Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily. Appropriately assertive.

Assertiveness 180

Assertiveness 2018 Calendars Confidence 180

My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Let me tell you why.

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Mentoring Skills Confidence 52

My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. To do that they need to feel empowered and supported and have the skill and capability to manage up, down and cross the organisation to achieve outcomes. Let me tell you why.

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Mentoring Skills Confidence 52

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. In the remote workplace, people may turn off their video because they aren’t engaged, don’t have a home environment they want to show on video, feel excluded, or are burned out from inequities and exclusion.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

I’m not sure if you know that 80% of my work is onsite training for administrative office professionals so I do a lot of traveling, in fact, 100% of my clients are out of state. I see employees in action in their environments. That means more can be accomplished in less time – and management is sure to appreciate that.

Administrative Professionals 167

Administrative Professionals Travel Salary Promotion 167

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I worked at the ICAEW for 3 and a half years and in that time was promoted to an Account Manager where I looked after 12 Committees and supervised one administrator. For a long time I really enjoyed working for my current employee and I have felt that I learnt a lot from the role and also from my manager. What are your strengths?

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

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. In 2021, it is widely known that assistants are the backbones of companies and the right arms to their managers. Oh, and bullied by managers and peers? Yes, they do. Click here.

2021 52

2021 Salary 2020 Training 52

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Be taken more seriously by management. We discussed the pros and cons of the new open collaborative office environment. Colette said assertiveness shows respect to you and others. First, though, let me tell you why it’s important to be revolutionary: Become an indispensable strategic asset to your leader and organization.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness 2015 Collaborate Environment 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Within my first week I was being asked and expected to assist the team with various admin tasks using systems that I had never used or had training on. But as diary management can count for a large part of your role – and it was 80% of mine – you have to take matters into your own hands. Don’t doubt your knowledge!

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

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. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Something to think about. " Warning!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2023

In business, of course, the choices we make can have a significant impact on the bottom line and, more importantly, our people, the environment and the communities we’re operating in. We make decisions at work every day and for those in complex roles or in fast-changing situations, it can feel like a continuous process.

Health 52

Health Assertiveness Social Media Policies 52

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

To Do Lists – Task Management. There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Project Management. Her system for email management is outstanding. Your systems will need to evolve to match the personalities and work environments you are in. Ideas, Time & Space.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2017

We have made great strides in combatting harassing behavior in the working environment. And, if it was a CEO who owned the business, the situation still could escalate into a hostile and costly environment. COSTS TO MANAGEMENT. Employees can take heart. Then, you may quickly go down the rabbit hole of legal action.

Administrative Professionals 172

Administrative Professionals Self Esteem 2017 Environment 172

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If the thought of enduring another presidential election while managing politics in the workplace has you agitated, you aren’t alone. It may have even affected your workplace environment, causing rifts between colleagues, off-topic discussions in meetings and debates that caused lingering damage. Account for employee distractions.

Management 276

Management Policies Stress Environment 276