Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

But, they might look the other way if a higher up were acting unethically. . The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along. Beginning in May, she will be a contributor for Admin Pro – a monthly newsletter for administrative professionals.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The demand for efficiency is at an all-time high, and as organizations grow and become more complex, skilled administrative professionals are needed now more than ever. Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No-Fly Zones are the non-negotiable time constraints that employees now have as part of their lives – deal-breakers of a sort. One company is mandating staff coming into the office 11 days out of every month and it is up to the team to decide what that looks like. People have their No-Fly Zones. How did this happen?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

She helped us understand how creating and developing a lasting business connection takes time and skill, and delivered unique tools for surmounting awkward moments, starting conversations effortlessly, and the art of follow up. Stay tuned for Part 3, the final installment, of our 2014 administrative professionals conference recap!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

Speak up and say the hard thing. Olympia knew that the price she paid for delegating to me and anyone else, is that she gives up control and needs to expect occasional mistakes. Stand up for what and who you believe in. Because she grew up facing discrimination as a Greek American, she fought inequity every chance she got.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2016

Next up in our series of blog posts about regional PA networks, we have the Peterborough PA network. Coming runner up for the Hays/Executive PA Magazine awards for Newcomer of the Year 2012 started my journey into becoming a career PA. What made you decide to set up the network? What is your career background?

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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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If you’ve hiked to a plateau, you know it can be a great place to rest and soak up the surrounding scenery. Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Clients and colleagues pick up on negativity before you even realize you’re emanating it. What to do?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

While you're negotiating the per-person fee, consider the average salary of the office employees. If the band doesn't show up, the party will be boring. You don't want 10 more people to show up than you had prepared for, only to have guests without food. If the food is bad, everyone will complain. Always overestimate.

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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. To subsribe to Joan Burge's Monday Motivator weekly e-zine please sign up here.

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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. To subsribe to Joan Burge's Monday Motivator weekly e-zine please sign up here.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

We are the ultimate super-jugglers who have the ability to throw a to-do list up in the air and catch it in a different order depending on the situation at hand. However – if we are not willing to speak up and actively list our duties how can we expect colleagues and managers to be aware of this change in office dynamics?

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2013

The more you can create measurable, positive, powerful outcomes through your actions, the more people will sit up and take notice. Take for example an administrative professional whose role it is to purchase office supplies. Aggressively negotiating with existing vendors for better pricing. I say…RISK IT.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

Use these strategies to improve relationships, get work done, persuade others, negotiate, create win-win situations, and be seen as a world-class administrative professional. Are you an assistant that has been curious about a professional certificate or certification program? Best of luck! Pacific Time).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. They will also be familiar with the space which can be helpful when it comes to setting up. You will have to wait until the museum is done for the day and closes to the public, usually around 5pm, to first load in and set up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I called them and thankfully they had space available on the date I needed and we were able to amend the contract, but imagine if I hadnt noticed and we showed up on the 7th? Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I wrote an article in 2018 called “ Times Up for the Boss ” and I raise these ideas in our Be the Ultimate Assistant workshops. We show that we care when we take the time to check-in or speak up; and, it is natural to make mistakes – especially when seeking to become an ally to the marginalized. It’s Time For a Conversation.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

This platform, that was designed to connect skilled service providers with those who required skilled services, ended up revealing to me what would be the most savage and ruthless landscape of tens of thousands of ‘Joe Blows’ wanting to make a quick buck, regardless of whether they were skilled in the task requirement, or not.

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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. Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. In other words, if someone observes a certain behavior that person is susceptible to behave in the same manner.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

Taking an active part in coordinating CyberCrimeCon (annual global cybersecurity conference) to streamline processes around international guests’ travel, negotiate with the hotels and sponsors to get discounts, and save additional costs by involving volunteers. Visit leaderassistant.com/nova to learn more and secure your spot!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Joan took the stage and led us in a rousing standing ovation dance to energize and shake it up. 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.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Joan took the stage and led us in a rousing standing ovation dance to energize and shake it up. 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.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Negotiating Clothes 100

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This lively discussion covered the following topics: – How Administrative Professionals lead by being brave, especially when leadership is the source of bad culture. – The Administrators Impact on Employee Morale and Company Culture Whitepaper. How Admins can inspire culture by being their authentic selves. –

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