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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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7 Must-Do Actions to be Successful in Your Career as an Administrative Assistant

Office Dynamics

Do you wish you were more confident? More assertive? Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success. Learn to be a catalyst for change in your organization and it will catapult your reputation. See yourself in a new light, starting today!

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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”.

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

Office Dynamics

Taught by Joan Burge , creator and master trainer of the Star Achievement Series® with more than 39 years of administrative expertise and learning and development. Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Benefits of attending this course.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To continue Spanish lessons throughout 2014 with the aim of being confident to take and make business calls in Spanish by Q3 2014.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To continue Spanish lessons throughout 2014 with the aim of being confident to take and make business calls in Spanish by Q3 2014.

2014 100
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SMART objectives for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To continue Spanish lessons throughout 2014 with the aim of being confident to take and make business calls in Spanish by Q3 2014.

2014 100