Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence. The example had to do with a meeting whereby the assistant did not sound sure of the information when questioned by her executive.

Assertiveness 157

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Training 157

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.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Always position the time it takes to learn something new as an investment. Wherever you can, assume.

Assertiveness 185

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? One great example is an assistant requesting a daily meeting with his or her executive to review the upcoming day’s top priorities and more. Learn to be a catalyst for change in your organization and it will catapult your reputation. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here.

Administrative Professionals 221

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 2017 Customer Service 221

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. Listen and learn how someone pronounces their name, describes their identity and uses their pronouns. And when they are sharing their ideas or experiences, make sure you show compassion and empathy.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. For example, prepare a statement about why you are willing to accept a position that pays less than your past career opportunities. Overqualified but applied anyway – NOT a desperate move. Ask questions during the interview.

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Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. Training Coordinator. For example, if you’re interested in graphic design, offer to redesign a PowerPoint presentation for your executive, or create a new cover sheet for reports.

Administrative Professionals 209

Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

We’ve paired many executives and virtual executive assistants at this point, so we’ve learned a thing or two! For example, consider the everyday pace of your work environment – do you need fast with the ability to think rapidly, or more slow and methodical? Sometimes the smartest people are not as open to learning.

Skills 52

Skills Assertiveness Environment Learning 52

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

One of the benefits of being in my line of work is learning little-known, proven workplace-effectiveness techniques that increase success – and then sharing them with you! For example, did you know that changing just a few of the everyday words you use while conducting business can actually enhance people’s positive impressions.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Management 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The quiet quitters do not feel empowered to assert themselves to their leaders about the root problems, so they justify their mediocre performance with thoughts such as; “ Why should I work so hard? In “ 9 to 5 ,” the staff kidnapped the executive and kept him captive in his office until he apologized and learned his “lesson.”

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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. While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization. Make money.

Administrative Professionals 167

Administrative Professionals Travel Salary Promotion 167

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. You are the loser when you shut down this great opportunity to learn.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Training Administrative Professionals Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. You are the loser when you shut down this great opportunity to learn.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Administrative Professionals Training Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you will learn…. Plus helpful resources for continued learning!). Continued Learning and Development. Digital Portfolio Examples and Instructions .

Administrative Professionals 189

Administrative Professionals 2016 Gifts Purchasing 189

Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I learned that these dismissive demeanors and disrespectful behaviors had to do with the disparate perceptions about what assistants actually do. If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. Click here. Be proactive. Don’t wait to be asked.

2021 52

2021 Salary 2020 Training 52

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. A PA should have excellent judgement and initiative when required; seeking out help from established PAs in the company is a great example of this. Don’t doubt your knowledge!

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

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 18, 2017

For others, it means moving into a support position for a higher-level executive, assisting a CEO or CFO for example. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. For some, it involves climbing to the next level, becoming a “senior” support staff member or an administrative manager.

Mentoring 198

Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

For some employees, the ability to act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior is strong and feels very natural; others need some practice sharpening their ethical radar and learn ‘how to think first about how to react’ to achieve the best outcome. Here’s an example of putting the tool into practice.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating IAAP Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

For example, are you speaking up to correct a misunderstanding that could lead to litigation or to heal a relationship riff? We can only get what we really want in life if we learn to speak our truth. Ask yourself, what do I really want? Confidence only comes from taking action. No shortcuts. Personal conversations require privacy.

UPS 100

UPS Confidence Learning Administrative Professionals 100

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. The best way to deal with this is to ask for specific examples and then seek solutions on how to improve. Truth Hurts.

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Filing 2010 IAAP Assertiveness 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Below are examples of five tests you will encounter in your professional career, how will you score? Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. ’ Being the professional that you are, you will continue to be cordial, you have been taught a valuable lesson, learn from it and move on. Seek answers.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

I was fortunate to learn at a young age that daily huddles or brief meetings between an executive and assistant are the most important part of the day and the partnership. For example, if the Executive is in a location with a different time zone or headed into an early meeting or conference.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Calendars Stress Phones 100

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

So, I learned the rules , implemented them and become successful. 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. At this point of our example, the “engagement” point, something interesting happens. That we “learned&# something.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Travel Planning Example: Your travel planning system involves lots of different forms, templates, and checklists. Key Tip for Everyone to Remember: Learn your unique organizing style and work WITH your time and space style instead of fighting it. Your office or specific role may have others you need to add to this list also.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

She uses a simple example from childhood: Tell your kids to walk in the house, don’t say “don’t run.” For example, if you want to eliminate political talk during work, clearly explain when it is acceptable. We also provide resources for employees to learn about issues and vote. This creates a knowledgeable workforce.”

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