Office Dynamics

JUNE 23, 2015

Most administrative professionals are intimately familiar with “emergency” business situations and sky-high stress—their own, as well as the stress that practically radiates off of others. Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan and her guest, Adam Timm. How to manage stress.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Assertiveness. Organisation.

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Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 188

Office Dynamics

JULY 11, 2013

Office productivity is important for administrative professionals, as your boss often reviews you based on how much work you get done. The biggest office productivity killer varies from one administrative professional to the next , but these are some of the top offenders.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

My manager noticed the difference in my professional demeanor. I then asked how my manager’s role fit into the company’s goals. Once I had that information, I was able to make suggestions on how to help my manager meet his objectives. Eventually, my manager’s perception of me changed from secretary to partner.

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IAAP Self Esteem Administrative Professionals Agenda 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

My manager noticed the difference in my professional demeanor. I then asked how my manager’s role fit into the company’s goals. Once I had that information, I was able to make suggestions on how to help my manager meet his objectives. Eventually, my manager’s perception of me changed from secretary to partner.

IAAP 100

IAAP Self Esteem Administrative Professionals Agenda 100

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

He proudly highlighted the on-going programs they had for employees – one being themed Friday lunches (“I dressed up as a superhero last week!”) As the manager or HR business partner, I implore you to proactively offer these benefits. Yes, administrative candidates and employees should be advocating for themselves.

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Administrative Professionals Salary AEAP IAAP 40

The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

The larger the conference call, the more difficult it will be to manage. Always start on time and do your best to end on time by following the agenda and "table" topics that require more discussion. The Minutes will bring them up to speed. Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting. A new topic each month.

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Agenda 2010 Filing IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

It takes real courage to speak truth to power and to stand up for the issues that matter to us. Have the courage to show up, stand up, and speak up. Speaking up does not have to be loud or nasty or aggressive. Send a note to a manager about their direct report. I wish for us to have courage. Unfriend them.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

If you become timid when it comes to speaking in a group meeting, provided you know what the agenda items are prior to the meeting, put them in writing in proposal form and give them to the Chair before the meeting or slide them to him during the meeting. A reprimand/write-up (verbal or written).

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2015

While I grew up in Ohio and lived there into my mid-20s, I did move away and have been gone ever since. We only invest in our management team.” ’ What’s Your Agenda This Year? What three areas can I improve upon so management is aware of my valuable contributions? Do you know what? Happy ‘New You!’

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2015 Training Agenda Administrative Training 100

The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 11, 2010

This weeks agenda has the same items as last weeks and again nothing is resolved. When making comments or suggestions as the result of some negative behavior be able to back up what youre saying. Sunday, April 11, 2010 Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room Here we go again another Monday morning meeting. Voice the facts.

Agenda 100

Agenda Filing IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format. Under each agenda heading you can then record the appropriate information when you are in the meeting. To finalize your minutes, you will just need to tidy up the language and formatting for the Chairs approval. Are you plugged in? Now I am free to.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

Everyone has different values, perceptions, and beliefs; these factors make up our personalities. Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). Accept that people are different. Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m CST Need some motivating, inspiration, or answers?

Stress 100

Stress 2010 Filing IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Joan Burge designed the course materials with follow-up activities and assessments to be completed outside of class time. Action Items and Follow-up Activities extend learning beyond the class room and empower students to self-develop. Course Agenda. Manage and prioritize tasks. Call 1-800-STAR-139.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I take the bus to work and I often see people getting on a busy bus and then going through their backpack or purse looking for their bus tickets and holding up the line. I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. no tickets.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. Ensure that prior to the meeting you have received everything your boss will need, which may require follow up with meeting organizer. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

I was at the cottage with a friend and she was cranky and started to get wound up about something to do with her husband. She had an agenda and was going to let him have it. By the end of the call her husband had caught her crankiness and it ended up with them both being angry. She had an agenda and was going to let him have it.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ▼ September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Driven by their own agenda, these assistants care little about their team or having a positive impact on those around them. Why tear other people down in an attempt to build yourself up? The latter type of assistant herd together in a clan, hoping to gain strength in numbers. Call out bad behaviour.

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Gossip AT&T Agenda Etiquette 52

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The following is a list of the top 5 characteristics that make up bad bosses and how you can deal with their behavior. How to deal with it: These types of managers believe in facts and statistics. These kinds of managers want proof that you will do the job effectively. Bad bosses come in all shapes and sizes. Lack of trust.

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Filing 2010 2006 AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When I was an assistant 40 years ago we complained about not getting time with our executives; we complained about not getting enough information from our managers; we complained about not getting support for training. The idea is to come up with revolutionary answers that will create change and therefore create better conversations.

Management 100

Management 2016 Calendars Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

I tend to keep my scheduling sheets in chronological order and each morning I go through them to see if there is any action I need to take, i.e. follow up to ask for an agenda or see if I can start scheduling. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

If you are interviewing for a sales position, prepare a sales presentation targeting one of their clients or prospects; for marketing come up with a marketing plan for them. If it is a project management position, prepare a project status review presentation or the like…you get the idea. Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m

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Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I think Tasks is one of Outlooks best-kept secrets, but it shouldnt be and is a great way to follow up on items. If I send an email to a co-worker requesting information, I immediately drag it from my Sent items to my Tasks, set a reminder to follow up and write in the Subject line "Did I get this information". 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Making a List, Checking it Twice The Board meeting I am preparing for is a two-day event and I dont want to forget anything that I need to do leading up to it, or anything that I need on the day of. A memory stick is my back up if my laptop and I part ways. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Another bring-forward and organizing tip my friend shared with me (that she picked up from another assistant along the way) is using two-fold folders, with inside pockets. Do you have any suggestions for my OVERWHELMINGLY large "to follow up on" folder. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars 100

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When you look at this as a one-time project, you set yourselves up for failure. For example, you may allocate specific time periods throughout the day to check email or send out meeting agendas and reminders. Spend the first five minutes of your workday outlining a procedure you need to create while your computer boots up.

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2024 Mentoring Administrative Professionals Payroll 52

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We sat down with an extraordinary group of Admin panelists who spoke on the Power of the Strategic Partnership: – Major difference between serving as an Administrative Professional and one who also serves as a Strategic Partner. – How do you prepare yourself to become a Strategic Partner? – ” SPEAK UP. BE A MIND READER.

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Administrative Professionals Confidence Retirement Mentoring 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. I put the items from the agenda on the template in the same order and with a space to put the discussion and decisions/actions from the meeting.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 19, 2011

You will see from the article below, taken from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) website [link] that they are suggesting the theme should be celebrate all office professionals and I agree with that. It takes a lot of hard work to shake off the old stereotype into a new professional one.

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IAAP Agenda Administrative Professionals Goals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

Under Leader, click the leader option that suits your needs i.e. ……1 or --1 Click OK Type text you want i.e. Agenda as in example below. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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