Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Appropriately assertive.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

Here are some of Hemsley Fraser’s top success skills tips! Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. Your personal effectiveness includes how you communicate, how you manage your time, how assertive and confident you are and your power to negotiate and persuade. Tip 1: Working Relationships.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

But I wasn’t always so skillful in this area myself. But, of course, that philosophy backfired. I also know exactly what works (and what doesn’t) to find that sweet spot, where you can be both vocal and professional, assertive and respected. One in particular has really stuck with me. I’ve always had strong opinions.

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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 #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill.

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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. The right skills and the right mindset can help with this. Aren’t people tired of setting goals? Is that it? Not exactly.

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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. The right skills and the right mindset can help with this. Aren’t people tired of setting goals? Is that it? Not exactly.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Problem: “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course! If you’re a careful listener, you’ll often hear people say something like, “I think/feel the best course of action is….” Believe” instead of “think” or “feel.”

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? You have a lot of unique skills. The list is endless.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. Of course, it’s always good to build good relationships with other key people in your organization and Human Resources. Develop being assertive. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. Of course, it’s always good to build good relationships with other key people in your organization and Human Resources. Develop being assertive. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Temping Confidence Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Skills related objectives. 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. Time based: When is the deadline?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Skills related objectives. 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. Time based: When is the deadline?

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Skills related objectives. 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. Time based: When is the deadline?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Of course, we had plenty to talk about and one tip an attendee mentioned was, “setting healthy boundaries.” Of course, she looked at me in shock and made a few comments. (I A few are that you feel confident, peaceful, in control (not walked over), respected, like a peer or business partner and viewed as a leader.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

When making sure you and your people have the skills they need to become successful project managers it’s important to look beyond the project management certification. Of course, it’s important to invest in PRINCE2 training and certification, as this gives individuals and teams the understanding of the methodology.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

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. Of course, this is assuming you are not a conjoined twin. :) I’ve given a lot of thought to being an effective EA, living life well, and learning and growing for many years.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

I was putting to work some skills, but without putting my soul, my self or my life into it. 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. Eduard @ People Skills Decoded´s last blog. And they lasted only a few days.

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