Success

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Do: Manage your stress. How you handle high levels of stress can mean the difference between being assertive and poised or being negative and disgruntled. When you live in the past, that is exactly what happens, and your past becomes your present, preventing you from moving forward. Cody McKibben, Thrilling Heroics 3.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

The idea came to me because I had recently delivered a virtual presentation talking about how you as an Executive Assistant need to lead from where you are and not just bounce back but bounce forward out of Covid-19 lockdown. Managing expectations takes skill and practise. I just wish more managers paid attention to it.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Bouncing forward The idea came to me because I had recently delivered a virtual presentation talking about how you as an Executive Assistant need to lead from where you are and not just bounce back but bounce forward out of Covid-19 lockdown. There’s plenty of resources to assist managers and leaders to communicate expectations to staff.

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UPS Management Assertiveness Social Media 52

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. So, when you are communicating with executives or managers, keep it short, simple, and to the point. Just think of a newspaper.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2021

They focus on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to fulfilling their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents. Show me where I could have been a better (fill in your profession—manager, teacher, etc.) Show me where I could have been more assertive today. Creating Your Ideal Day.

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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. Are presentations, graphs or charts required? If so, how many?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). My assistant looks at my calendar weeks away and helps me think about the time needed to complete projects or get ready for presentations. Taken on the task of creating presentations for me or the team. Appropriately assertive.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

While many presenters speak on stress management , I speak on Self-Management. So here are some tips for self management, getting more out of your life, and being a great juggler. Be assertive. When you self-manage, things look different! Tags: Stress Management Motivators. See life as an adventure.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

While many presenters speak on stress management , I speak on Self-Management. So here are some tips for self management, getting more out of your life, and being a great juggler. Be assertive. When you self-manage, things look different! See life as an adventure. Make time for friends. Make time for family.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Respondent further said that they were concerned that her “ability to input in management strategy meetings and be involved in in-person collaboration will also be negatively impacted”. The Tribunal found the Claimant did have managerial responsibilities and a senior position leading her department within the Respondent.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2019

Pay attention to what is happening in the present moment within yourself, in the other person, and between the two of you. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. You may not always know if the person you are speaking to is more of a “big picture” or “detailed” thinker. This is a good one. Best of luck!

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When they are speaking, listen and be fully present. If you’ve been invited to give a speech or presentation, ask if you can bring an expert colleague with you to the stage. This can be due to stereotypes or avoidance, where managers are uncomfortable or fearful of how someone might receive their comments.

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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.

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Assertiveness Confidence Negotiating Skills 100

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."

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We speak their language to build rapport with managers. Persuasion means you can build a case and present it convincingly. For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.) It builds synergy and partnership. We create energy and synergy. Persuasion.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Speak out; present new ideas; be creative; be assertive; be open; generate enthusiasm, create change; improve processes. Check out the Blog-a-Thon we’ve been hosting this month for some ideas on how you can stretch and grow your current skill set. This week, I would love for you to see just how much you are capable of doing.

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Success

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

“How is it, I should like to ask,” said an indignant member of the Harvard University medical faculty, at one of its meetings, some forty years ago, “that after eighty years in which this faculty has been managing its own affairs, and doing it well, it is now proposed to change all our modes of carrying on the school?” “I

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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. In addition… In conclusion… Is aware of… Listed. Maintained. Questioned.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2015

Here are some of the things I hear assistants, secretaries and managers say: “I would dress better if they paid me more money.”. Managers work hard so they can be promoted to Director, and then Sr. Does your manager give you his or her full attention when you speak? Present solutions. Be assertive. Be a pacesetter.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Presentation of Certificates. Presentation of Certificates. ?. Achieve and maintain positive attitudes about employers, managers, co-workers, customers and themselves. Almost all employees are managing more projects and juggling priorities with increased pressure for high-quality work. Manage and prioritize tasks.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

For years I have coached executives and assistants how to implement processes on everything from daily huddles to debrief meetings, managing email, travel planning, and holding quarterly strategic meetings. For example, maybe you can think of a better way to spruce up your executive’s PowerPoint presentation. Show it to him.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 30, 2015

I’ve worked for Executives who have employed assistants because the business expects them to have one, I’ve worked with managers who are unable to or are unwilling to delegate work and I’ve worked with Directors who are so highly organised they don’t need the extra support. Daily contact is ideal. Be proactive.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There are many benefits for both assistants and their employers in receiving the right training but how do we convince our managers and our organisations that they should invest in our career development? We also need a plethora of soft skills from people management to communication, assertiveness and everything in between.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

No matter which name you call it, the behavior is not healthy for individual staff and it is certainly not productive for companies and the managers who lead them. In “Office Space,” the male office staff were given mundane work to do, they were bored, and poorly managed by 8 managers, not 1. Why are they quietly quitting?

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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. Maybe you have to present your information in a different way or format. Be persuasive and show the benefits to your manager or company.

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Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2016

This was probably the biggest theme I saw repeated throughout each presentation. In short, each powerful presenter offered a new way of thinking about old problems. Joan taught us to be assertive and persistent, even in the face of naysayers. To really resolve them once and for all, we have to change. .

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

We had two exciting presentations by Erin O'Hara Meyer, PHR, and President of Administrative Excellence. 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.

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Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Training 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

We had two exciting presentations by Erin O'Hara Meyer, PHR, and President of Administrative Excellence. 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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Management 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.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 31, 2014

Your cover letter should show how you meet their criteria, and your CV should expand upon the assertions your cover letter makes. Finally, Google yourself and remove anything that doesn’t present you in the best possible light. Remember that your application should be based solely around the person specification for the role.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

Pay attention to what is happening in the present moment within yourself, in the other person, and between the two of you. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation outlining all the critical information covered (if applicable). This is a good one. Best of luck!

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I worked at the ICAEW for 3 and a half years and in that time was promoted to an Account Manager where I looked after 12 Committees and supervised one administrator. For a long time I really enjoyed working for my current employee and I have felt that I learnt a lot from the role and also from my manager. I find it hard to say no.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. In 2021, it is widely known that assistants are the backbones of companies and the right arms to their managers. Oh, and bullied by managers and peers? Yes, they do. Click here.

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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. For example, if you’re interested in graphic design, offer to redesign a PowerPoint presentation for your executive, or create a new cover sheet for reports. Event Planner.

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Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

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. The key is to present not only the concern that you’re overworked, but also one or more potential solutions.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

I will manage the tasks and projects set before me appropriately so that deadlines are met. I will communicate effectively and assertively so that there is a clear understanding of what is required and requested. I will interact with co-workers, clients, and upper management with professionalism. Need a speaker/presenter?

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Administrative Professionals Filing IAAP Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. Later during the conference, Joan presented her annual State of the Profession address. Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways.

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