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Coaching for Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive. They were always a great investment for me.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Appropriately assertive. Effectively manages my calendar with efficiency in mind. Proactively solves problems.

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

Practically Perfect PA

The minute I arrive at work I have a quick look at my calendar, then make up my to do list. Before I leave the office, I check over my calendar for the next 10 days to ensure I am familiar with not just what is happening tomorrow, but I am also prepared and reminded of what is happening in the near future. Flexi is ideal!

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications.

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Celebrating Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

Be sure to mark your calendar for April 1 – 30 and check out our daily informative and fun blogs. We want this to be a two-way conversation and the more you participate, the better chance you have of winning fantastic prizes. Feel free to respond to our blogs every day!

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

Excellent calendaring skills. Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable. Trustworthy. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Customer-service focused. Excellent time management skills. Good listener. Professional presence. Keeps delicate information private. Political knowledge.

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How to succeed as an assistant

Practically Perfect PA

You can then use your initiative to appreciate what your manager’s typical week involves to enable you to deal with emails and phone calls and plan engagements into their calendar, without having to always consult your boss. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. One top tip is to not be afraid to say “no”.