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

APRIL 4, 2019

I don’t know what other methods and/or processes to use. Ok, Renee is wondering how does an administrative assistant manage her manager or executive? Does Renee start with managing deadlines, learning how to schedule properly? How do you help your manager get things done? Thank you, everyone!?.

Management 184

Management Administrative Professionals International Training 184

Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

I have already written about managers as perceived dragons and co-workers. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. If you don’t feel you are assertive, take some classes. Then we get upset.

Assertiveness 171

Assertiveness Gifts International Stress 171

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. I want to encourage you to stay with the process.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

How many times do you ask a manager or someone who is giving you a task, “How soon do you need this?” Early in the day, clarify with your manager(s) what are the most important priorities. Early in the day, clarify with your manager(s) what are the most important priorities. Standardize your processes.

Assertiveness 198

Assertiveness Stress Management Training 198

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. It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too.

Social Media 105

Social Media Assertiveness Gossip Policies 105

Success

JUNE 16, 2022

The simple truth was that because I didn’t know how to manage those personality differences , conflict arose. Because of their action-oriented, driven personality, they do tend to make mistakes early on in the decision-making process. Interestingly, even though I didn’t connect with some people, I did connect with others.

Collaborate 312

Collaborate Stress Assertiveness 2018 312

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. They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. Manager Support.

Calendars 223

Calendars 2018 Negotiating Skills 223

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

This is a huge benefit to you because you grow your skill set. Maintain your processes even during busy times. You and your executive should have clear processes on every aspect of the typical tasks that need to be performed. So first, you must have excellent processes in place. Second, stick with your processes.

PowerPoint 214

PowerPoint Travel Email Management 214

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. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen.

Assertiveness 185

Assertiveness Confidence Training Email 185

Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? Better managing conflict? 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. As you approach your day and throughout your day ask yourself questions like, “How can I streamline this process?

Administrative Professionals 221

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 2017 Customer Service 221

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. Those are all skills that transfer to your personal life and skills that you will take with you the rest of your life. They weren’t great with their follow-up systems and managing their travel.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Administrative Training Skills 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!). Invite your female friends and fellow colleagues for this life- and career-changing event. Learning Highlights.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals 2015 100

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. That doesn’t mean I did things that were unethical or illegal. Shake things up!

Assertiveness 203

Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 2017 Gifts 203

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily. Takes networking skills very seriously, encouraging teamwork and collaboration throughout our organization. Appropriately assertive. Effectively manages my calendar with efficiency in mind. Taken on the task of creating presentations for me or the team.

Assertiveness 180

Assertiveness 2018 Calendars Confidence 180

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones. 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. Every time I have the honor of teaching, I learn new things as well.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Training 100

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. Do you have a great idea on how to streamline processes but feel it is an uphill battle getting others to change? change takes time.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

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). Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module). Give a Stellar Performance™ (Skill Module). Give a Stellar Performance™ (Skill Module). Course Agenda.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

Persuasion skills. Craft your skill. Good communication skills. Organizational skills. Self-management. What about a process that can increase productivity? Enthusiasm. A desire to learn in the area you are passionate about. 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. But as diary management can count for a large part of your role – and it was 80% of mine – you have to take matters into your own hands. Don’t doubt your knowledge!

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?

Skills 100

Skills Assertiveness PowerPoint Negotiating 100

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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness AT&T Management Skills 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. lack assertiveness. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. Leaders can be dragons when they: don’t communicate on the employee’s level. give poor direction.

Gossip 140

Gossip Assertiveness Training International 140

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.

Monster 180

Monster Travel Administrative Professionals Email 180

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

If you can think of ways to streamline your job (or the work processes in a department, for example), it’ll improve overall productivity. That means more can be accomplished in less time – and management is sure to appreciate that. Make money. Is there a profitable opportunity that your employer is not currently taking advantage of?

Administrative Professionals 167

Administrative Professionals Travel Salary Promotion 167

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

You may not be directly affected by this dragon the dragon can be creating pain for your industry, your employer, managers, executives, and customers. Think lean and streamline processes wherever you can. 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!

Training 100

Training Promotion Skills Learning 100

Allwork

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Understanding the Collaborating Conflict Mode In a recent interview with me, Kilmann explained that there is no single “best” approach for managing conflict. This mode involves assertively pursuing your own needs while also cooperating to satisfy the other party’s concerns. What is collaborating?

Collaborate 264

Collaborate Policies Assertiveness Skills 264

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 30, 2008

As an administrative assistant I manage my boss's practice so he can do his job. I draft letters, schedule his time, set reminders for deadlines, bring forward items, make travel arrangements, make some business decisions, arrange conferences, manage client relations and some bookkeeping. But how can we help? Are we ready?

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Keyboards Filing Administrative Professionals 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. As you can imagine I got quite good at bashing out minutes without much thought behind them but no matter how easy I found writing the minutes the process still took forever. Brought up.

Agenda 100

Agenda Assertiveness Skills Stress 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. As you can imagine I got quite good at bashing out minutes without much thought behind them but no matter how easy I found writing the minutes the process still took forever. Brought up.

Agenda 100

Agenda Assertiveness Skills Stress 100

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology that offers non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management, encompassing the management, control and organisation of a project. However, there are other skills that will also improve performance.

Training 40

Training Project Management Negotiating Assertiveness 40

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In preparation for a webinar I held on October 8 called Managing Your Executive’s Day , we sent out a survey and received 700+ responses to the questions “What is your biggest struggle in partnering with your executive?” Executive manages their own email therefore the assistant is out of the loop. #2 That is a terrific response rate.

Calendars 100

Calendars Travel Email Management 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. ."  Does Joe's situation sound familiar? You know a ton of stuff about the field you're in.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2011 Assertiveness Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. The application process is open to everyone. Great EA Blogs… www.officerenegade.com ; practicallyperfectpa.com; audaciousadmin.com and more. I used the Career Portfolio for my most recent job move. It helped me get the job!

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

If you need suggestions, I list all the items that can be discussed when executives and assistants meet in my Communicating with Your Manager post. 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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Calendars Stress Phones 100

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. Performance reviews or evaluations are conducted for the sole purpose of letting us know what areas we need to improve or develop our skills.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100