Success

MAY 22, 2024

Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I’ve discovered that assertiveness—without compromising kindness, respect or professionalism—is empowering. Eschew higher education? So, instead of improving my skills in these areas, I’d avoid them whenever I could.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

In honor of Administrative Professionals Week (4/20 – 4/24) and Office Dynamics 25th Year in business educating administrative professionals and their executives, we are bringing back our Blog-a-Thon. April is just around the corner and we love celebrating administrative professionals!

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

Not only have we touched lives, but now there are many others getting on the bandwagon to educate and support assistants. Persuasion skills. Craft your skill. Good communication skills. Organizational skills. Building a strong network. Here I am 27 years later. Do you see the power just 1 person can have?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. That is short-term thinking and it makes me sad because it tells me that an individual doesn’t think enough of themselves to invest in their own education. Thirst for knowledge. I agree 100%.

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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. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. Networking Groups.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

Build your own network! Why educate women – isn’t it a waste of resources? by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 16, 2008 When my wife went to university in London in the eighties one of her professors was of the opinion that the education was wasted on women, since they would leave university, get married and have children.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

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