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How do I Write Admin Goals? – Ask an Admin

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This week we are going to post two questions from different administrative professionals so we can get those helpful answers to them more quickly! The first question comes from Velma, and she asks: How do I write “Admin Goals?” Let’s get this administrative assistant help and give some great answers!

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How to Master The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers

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The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending.

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Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

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Ask yourself if your goal is to communicate or to win. When we have conflicting views or opinions, usually our goal is “someone has to win and someone has to lose. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. This can save you rework, errors or moving in the wrong direction on a task or assignment.

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7 Must-Do Actions to be Successful in Your Career as an Administrative Assistant

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More assertive? Better managing conflict? Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. Do you wish you were more confident? A better communicator? The mind is attracted to what you put in front of you.

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Communicating With Your Manager

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This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

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These executive letters are one of the requirements for a Star Achievement Series® participant to receive their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily.

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Secretary vs Assistant – do they think differently?

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it can be a big thing in how non-administrative professionals view the role. My goal is to get our attendees to see how even their own language, thinking and behaviors can hold them back from being taken more seriously in the workplace. Managers work hard so they can be promoted to Director, and then Sr. Be assertive.