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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas.

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

Office Dynamics

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. An Intent to Apply form will be sent to the student prior to attending their class.

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The Office Professionals Code of Conduct

The Office Professionals Place

Below is the office professionals code of conduct. I will communicate effectively and assertively so that there is a clear understanding of what is required and requested. I will interact with co-workers, clients, and upper management with professionalism. I will continue to improve and enhance my professional development.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

The Office Professionals Place

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. I would highly suggest that both new and more "seasoned" administrative professionals print this out and keep it close by. Let them have their words. Do not interrupt. When they are finished, ask questions to clarify their feelings. Seek answers.

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Managing the Micromanager

The Office Professionals Place

Provide assurance and be assertive. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Take notes When presented with a new project or update, get a pen and notepad and take notes.

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If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do

The Office Professionals Place

If it is a situation that requires urgent attention, be assertive and ask for help and apologize for any inconvenience. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1.

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The Charge: Your Emotions – The Cost: Your Job

The Office Professionals Place

You may have to agree to disagree, but at least you will have expressed your thoughts in a professional manner and you will still have a job. Be assertive, state your case, and give and ask for solutions. It is important to listen to the other persons views and take them into consideration. Truth Hurts. How will you deal with it?

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