Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Learn as much as you can about the topic.

Skills 188

Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 188

Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

But, of course, that philosophy backfired. I learned when to stand up and when to back down. I learned how to express myself in a way that inspired others to listen, and I finally discovered the subtle power of influence. Join us to learn powerful strategies for finding your voice at work. As an attendee, you will learn….

Assertiveness 140

Assertiveness Confidence Learning Skills 140

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

However, a key learning point to understand is that although communication should be continuous, try to avoid constant questions and instead arrange a specific time to effectively discuss a wide range of points face-to-face. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. One top tip is to not be afraid to say “no”.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Negotiating Skills 100

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In contrast to microaggressions, microaffirmations are little ways that you can affirm someone’s identity; recognize and validate their experience and expertise; build confidence; develop trust; foster belonging; and support someone in their career. Microaffirmation #2: Mirror the language that someone uses to describe their own identity.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Consistent actions—doing what is necessary, regularly and to the best of one’s abilities—are the answer, of course.

2005 93

2005 Assertiveness Goals Social Media 93

Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Consistent actions—doing what is necessary, regularly and to the best of one’s abilities—are the answer, of course.

2005 83

2005 Assertiveness Goals Social Media 83

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

One of the benefits of being in my line of work is learning little-known, proven workplace-effectiveness techniques that increase success – and then sharing them with you! Problem: “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course! Be even more successful by using these 3 little words.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year. IT training.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

NEW: For the first time in 22 years, Office Dynamics’ flagship high-level, in-depth course for executive and administrative assistants is open to the public. Our nationally-acclaimed Star Achievement Series® Certification and Designation Course has been taught only on-site since its inception. Benefits of attending this course.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Under that umbrella, we addressed topics such as self-management vs. stress management, learning specific difficult people types and how to handle each of them, the benefits of conflict and much more. Of course, we had plenty to talk about and one tip an attendee mentioned was, “setting healthy boundaries.”

Monster 180

Monster Travel Administrative Professionals Email 180

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Relevant: Is it a sensible objective within the current business climate?

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Relevant: Is it a sensible objective within the current business climate?

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Relevant: Is it a sensible objective within the current business climate?

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

I’ve written before on learning how to say no. And in consulting with some of the people above, I also realized a part of it was tied to self esteem/confidence, knowing what they wanted, or establishing priorities. Do your best, be patient with yourself and others, and know life will forever be a learning curve. It’s theirs.

Self Esteem 40

Self Esteem Negotiating Assertiveness Confidence 40

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

So, I learned the rules , implemented them and become successful. If the brain was trained to give a pre-established answer, it will most likely give it, of course, but fact is there is some reaction time. That we “learned&# something. That’s what I BELIEVE, but of course, believing means: “not knowing&#.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40