 100

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MAY 3, 2018

Collaboration and efficiency is enhanced when a team works together, even if not on a particular project, unity leads to productivity. Anticipate upcoming projects and deadlines. When you share a part of your uniqueness with a workplace you connect with that position. Connection brings comfort and control. Engage your team.

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Administrative Professionals Stress Environment Retirement 189

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

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. Take on “Future Focused” Projects. Take advantage of that by volunteering to own projects that leverage and develop specific skills you’d like to use in the future. Event Planner.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Tune in and hear Tara’s story on how this project was formed and where it’s going. Mentors & Masterminds, a dating service for administrative professionals looking for their perfect mentor match! It’s an interesting journey and we would love to know, is this something you’ll be using to advance your career?

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

If you are feeling snowed under at work, sit down with a boss and prioritize your projects. Try a technology fast on this day off to get the full benefit of rejuvenation. Set realistic objectives. Categorize them and then attack! Use your support network. Most important are those folks who laugh with you and are true friends.

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