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. Suggest a trial and review period. Instead, suggest a short trial and review period. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen. They need clear, confident instructions.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Takes the initiative and has the comfort level to proactively review documents in preparation for my meetings. Reviews my inbox for information that is timely and necessary. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily. Appropriately assertive. Open to feedback—productive and enjoyable.

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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 5, 2017

More assertive? Better managing conflict? One great example is an assistant requesting a daily meeting with his or her executive to review the upcoming day’s top priorities and more. What are your secret dreams and visions for who you want to be or where you want to be a better person at work? A better communicator?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 11, 2017

Supporting Senior Management with PA assistance in helping develop legislation for the Scottish Government. . I currently work in an area that deals with ministerial correspondence and court review work so I am involved in drafting responses to the public, solicitors, MSP’s and accountants. Here is a day in the life: Donna Lindsay.

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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. Questioned. Recommended. Reiterated. Scrutinised. Summarised. Talked through… Topic.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. 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?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. 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?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. 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?

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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. Communication experts agree that replacing “think/feel” with “believe” expresses even more assertiveness and self-confidence to management, colleagues and clients: “I believe you’re right.”

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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. That can be especially critical before entering a new group. We thought the effect would be more fleeting," Kilduff says. "I

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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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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2016

For me this is achieved by reviewing my to-do list at the start of each day and working out how much time each task should take me. 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

For me this is achieved by reviewing my to-do list at the start of each day and working out how much time each task should take me. 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

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Be taken more seriously by management. Colette said assertiveness shows respect to you and others. Lisa reviewed the 6 Principles of Da Vinci Thinking. First, though, let me tell you why it’s important to be revolutionary: Become an indispensable strategic asset to your leader and organization. Minimize career risk.

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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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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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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. Define and review your job description and connect completed goals & projects to one or more duties you are responsible for.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

That means more can be accomplished in less time – and management is sure to appreciate that. Whether you are a manager or an assistant, if you are familiar with your business, you can often see ways to make money—perhaps by paying attention to competitors or watching trends. Make money. Trust me, it’ll pay off! Joan Burge.

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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. This is a tool you’ll use in many different settings including job interviews and performance reviews. Event Planner. Training Coordinator. Virtual Assistant. Database Administrator.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

If your company does not have a branded template you should suggest this to your manager and design something for them, a simple word template with the following information will suffice: The name of the Committee meeting. The format for your minutes should be consistent and ideally you should be working from one template. Brought up.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

If your company does not have a branded template you should suggest this to your manager and design something for them, a simple word template with the following information will suffice: The name of the Committee meeting. The format for your minutes should be consistent and ideally you should be working from one template. Brought up.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. Criticism and/or negative feedback during a performance review. 50 pts It’s that time of year again the dreaded performance review. We need to look at performance reviews from a different perspective. Let them have their words. Do not interrupt.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 7, 2023

An evidence review led by the University of Warwick has concluded that the increase of zero hours contracts over the last 20 years has created significant risk for workers. But we also need to address manager motivation in using these contracts, and associated poor treatment of workers.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2016

When I teach this piece of the program, after I review the strategies, I present the groups with a real-work scenario and then they practice how to effectively voice their opinion. A World Class Assistant should be able to voice his or her opinion but, of course, you must do it tactfully. 7 Strategies for Voicing Your Opinion.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 27, 2013

Dealing with bad managers can be an emotional drain. Clerical professionals who work in close quarters or communicate frequently with their bosses are especially challenged when faced with poor management. Learning to communicate assertively, keeping good records, and networking can help you deal with even the worst boss.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

The ultimate project management victory: I crossed off my own death today. I agree it’s a little difficult to understand this concept, especially if you’re coming from a long traditional task management experience. It doesn’t have to be a positive review, just an honest one. For A Liveline Philosophy Forget deadlines.

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Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If the thought of enduring another presidential election while managing politics in the workplace has you agitated, you aren’t alone. John Truong, managing director and attorney at Alliance Compensation & Litigation Lawyers, says his firm takes this approach. “We Account for employee distractions.

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