Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says.

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UPS Assertiveness Environment AT&T 264

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. Learning to read your audience or the situation and adapt as necessary. Each person in the group demonstrates their newly learned skills.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

As administrative assistants and executive assistants, you can often feel like setting boundaries might get you fired or your leader will think you are not a team player. Learning Highlights You will learn: . Why assertiveness in the workplace matters, especially for assistants, how it benefits you and what it really means.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 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.

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Success

JUNE 16, 2022

Their success comes from being able to be decisive and motivating to a team. Their focus on the big picture often motivates a team to take high risks, many of which are often accompanied by high rewards. Because of their supportive nature, “S” personalities enjoy camaraderie and working in collaborative teams. Pulse check.

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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. Speaks up in my team meetings and has brought additional insights into our group forums that are highly valued.

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2020

There seems to be no lack of people touting their abilities online, whether it's starting a new business, leading a team or levitating while drunk. Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. They're frauds.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

She started as a temporary professional with OfficeTeam, honing her skills and knocking down challenges one by one. Continue pursuing opportunities to learn and be challenged. We’re all fortunate to have training pioneers like Joan and her team in the corner for administrative professionals. Keep the momentum going!

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Show genuine curiosity and compassion about the lives and work of your team members and colleagues. Listen and learn how someone pronounces their name, describes their identity and uses their pronouns. Microaffirmation #4: Work hard to encourage participation from everyone on your team. Solicit ideas and feedback on projects.

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Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

But I wasn’t always so skillful in this area myself. I learned when to stand up and when to back down. I learned how to express myself in a way that inspired others to listen, and I finally discovered the subtle power of influence. Join us to learn powerful strategies for finding your voice at work. That’s just my nature.

Assertiveness 140

Assertiveness Confidence Learning Skills 140

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn: Why “Superwoman Syndrome” is so prevalent for today’s working women and why it’s time to let it go. Invite your female friends and fellow colleagues for this life- and career-changing event. The 5 Pillars that create a full life, how to harmonize (not “balance”!)

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. Data Analysis: learning how to collect, analyze and synthesizing information to create solutions. Virtual Engagement: learning how to be an effective virtual partner.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Collaborate 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success. 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. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. Learning Highlights.

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My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s about using your skills and expertise to help others succeed and achieve their goals. When I train and coach Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Professionals I ensure they are able to clearly articulate how their outputs (what they do), contribute to the outcomes and impacts of their team and organisation.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. As more companies embrace collaboration, you must learn to work with other people and truly become a team player to get the work done and help your organization be more competitive. Use assertive communication techniques. Take Charge.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

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. Since I got out of high school and went right into the workforce, I was hungry to learn in any way possible. I have identified 3 levels of learning. Thirst for knowledge. I agree 100%.

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Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 2017 Gifts 203

Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

As more companies embrace the spirit of teamwork, you must learn to work with other people and truly become a team player to get the work done and help your organization be more competitive. Use assertive communication techniques. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.”

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 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).

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Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Connecting with the job description focuses on the skills you will bring and how they uniquely relate to the position.

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Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

After I said yes to Cindy and we decided on a date, Cindy went into action and enlisted her administrative team. The administrative team went above and beyond what I imagined and I am eternally grateful to the ladies who put love and attention into the event. Persuasion skills. Craft your skill. Organizational skills.

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Administrative Professionals Skills Training Administrative Training 187

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. These kinds of leadership skills are only gained through practice and yet, they’re essential for advancement. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here.

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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!

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Skills Assertiveness PowerPoint Negotiating 100

Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

We’ve paired many executives and virtual executive assistants at this point, so we’ve learned a thing or two! It’s a close working relationship and there are some key points that matter to make that work: Cultural fit for your team. A virtual executive assistant is highly skilled – they work at an “executive” level.

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Skills Assertiveness Environment Learning 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!). It brings a whole new meaning to learning on the job. “

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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. 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.

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Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 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. Demonstrate that this has added value to you and your executive.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

Cooperate as a team player. lack assertiveness. Dragons won’t go away unless you learn to face them in a positive fashion. On the flip side, you want to make sure you aren’t being a co-worker dragon. You might be doing things you don’t even realize you are doing that upset other people. Avoid complaining. Avoid gossiping.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This mode involves assertively pursuing your own needs while also cooperating to satisfy the other party’s concerns. Be willing to experiment, iterate, and customize to find optimal arrangements fitting the specific workflows of each department and team. Refine policies based on learnings to ensure optimal alignment.

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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

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 28, 2016

Joanne joins us in Las Vegas to learn the Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership course that Joan Burge developed for the executive and assistant team. What is a strategic partnership and how do Joan and Joanne recommend getting there? . Big congratulations to Joanne as she is now licensed to facilitate this program.

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Facebook Learning Assertiveness Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

I hear managers or Human Resource Professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant. If you have been in the administrative profession for 25+ years, know that you can keep growing, expanding and learning. In fact, you need to continually learn and grow. I hear it from both sides of the desk.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals 2016 Stress Travel 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn…. Don’t miss out on the holiday fun…Get jolly with Joan, Jasmine, and the rest of the Office Dynamics team! Plus, in honor of the holiday season, she’ll have some special gifts to share for lucky attendees! What to expect from Office Dynamics in the coming year.

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2015 2016 Holidays Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit. IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins.

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