Remove 2017 Remove Confidence Remove Negotiating Remove Skills
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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor.

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4 Things You Must Do for Your Career in 2017

On The Job

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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Practical Project Management

Practically Perfect PA

Ask your client or stakeholder, the person who asked you to take on the project, what are the primary parameters for the project, what are the secondary and what is most negotiable. Identify knowledge, others’ skills you can tap into, budget, time, external providers, etc. Interested in Assist 2017? Firstly the QTC Triangle.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time.

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Five Barriers to Improving Employee Engagement

Energage

Deloitte’s 2017 Global Human Capital Trends report pointed to “The Employee Experience: Culture, Engagement, and Beyond” as a top trend. Bersin’s Predictions for 2017 reported, “the topics of culture and engagement will continue to be top priorities, and we can now measure them closely.”.

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