Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

I was at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas waiting in the security line and was in line to pass my carry on through the screening process. Learning Highlights You will learn: . Why assertiveness in the workplace matters, especially for assistants, how it benefits you and what it really means. I’ll give you a perfect example.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

Typically, how this happens is that an organization will call Office Dynamics and their HR or executive will talk to us specifically about the situation or what skills they would like their assistant to develop. 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

JUNE 12, 2019

Learn to scan information and determine which items really need attention. Standardize your processes. Be assertive and ask for more details or get the bigger picture to reduce back and forth time or going off on the wrong tangent. Don’t read everything that comes your way. Assess your information sources. Tips to be Productive.

Assertiveness 198

Assertiveness Stress Management Training 198

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

It was four full-days of learning and these assistants were hungry to achieve their certification and WCA Certified designation. Every time I have the honor of teaching, I learn new things as well. During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Training 100

Success

JUNE 16, 2022

Because of their action-oriented, driven personality, they do tend to make mistakes early on in the decision-making process. When it comes time to make decisions, their fear of being unpopular motivates them to include others in the decision-making process. Their blunt tendencies often come off as being uncaring and even interruptive.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Breaking it down into bite-sized pieces will make the process more manageable for you and more easily acceptable for your executive. Always position the time it takes to learn something new as an investment.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker. Do you know what?

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Calendars 2018 Negotiating Skills 223

Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Keep your eyes open for processes that need to be changed or new processes that need to be implemented. 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 have identified 3 levels of learning. Shake things up! I agree 100%.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? However, my goal is to help them eliminate habits that aren’t serving them well and introduce new processes, procedure and protocol that will help them be more successful. Learn to be a catalyst for change in your organization and it will catapult your reputation. See yourself in a new light, starting today!

Administrative Professionals 221

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 2017 Customer Service 221

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. Truly wants to understand the business for her own learning to better engage and to help me get in front of things.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

One thing I wanted to talk about today is the many skills you develop when you work in the administrative profession. I can do what I do today because of what I learned during those 20 years. Those are all skills that transfer to your personal life and skills that you will take with you the rest of your life.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Administrative Training Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2015

Communication is an interactive process between two or more individuals whereby one person delivers information and the other person or persons understand. You will earn yourself a great deal of respect if you learn and practice active listening skills. You can learn more about Judi at www.JudiMoreo.com.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Known for her signature “red lipstick” flair and empowering mantra, Joan will show you how get the unique “edge” that makes you stand out as exceptional in all areas of life (without running yourself ragged in the process!). Learning Highlights. Invite your female friends and fellow colleagues for this life- and career-changing event.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals 2015 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

However, at 26, thanks to an awesome executive, I learned how a strategic partnership should work and I taught every executive after that how to work with me. This is a huge benefit to you because you grow your skill set. Maintain your processes even during busy times. So first, you must have excellent processes in place.

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Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

From planning, to developing processes to communicating on your behalf, you have to be able to trust that you’ve found the best person to support you. We’ve paired many executives and virtual executive assistants at this point, so we’ve learned a thing or two! The right skills. The question is, how do you find them?

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Skills Assertiveness Environment Learning 52

Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

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? If you have a good idea, especial when it comes to streamlining processes, keep pushing forward. change takes time.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Taught by Joan Burge , creator and master trainer of the Star Achievement Series® with more than 39 years of administrative expertise and learning and development. Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

Persuasion skills. A desire to learn in the area you are passionate about. Craft your skill. Good communication skills. Organizational skills. What about a process that can increase productivity? Enthusiasm. Self-management. Building a strong network.

Administrative Professionals 187

Administrative Professionals Skills Training Administrative Training 187

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Even though my team members didn’t know the processes, I searched out other PAs in the overall department, and invited them to a ‘get to know each other’ lunch. So much of what we do is automatic, like riding a bike, so using my PA skill set really helped me in those initial months. The internet is a great learning tool.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

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!

Skills 100

Skills Assertiveness PowerPoint Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. Explain how you intend to incorporate the ideas you learned and if and how your executive can participate in the change. I want to encourage you to stay with the process. Registration is open for upcoming 2015 classes.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

lack assertiveness. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. Dragons won’t go away unless you learn to face them in a positive fashion. You can be a dragon to yourself when you: don’t focus on the job. let others damage your attitude. don’t see your own potential. Assessment at [link].

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Gossip Assertiveness Training International 140

Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

I don’t know what other methods and/or processes to use. Does Renee start with managing deadlines, learning how to schedule properly? Things don’t get done nor do they get done in a timely manner. Ok, Renee is wondering how does an administrative assistant manage her manager or executive?

Management 184

Management Administrative Professionals International Training 184

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Think lean and streamline processes wherever you can. Therefore, you need to invest in learning (even if your employer can’t support you). If you do your due diligence and promote the benefits of what you will learn and then use persuasion skills, you should be a winner! This will not last forever. Spend but spend wisely.

Training 100

Training Promotion Skills Learning 100

On The Job

JULY 24, 2012

DreamWorks would not have believed this accountant's assertion that he's not creative. Creative skills will be a more important driver of the economy than technical skills, according to a DreamWorks survey of 150 senior human resources executives. Read why in this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Collaborate Skills International 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization. I’ve been doing this for 28 years and I never grow weary of learning, experiencing, and coming home feeling rewarded! From this point forward, I will be traveling extensively through September. Make money.

Administrative Professionals 167

Administrative Professionals Travel Salary Promotion 167

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

As an attendee, you will learn…. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. The application process is open to everyone. Do you struggle with getting people to notice you? You can view the replay of our webinar, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. Process your emails OUT of your inbox and into a TASK or CALENDAR appointment so you get them into your system for follow up, tracking, and completion.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

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. I was at the Las Vegas airport in the security line and was in line to pass my carry on through the screening process.

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Monster Travel Administrative Professionals Email 180

Office Dynamics

MAY 20, 2015

Known for her signature “red lipstick” flair and empowering mantra, Joan will show you how get the unique “edge” that makes you stand out as exceptional in all areas of life (without running yourself ragged in the process!). Learning Highlights. Learn more about the BIG Life Mastermind and how to join the ‘Wait List.’

International 100

International Learning Assertiveness Goals 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 30, 2011

  You have tried a number of things to manage your time, space and information, but systems and processes just don't stick.  Assertive and demanding one day and then passive the next. You know a ton of stuff about the field you're in. You're a hard worker.    You're not an idiot.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2011 Assertiveness Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

I was purposely brought in to help these assistants manage change, build strategic partnerships with their managers, learn how to be more proactive, and build peer synergy. Be gentle in your persistence: It’ll reinforce your sincerity, likely earning their trust and a better attitude in the process. When You …………, then I.”

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Training AT&T Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

When I work with executives and assistants one-on-one, the executive tells me they have increased their productivity by 20% or more because they have now learned how to utilize their assistant, delegate, and include them in their business life. In fact, it is quite probable given the right tools, tips, processes and core philosophies.

Calendars 100

Calendars Travel Email Management 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. To help make the process easier, consider starting slow with a meeting one morning a week. You might start with Monday or Friday to discuss the upcoming week.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

In the office, the expectation is to constantly exhibit decorum, tact, composure, and display knowledge of your skills. 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.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

I’ve written before on learning how to say no. Right now, whether you believe it or not, you have talents, time, energy, and skills unique to you that must be safe-guarded for the mere fact that you are alive and no one lives forever. or I’m listening; I just to need to process what you just said. or Hmmm… I’m a bit surprised.

Self Esteem 40

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The recruitment industry and the process of talent acquisition are ever-changing and if you look into the current scenario everybody is in, you can conclude that it has to become more flexible in terms of accommodating candidates. What he looks forward to is not what skills a candidate has, rather than what job he needs to do.

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