Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

An important component to self-management versus stress-management is to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. One administrative assistant said that her manager did not expect her to check business emails or take action on non-work hours. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

I have already written about managers as perceived dragons and co-workers. When you don’t focus on your work, then you make mistakes, get behind schedules, become stressed and maybe you aren’t patient with others. We can’t always choose who we work with but we can choose how we respond. Lack assertiveness.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

Administrative assistants continue to struggle with how to keep up with all the demands placed upon them in a time-compressed world and yet maintain quality. How many times do you ask a manager or someone who is giving you a task, “How soon do you need this?” Many times, your manager just gives you bits of information.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

Use assertive communication techniques. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. I hope from this day forward you will change your thinking from managing conflict to consensus building. The post How to Build Consensus in Place of Conflict appeared first on Office Dynamics. 9 Be Open and Honest, Don’t Hint.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

Admin Assistant Training admin tips Adminology Assertive Assistant Training Attitude business management daily Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Current Events Difficult People Etiquette Executive Blog how to get your credibility back after an error Interpersonal Skills Just For Fun Leadership Mgr/Asst Team mistakes at (..)

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Use assertive communication techniques. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. The post How to Respond to Workplace Conflict appeared first on Office Dynamics. Sometimes what we think is the problem, really isn’t. When the other person is speaking, listen for any hidden issues. Be Open and Honest, Don’t Hint.

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Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 2, 2011

W hen you step into your first management position, it can be quite a challenge. You’re worried about how others will perceive you as a leader, and you want to be an effective leader who does the job well. Even if you’ve been a manager for years, you may have these same concerns when you first begin at a new company.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. When it comes to e-mail management, there are various approaches. Reduces stress. Discuss E-mail Communications.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Ideas on how to build better partnerships with your managers. All of April we will be celebrating administrative professionals and giving you: Spot-on information related to the administrative profession. Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Strategies for setting priorities and taking control of your day.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

The 5 Pillars that create a full life, how to harmonize (not “balance”!) The foundational competencies that support the 5 Pillars and how to embrace them fully at home and at work. How to turn a “busy life” into a “BIG and bold life” by breaking old patterns of thought and behavior. How to have a fulfilling life.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

But what happens when we take on too much work and how can we get our work load back to a reasonable amount? Are you stressed? The signs are usually pretty obvious but stress does manifest itself in different ways and not everyone recognises the symptoms in the first place. Talk to your manager. Can you be more assertive?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. If your workload is unreasonable, accept that there’s no shame in making the business case to your manager for assistance or some reallocation of workload.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you? You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Do you have a great idea on how to streamline processes but feel it is an uphill battle getting others to change? Don’t give up. Hang in there.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Say ‘No’ at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 19, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Taking on more than you can manage only leads to frustration as nothing gets done very well. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Under that umbrella, we addressed topics such as self-management vs. stress management, learning specific difficult people types and how to handle each of them, the benefits of conflict and much more. It teaches them how to work with you in a way that stimulates win-win situations. Addressing boundaries.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

How to approach your work, career, and LIFE with intention and a sense of mission.Simple strategies to boldly embrace your inner leader—and enhance your productivity, collaboration, and creativity at the same time! How to Watch This Webinar. Self-Management vs. Stress Management and Juggling Work, Home and Your Personal Life.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

You alone have responsibility for managing your career. Galindo says that employees feeling more pressure these days to perform can use personal accountability to actually make their lives less stressful and gain clarity about their career. When we are honest with ourselves we are more likely to feel less stressed. No excuses.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. Joan then presented the Full Spectrum Competency Model for Star-performing Administrative Professionals , stressing the Advanced Adminology Skill Set , which will provide administrative professionals with a solid foundation.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. Joan then presented the Full Spectrum Competency Model for Star-performing Administrative Professionals , stressing the Advanced Adminology Skill Set , which will provide administrative professionals with a solid foundation.

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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. By counting backwards and focusing on the numbers, it is more difficult to focus on the actual stress element and therefore, you become more relaxed. How will you deal with it?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Management and administrative support professionals, as all employees, feel like they don’t have enough hours in the day to complete their work. Plus, the downside is that executives and managers have to share delegating their workload to the Assistant thus keeping projects or basic tasks on their plate. Employees feel time-compressed.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift. Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). How Well Do You Communicate? How To Do More With Less Effort Guest Post by Adam Timm (4/15/2015). Guest Post by Judi Moreo (4/14/2015).

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

In fact, I was quite young when a top executive taught me about daily huddles—how to have them; what to discuss; benefits reaped from holding our huddles. That is nothing in terms of how much time is saves you and your executive. Reduces stress for both the executive and assistant. The Benefits of One-on-One Meetings.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

Beyond this rather light introduction there’s a far more serious theme for this article, and, at least for me, a far more important challenge: how to avoid playing roles in our lives? So, how to live a life without playing those roles? How to avoid being caught in the trap of automatic thinking and reacting?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

How to explore self-defeating habits that may have impeded your progress this year (and how to prevent them from doing so next year!). How to prepare for the future. • How to set career goals. • How to break bad habits. • How to plan for next year. • Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn….

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Hint: You’ll learn how to know when to push and when to rest!). How to break through the internal and external barriers that prevent you from taking on challenges—and the benefits you’ll experience personally and professionally when you do. You will learn… Why the comfort zone isn’t always a “bad” thing.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to identify the subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back (and what to do about them). How to build, deepen, and strengthen alliances within your network. How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. But the burnout hit me hard.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. But the burnout hit me hard.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

The ultimate project management victory: I crossed off my own death today. I agree it’s a little difficult to understand this concept, especially if you’re coming from a long traditional task management experience. Introducing Assess - Decide - Do my life management framework. For A Liveline Philosophy Forget deadlines.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

To Do Lists – Task Management. Most assistants know better organization would benefit them, but many struggle to actually get started or worse yet – how to maintain it. There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Project Management. Ideas, Time & Space. Meetings/Events.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2017

COSTS TO MANAGEMENT. Unchecked, the effects are: increased stress, lower self-esteem and poor productivity among the abused, which in turn damage any organization’s effectiveness, stability and profitability. How to Keep Your Job and Your Integrity! Her latest book is: You’ve GOT To Be Kidding! John Wiley Publishing).

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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. How to handle politics at work during an election In 2020, almost half of workers reported the election impacted their productivity.

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