Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive. We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary.

Assertiveness 200

Assertiveness Calendars Business Cards Budget 200

Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. What’s motivating and animating them? says Timothy J.

UPS 264

UPS Assertiveness Environment AT&T 264

My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Managing expectations takes skill and practise. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . There’s plenty of resources to assist managers and leaders to communicate expectations to staff. Thank me later!

UPS 52

UPS Management Assertiveness Social Media 52

Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Just a few weeks ago, amid the aftermath of the coup in Niger, online platforms were being inundated with false information , intensifying tensions surrounding the nation’s future. When every team member fully understands this idea of information analysis, it will help mitigate fake news spreading around.

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Social Media Assertiveness Gossip Policies 105

My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Managing expectations takes skill and practise Reflecting on this failed trick did give me an insight into how Executive Assistants share something else with the Slinky. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on.

UPS 52

UPS Management Assertiveness Social Media 52

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. Or because so many executives are independent, they place events on their own calendars and forget to inform their administrative partner.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

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. You do that by: Delivering information in “headlines.” In my World Class Assistant™ course, attendees will ask me what this means.

Assertiveness 157

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Training 157

Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive. We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Calendars Business Cards Budget 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Reviews my inbox for information that is timely and necessary. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily. Helps me more with my exchanges of information with my peers. Appropriately assertive. Effectively manages my calendar with efficiency in mind. Motivates and encourages peers.

Assertiveness 180

Assertiveness 2018 Calendars Confidence 180

Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. When you support multiple managers, the work multiplies!

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals International Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2019

While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Do you hold grudges? Did someone at work say something that upset you? Best of luck!

Assertiveness 203

Assertiveness Negotiating Administrative Professionals Goals 203

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 24, 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009 Managing the Micromanager The job description did not include managing a micromanager. Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. If others are involved in the project, cc your manager on emails so that they are kept in the "loop."

Management 100

Management 2009 Filing IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

All of April we will be celebrating administrative professionals and giving you: Spot-on information related to the administrative profession. Ideas on how to build better partnerships with your managers. Be sure to mark your calendar for April 1 – 30 and check out our daily informative and fun blogs.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Etiquette Travel 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Aside from my blogs, we have several guest bloggers providing amazing information! 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. I had 29 secrets! I would like to share just a few of them with you. Thirst for knowledge.

Assertiveness 203

Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 2017 Gifts 203

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

I have to be extremely organized, deal with multiple personalities, manage my time, gather and process tons of information, be a leader, be assertive, tactfully communicate with other CEOs, consult with CEOs, teach others and the list goes on. They weren’t great with their follow-up systems and managing their travel.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Administrative Training Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

Do you find more and more is demanded of executives and senior managers’ time? However, with more being expected of your manager’s time, this in turn increases the expectation of what is anticipated of your job role and assigned tasks. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. Tip 1: Working Relationships.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Negotiating Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Assertiveness. This information can come from the meeting background papers, talking to people, Googling and keeping up-to-date by reading articles from within your organisation. This is the ability to be able to sift through the information and work out what it is that really needs to be written down. Always take an extra pen.

Skills 188

Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 188

Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills. Keeps delicate information private. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. This might give you an idea of areas that need to be developed.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. But how would you feel about managing your boss? Act decisively.

Management 100

Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

don’t provide necessary information. People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Keep confidential information to yourself. Share necessary information. lack assertiveness. give poor direction. show favoritism. Avoid gossiping.

Gossip 140

Gossip Assertiveness Training International 140

Office Dynamics

JULY 12, 2018

The right question grants you the information necessary to perform the task for the purpose of completion with excellence. It encourages additional helpful information. Glean the Internet for reputable sources of information. Read the Wall Street Journal after your manager is done with it. The right question clarifies.

Learning 176

Learning Skills Management Assertiveness 176

Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Data Analysis: learning how to collect, analyze and synthesizing information to create solutions. Critical Thinking: using information to innovate and create win/wins. What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Collaborate 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2016

Sometimes 50 words are not enough so I’ve listed 100 words that will make minute taking a breeze! Here they are… Acknowledged. As a result… Asked for. Brought up. Communicated. Complained. Considered. Course of action… Decided. Emphasised. Established. Guaranteed. Identified. Implemented. Instructed. Maintained. Perceived.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Keyboards Stress UPS 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

How many times have you sat in a management meeting and had the most phenomenal idea (but you said nothing)? Your brand cannot thrive until you can cure yourself from imposter syndrome and from that voice in your head that mistakes assertiveness and confidence for rudeness and arrogance. Well, I rest my case. Low or no confidence.

Confidence 165

Confidence Assertiveness Goals Learning 165

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Plus the town car is usually very professional, assists with your bags and pampers you by providing water, newspapers, and mints and shares good information about what to do in town, where to eat, where not to go. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. Be assertive in a professional fashion. Do not sit in your room waiting!

Travel 205

Travel Administrative Professionals Restaurants Assertiveness 205

Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 5, 2016

It means smiling, speaking articulately and assertively, looking people in the eye, and managing your physical presence. If you confidently assert your position and then don’t have real information to back it up, the self-fulfilling prophecy is reversed. It’s a purposeful choice you have to make, but it works.

Confidence 100

Confidence Assertiveness Collaborate Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

She asks for information on dealing with a saboteur. Gloria said that she noticed this administrative assistant manages upward and is passive aggressive and well connected in the company where she works. Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Temping Confidence Management 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

She asks for information on dealing with a saboteur. Gloria said that she noticed this administrative assistant manages upward and is passive aggressive and well connected in the company where she works. Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Temping Confidence Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. 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. Don’t give up.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

I’ve worked with a number of Executives over the years and seen many many different types of management styles. The non-manager so to speak! The Executive may be technically brilliant at their job but unable to manage staff which means their assistants will also find themselves picking up the people management slack.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Management AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

This proven program has been updated 15 times thus bringing timely and relevant information to administrative assistants, executive assistants, and administrators in Fortune 500 corporations and mid- to small-size organizations across industries. For More Information & Course Enrollment. Manage and prioritize tasks.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2016

If you are fully aware of what is happening in your business, you can make much more informed decisions about what actually needs to do be done and when it needs to be achieved. Speak to your manager every day, find out what is coming up, what the priorities are and what you can do to meet deadlines.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness AT&T Management UPS 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 16, 2016

If you are fully aware of what is happening in your business, you can make much more informed decisions about what actually needs to do be done and when it needs to be achieved. Speak to your manager every day, find out what is coming up, what the priorities are and what you can do to meet deadlines.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness AT&T Management UPS 100

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Use your platform to amplify someone else’s ideas and story — this could be in marketing, communications, presentations, reports, verbal storytelling, vendor management and procurement, product and service design, or some other way that your platform can elevate new voices and ideas. Microaffirmation #8: Amplify their voices.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Also, having to speak to an employee to correct their behaviour or to try to encourage them in their performance (such as performance management, discipline, directives and enforcement of rules and policies), even though the employee may not like them is considered a normal function of a supervisor and not harassment or bullying.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Legal Social Media Policies 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2010

Soon I will blog, write Monday Motivators, create new information for Adminology and more. Communication is critical to our daily lives as well as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, positive attitude, assertiveness, self-management, technical skills, time management, and emotional intelligence.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Stress Travel 100