Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

I’ve tried everything from whiteboards of projects to various types of folders with deadlines, to scheduling time in outlook, sending reminders (email, outlook, paper) to standing weekly meetings with him. Ok, Renee is wondering how does an administrative assistant manage her manager or executive? This week Renee C.

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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. The typical response is “as soon as possible.”

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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. Special Projects. Discuss E-mail Communications.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Forbes.com define executive presence as the ability to project gravitas–confidence, poise under pressure and decisiveness. 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. Just think of a newspaper.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

When you’re a pro at what you do, you understand the importance of managing expectations among the people you support and work within the office. That’s why so many of us use the word “try” (as in, “I will try to have that report finished Tuesday”) to buffer our schedules and communicate parameters on tasks and projects.

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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!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

We don’t believe we can assert our boundaries, especially the ones that mean the most to us, due to higher authorities in our life or perceived expectations that have been taught to us. And the greater challenge, if I were to ask you about your current project or goal, would you be able to tell me what your boundaries are?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Has become more inquisitive on my expectations, allowing both of us to think more strategically on where I spend my time and how we approach projects. My assistant looks at my calendar weeks away and helps me think about the time needed to complete projects or get ready for presentations. Appropriately assertive.

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Success

JUNE 16, 2022

The simple truth was that because I didn’t know how to manage those personality differences , conflict arose. But although they are slower, once they initiate a project, they are maniacal about finishing; they just don’t quit. Interestingly, even though I didn’t connect with some people, I did connect with others.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Ideas on how to build better partnerships with your managers. All of April we will be celebrating administrative professionals and giving you: Spot-on information related to the administrative profession. Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Strategies for setting priorities and taking control of your day.

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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 possible, give a time when the project will be completed. Provide assurance and be assertive.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Accountable. Trustworthy.

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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. Keeping track all year will help you easily prepare a list of projects you are most proud of completing and/or assisted with.

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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.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Solicit ideas and feedback on projects. If you’re leading a meeting or a project, explicitly invite participation from everyone, and if someone has not contributed, invite them to share their thoughts either in the moment or afterward. Also give people quality feedback on presentations, projects and leadership moments.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We speak their language to build rapport with managers. For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.) There are three important reasons. Synergy / Partnership. It builds synergy and partnership. We create energy and synergy. Persuasion.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

When you’re a pro at what you do, you understand the importance of managing expectations among the people you support and work with in the office. That’s why so many of us use the word “try” (as in, “I will try to have that report finished Tuesday”) to buffer our schedules and communicate parameters on tasks and projects.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

It could mean that you gain the experience by asking for a project that takes you out of your comfort zone. If not, are you making plans to develop yourself in some of these areas? This might involve making yourself visible or mentoring with others who are already subject matter experts. What a wonderful opportunity we have ahead of us!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

You become a more valuable asset because now they are relying on you for that task or piece of the project. 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.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

You think a project should be completed one way and your peer thinks it should be done another way. Use assertive communication techniques. I hope from this day forward you will change your thinking from managing conflict to consensus building. As long you come in contact with others, however, you will experience conflict.

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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. The degree of involvement you have in projects. Does your manager give you his or her full attention when you speak?

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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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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. Once you project confidence to the group and its members perceive you well, the effect can be lasting, they found.

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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. Taking on a new task or project and feel like you are struggling or don’t have enough time to learn. Are you learning a new software program?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Achieve and maintain positive attitudes about employers, managers, co-workers, customers and themselves. Core business skills, such as communication and time management, are keys to developing Star Performing employees with advanced skills that add even more value to the workplace. Manage and prioritize tasks.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2016

Some are the usual routine tasks, some are part of an ongoing project and some are urgent and require immediate attention. Speak to your manager every day, find out what is coming up, what the priorities are and what you can do to meet deadlines. Being a little more assertive will certainly help you manage priorities.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 16, 2016

Some are the usual routine tasks, some are part of an ongoing project and some are urgent and require immediate attention. Speak to your manager every day, find out what is coming up, what the priorities are and what you can do to meet deadlines. Being a little more assertive will certainly help you manage priorities.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

This will mean managing budgets, assisting with internal communications, organising global events and loads more! My EA function includes booking travel, heavy calendar and email management and organising the site-wide events. Don’t be afraid to be assertive! What do you have for lunch?

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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. Take on “Future Focused” Projects. Take advantage of that by volunteering to own projects that leverage and develop specific skills you’d like to use in the future.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Every day, we can face conflicting views, opinions, approaches to a project or differences about when to host an event. Use assertive communication techniques. However, Monday is the perfect time to talk about workplace conflict because we all have to deal with it. I’m not referring to full-blown, yelling at each other. Take Charge.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Working flat out in the world of assistants means being available 24/7, taking on extra projects, working long hours and generally being around for anything the boss needs. We do our jobs so effectively that I think our managers can expect us to be around all of the time and they do have a tendency to become very reliant on us.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

If our manager’s take little time to help us set good objectives (again this is fairly common) how do they know what to judge us on? I’ve added a few dual objectives that I shared with my manager so that we both had something to work on together throughout that year…. Business related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

If our manager’s take little time to help us set good objectives (again this is fairly common) how do they know what to judge us on? I’ve added a few dual objectives that I shared with my manager so that we both had something to work on together throughout that year…. Business related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

If our manager’s take little time to help us set good objectives (again this is fairly common) how do they know what to judge us on? I’ve added a few dual objectives that I shared with my manager so that we both had something to work on together throughout that year…. Business related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

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