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The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out

Office Dynamics

When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. As you can see, these skills go beyond the basics. There is much to learn regarding advanced skills for assistants. When you have this kind of mastery, you gain a deeper level of respect.

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Choosing Administrative Training That’s Right for You

Office Dynamics

As 2016 comes to an end, I hope you are working on your goals for your 2017 development. The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. Presentations usually last 60 – 90 minutes.

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A review of the Assist Conference 2017

Practically Perfect PA

During the sessions we looked at how we could enhance the unique skills and qualities each assistant needs to further their role and career. The speakers presented on different topics, but we made sure they touched on our key themes: Identify your strengths and weaknesses : Your tool kit is packed full of unique skills and competencies.

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To Reach Your Next Big Goal, Follow the 10-80-10 Rule

Success

Give your team the tools they need: materials, training, research, time and money. Patton famously declared, “At the present time our chief difficulty is not the Germans, but gasoline. This article originally appeared in the December 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. General George S.

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Experts Say You Probably Don’t Really Know How to Brainstorm

Success

Osborn’s four tenets : Don’t permit criticism, say all ideas that come to mind, strive for quantity and build on the ideas presented by others. Even the most carefully structured brainstorming session will fizzle, not sizzle, however, without a skilled facilitator. It’s a learned skill,” Segal says. Channel your inner child.

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13 Undeniable Ways to Get Sh*t Done

Success

Even on Christmas morning, I was the child who dragged her feet to the tree, rubbing her eyes as we opened presents. It’s a productivity skill that must be learned, polished and practiced. There is a process you can follow to acquire it as a skill: Become aware of the need to improve your focusing skills. Need proof?

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Developing Your “Wow” Factor

Office Dynamics

You can’t have it if you don’t first have the skills to do your job exceptionally well. How you present yourself, your style and your overall look create your total package. We know that investing in a comprehensive training program like World Class Assistant is a big decision. The wow factor isn’t all about the exterior.