Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Administrative professionals provide real benefits to the people they support and the organization at large. The best administrative professionals aren’t just supporting players. They look for individuals who proactively update their administrative assistant skills through training.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 5, 2015

These basics are the foundation for more advanced skills, such as persuasion, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution. One quick side note: People are hungry for information that can help them advance their careers! We can all be part of an “Inner Circle.” It’s a win-win strategy.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Administrative Professionals Skills Management 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 2, 2010

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at an Administrative Professionals Week event in Washington, DC. These basics are the foundation for more advanced skills, such as persuasion, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Career Management Motivators.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating Skills 2010 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills. Are you an assistant that has been curious about a professional certificate or certification program? This article was originally posted at Linked.com.

Skills 100

Skills Assertiveness PowerPoint 2015 100

Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Career Academy members are already familiar with this, as are those who have attended my live training programs. Take for example an administrative professional whose role it is to purchase office supplies. Aggressively negotiating with existing vendors for better pricing. How much money did you save or earn?

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Resume Negotiating Administrative Professionals 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

There was less sharing of information and limited collaboration. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – for e.g. Gifts and Entertainment Policy. Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 2, 2010

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at an Administrative Professionals Week event in Washington, DC. These basics are the foundation for more advanced skills, such as persuasion, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution. We can all be part of an "Inner Circle." It's a win-win strategy.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating Skills 2010 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals. I was stunned at the perspectives these executives shared with their administrative professionals. We even received tips about information on color choices, and what they evoke! We are active.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Negotiating Clothes 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Bad bosses like to withhold information from their employees or expect their employees to be mind readers and already know what they’re supposed to know. How to deal with it: If you work with someone who does not like to share information or it seems as you are left in the dark, ask questions. “Rules with an iron fist.&#

Filing 100

Filing 2010 2006 AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals. I was stunned at the perspectives these executives shared with their administrative professionals. We even received tips about information on color choices, and what they evoke! We are active.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Negotiating Clothes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Too much information. It is always worth asking. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100