Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This included erroneous videos on TikTok and Twitter suggesting the presence of Wagner Group (Russian state-funded) fighters, false claims about Algeria’s military involvement, and inaccurate assertions about banning uranium export to France. It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2019

This especially applies in an email. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. The post Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training. When we are communicating with others, we want to be heard.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Fill out the subscribe box (your email address) in the right sidebar of this page and click subscribe. You will be notified instantly by email each time we add a new post. How would you like to see the world celebrating administrative professionals? The post Celebrating Administrative Professionals appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

But do you always “listen” or do you distract yourself with reading emails while someone is talking to you? Do you demonstrate a professional presence every day, even when someone has upset you? Or maybe you checked good listener. Each of us can do better each and every day.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Instant access to the recorded program featuring Joan Burge (link will be emailed to all registered attendees). Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. 15 minutes of Q&A with Joan. Come prepared and bring your most pressing challenges!). How to balance work and life.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Have you been trying to get permission to attend a conference or training program and got turned down?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

I’ve tried everything from whiteboards of projects to various types of folders with deadlines, to scheduling time in outlook, sending reminders (email, outlook, paper) to standing weekly meetings with him. This week Renee C. Things don’t get done nor do they get done in a timely manner. Thank you, everyone!?.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. The educators not only include trainers like me, but also the professors in business schools who are training the leaders of the future. Be present in your manager’s email signature.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

I often see this in my training classes. In today’s casual world, people are becoming quite slack in their writing, set up of emails, and attention to detail. The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. Don’t settle for “top of the mind” thinking. Commit to quality performance.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

This especially applies in an email. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Make sure you do not just blurt out what is on your mind as you can hurt someone or create a barrier. When we are communicating with others, we want to be heard. Take your time to craft your message. Do you hold grudges? Best of luck!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. Can we all be mindful of not expecting answers to emails and texts in the middle of the night? This article first appeared in Executive Secretary Magazine, a global training publication, and must read for any administrative professional.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 27, 2011

You don’t have to be an ass to be assertive or stand up for yourself when needed. Those who believe this might want to engage in some communications training. Email this to a friend? It’s condescending and, in my opinion, completely false. Being nice does not necessarily mean that you’re weak. Photo Credit: jayneandd (Flickr).

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On The Job

JULY 24, 2012

DreamWorks would not have believed this accountant's assertion that he's not creative. Regardless of what they do, employees are given training on how to pitch their ideas successfully. Satterthwaite says the company finds that in a time of emails, instant messages and texts, personal interactions are critical.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

If you commute to work do take time on the train to prepare yourself for the day ahead. Can they get the information themselves or is that you struggle to be assertive with lazy colleagues – can you say ‘no’ more often? It’s worth taking a small amount of your own time so that you know how you want the day to pan out.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Executives do not share necessary information with their Assistants and do not always include their Assistant in their email communications. Executives and Assistants cannot keep up with the emails that flood their Inbox on a 24/7 basis. Employees feel time-compressed. Executives are independent and tech savvy.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. Be assertive, state your case, and give and ask for solutions. Again without knowing the specifics of the disagreement, we know that it started in a meeting. Truth Hurts.

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Catch Friday

MAY 31, 2014

On the 28th April 2014 I received the following email: "We have received confirmation from John Butterworth at AquaB that the Legionella Risk Assessment has been completed at the above named property. On the 12th May 2014 I received the following email from my letting agents: Immediate Action Required.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

We are sending information about this in an email to everyone who was part of the webinar. The board you see behind her in this webinar is our Achievements/Memories/Client Love board and features special moments and touching notes from clients. There was a special announcement in today’s webinar.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Need for access to his email. Executive manages their own email therefore the assistant is out of the loop. #2 I don’t mean just emailing each other. Here are some comments we received. Can you relate? Identifying his needs. He does not communicate well. operates on “information on an as-needed basis” which is always too late.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  Begin to assert control over your mind by learning to consistently follow five steps - 1)    Acknowledge the fear.    The proof is in process Just like you can’t train to run a marathon in one day, it will take some time before you can really learn to master your thoughts. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. I could see him looking after himself, trying to organise his diary and all his emails etc, and he wasn't sure what to give me. I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement. Let them have their words. Do not interrupt. When they are finished, ask questions to clarify their feelings.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

More ways to stay in touch… Never want to miss a blog post from us by entering your email at the upper right of this page (then click submit). (4/28/2015). 5 Steps Towards a Much Needed Break Guest Post by Adam Timm (4/29/2015). This will notify you every time we post a new blog.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

email, instant chat, phone, text messaging, etc.). Find out who else has information related to the project. The primary manager may be traveling and/or unavailable to answer your questions. Tasks can literally fly across your desk via technologies all day long (i.e.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Road trip through Iceland Reply 4 Mr Twenty Twenty September 20, 2010 at 1:29 pm Dragos, Humans are a hoot – asserting life should be fair – then getting all dysfunctional when they notice that it’s not. Keep it up, Ruben Ruben Berenguel´s last blog. Like you said, trying to put it into a manageable system.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Train yourself to become better at killing tasks. So, if you’re into it, just hit me up with an email in which you’re telling me your blog address, a few words about yourself and why would you like to review it. Many productivity techniques are using this subliminal approach. What you have to do is a burden.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Her system for email management is outstanding. And while email is still not my strong suit…it’s much better because of the system she teaches. Regarding Email organization: Think of your inbox as your mailbox, not your to do list. Poll Results: Do you keep a procedures binder? Where do you struggle the most with organization?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Communications: When an assistant is writing an email on her executive’s behalf, acknowledge who you are communicating with and how you are communicating with them. “When you speak on my (executive) behalf, you need to use my voice. Communication is important; ask questions; build a relationship with others.”.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

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. During that time the brain searches for the best reaction to that stimulus. And that’s a good news. At this point of our example, the “engagement” point, something interesting happens.

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