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. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen. They need clear, confident instructions.

Assertiveness 185

Assertiveness Confidence Training Email 185

Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This included erroneous videos on TikTok and Twitter suggesting the presence of Wagner Group (Russian state-funded) fighters, false claims about Algeria’s military involvement, and inaccurate assertions about banning uranium export to France. This can undermine employee spirits, corrode team cohesion, and disrupt operational efficiency.

Social Media 105

Social Media Assertiveness Gossip Policies 105

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. Training & Development. Discuss E-mail Communications.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

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. Leverages technology to help me stay organized. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily.

Assertiveness 180

Assertiveness 2018 Calendars Confidence 180

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. Share Ground Transportation: Sharing a taxi or town car with other attendees from your organization may be a cost-effective alternative. It takes being proactive and organized.

Travel 205

Travel Administrative Professionals Restaurants Assertiveness 205

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Watch The Organized Admin Webinar Replay. Poll Results: Where do you struggle the most to stay organized? What was the inspiration for writing your new book, The Organized Admin? The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. To Do Lists – Task Management. Finding the time to get organized.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

Of course this profession is near and dear to my heart since I worked in the administrative profession for 20 years and Office Dynamics has been dedicated to administrative training and development for 25 years. They weren’t great with their follow-up systems and managing their travel. I was pretty mobile and had numerous experiences.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Administrative Training Skills 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. Share Ground Transportation: Sharing a taxi or town car with other attendees from your organization may be a cost effective alternative. It takes being proactive and organized.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 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. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it. It is really important to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. Thirst for knowledge.

Assertiveness 203

Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 2017 Gifts 203

Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Organization skills. Excellent time management skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. If you are an assistant reading this blog, check off the ones that describe you.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. Share Ground Transportation: Sharing a taxi or town car with other attendees from your organization may be a cost effective alternative. It takes being proactive and organized.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications.

Calendars 223

Calendars 2018 Negotiating Skills 223

Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over! Maybe there are training programs or webinars that can give you the educational edge?

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Collaborate 100

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 5, 2017

More assertive? Better managing conflict? Learn to be a catalyst for change in your organization and it will catapult your reputation. What are your secret dreams and visions for who you want to be or where you want to be a better person at work? Do you wish you were more confident? A better communicator?

Administrative Professionals 221

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 2017 Customer Service 221

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

It is a favorite topic in my Star Achievement Series® training program. People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. lack assertiveness. Being organized, knowledgeable and positive about work and people gives you a sense of control.

Gossip 140

Gossip Assertiveness Training International 140

Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

Courtney Clark works with organizations to build resilience in their team members, so they can handle challenge and struggle smart. See if – without the release of venting – you either get so heated up you can make change, or if you can dial the situation back in your mind by not talking about it so much. www.CourtneyLClark.com.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Stress Assertiveness 2015 100

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. Be a ‘value added’ employee. Make money.

Administrative Professionals 167

Administrative Professionals Travel Salary Promotion 167

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. Remember… staying power.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

When the job description includes identifying goals for the coming year; meshing them with your executive’s goals and department and organization goals; being prepared to track progress at specific intervals; and being accountable for success or lack thereof, it’s easy to tell this is not a job for dummies! Powerful assistants self-manage.

2017 230

2017 Goals Collaborate Training 230

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

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. Develop being assertive. What are some of your experiences?

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Temping Confidence Training 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

It means you can create a wildfire in your organization. I started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked. I started Office Dynamics in 1990, when there was no one company specializing in in-depth training for administrative professionals. There was a lack of quality, meaty training for assistants.

Administrative Professionals 187

Administrative Professionals Skills Training Administrative Training 187

On The Job

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Writing about two paragraphs outlining your goals will help you feel more confident and energetic, Gavin Kilduff, an assistant professor of management and organization at New York University, says his research shows. That can be especially critical before entering a new group. I was a bit surprised that it worked consistently."

Confidence 100

Confidence Assertiveness Goals Networking 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

A main theme was increasing value and visibility within your organization. The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

For some, it involves climbing to the next level, becoming a “senior” support staff member or an administrative manager. If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. Take the Lead & Self-Manage.

Mentoring 198

Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

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. I hope from this day forward you will change your thinking from managing conflict to consensus building.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

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. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Use assertive communication techniques.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

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. Develop being assertive.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Temping Confidence Management 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2017

We have an established anti-harassment law with teeth in it, specific policies and guidelines in place, along with ongoing awareness training and, most importantly, swift consequences for poor behavior. COSTS TO MANAGEMENT. Corporate America has embraced the harassment-free workplace and is not reversing its position.

Administrative Professionals 172

Administrative Professionals Self Esteem 2017 Environment 172

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. But remember you still have to “sell” the idea to your executive, so always identify the value the work offers to the organization. Event Planner.

Administrative Professionals 209

Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

Recently, I was conducting a full-day workshop for administrative professionals at a large organization. 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.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Training AT&T Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2016

First, though, let me tell you why it’s important to be revolutionary: Become an indispensable strategic asset to your leader and organization. Be taken more seriously by management. Colette said assertiveness shows respect to you and others. Create opportunities for yourself. Minimize career risk. Be more influential.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness 2015 Collaborate Environment 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

A main theme was increasing value and visibility within your organization. The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Management 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Years ago, we used to deal with office organization,” she explained, “but now we have ‘Optimizing Space & Time’ because of all the technology coming straight at us on a continual basis.”. “As Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways. There are no millennium managers yet.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Years ago, we used to deal with office organization,” she explained, “but now we have ‘Optimizing Space & Time’ because of all the technology coming straight at us on a continual basis.”. “As Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways. There are no millennium managers yet.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

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. Self-Management vs. Stress Management and Juggling Work, Home and Your Personal Life. After all, leaders are the people we work for, right?

Administrative Professionals 189

Administrative Professionals 2016 Gifts Purchasing 189

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. A stellar Executive Assistant must think of every detail for every function such as calendar management, travel planning, meeting preparation and execution, and e-mail management. Intuitive. A mind reader.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals 2016 Stress Travel 100