Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Do you want to be more assertive? Learning how to tactfully voice your opinions and assert your needs as an executive assistant is important. Many assistants have crossed the line from assertive to aggressive. So what is the difference between assertive and aggressive? Benefits of Being Assertive. Reduces anxiety.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Anyone hoping to move up the leadership ranks better put "innovative" at the top of their resume. Manage risk. What other education or training do you need to expand your current knowledge and skills? Think about how to be assertive without being aggressive. How can they be implemented in your organization?

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Success

JUNE 22, 2021

Sales managers are responsible for optimizing seller performance to realize revenue goals. Often, sales managers rely on training to help improve seller performance, but this approach by itself is insufficient. It influences how they think, feel and behave as they manage their business and interactions with customers.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 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.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

A “paradigm” is simply a mindset, but it plays an important role in how you show up in the workplace. As you can see, these skills go beyond the basics. There is much to learn regarding advanced skills for assistants. It’s designed to help you stand out and develop the master-level skills you need to become World Class.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

An important component to self-management versus stress-management is to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. A boundary in the office for an administrative assistant can be as simple as addressing a coworker or manager who constantly steps into your workspace and takes your desk supplies without asking and doesn’t return them.

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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. 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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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. Speaking up.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

I have already written about managers as perceived dragons and co-workers. 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. Assertive is about getting your needs met while being considerate of others. Then we get upset.

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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. Follow-up Items. Discuss E-mail Communications. Special Projects.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

Administrative assistants continue to struggle with how to keep up with all the demands placed upon them in a time-compressed world and yet maintain quality. How many times do you ask a manager or someone who is giving you a task, “How soon do you need this?” Many times, your manager just gives you bits of information.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. But how would you feel about managing your boss? Baldoni says you should: 1. Baldoni says.

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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.

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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. Don’t give up just because you heard “no” the first time around.

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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 it is a versatile and valuable tool at that—one that can serve as a baseline for understanding the differences that make up one another. In turn, you may appear to be too cautious and an impediment to progress and action.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Speaks up in my team meetings and has brought additional insights into our group forums that are highly valued. Stands up for herself more often so that others do not take advantage of her accommodating personality. Always proactively planning for me thus reducing my set up and pre-coordination time of events.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. A powerful affirmation that will help you approach setbacks with a sense of grace and empowerment—so you never again cower at life’s challenges. Stop letting the “busyness” of life run the show. Step into your BIG and bold life NOW. Pacific Time.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A person who is feeling marginalized or excluded, tokenized or like an impostor may sideline themselves — by not speaking up, not contributing, not showing up. A person who is feeling marginalized or excluded, tokenized or like an impostor may sideline themselves — by not speaking up, not contributing, not showing up.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Shake things up! One way to stand out is to shake things up in a good way. 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. Look at work and situations in a different light. Inserted myself into my executive’s world.

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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. Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. Take the Lead & Self-Manage.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

I am always impressed at the great ideas people will come up with. 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.

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My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. I feel privileged to support them in developing the skills to do this. The slinky toy, with the capacity to stretch and re-form itself was born and has gone on to sell over 300 million.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Business today is changing so rapidly that it is hard to keep up or keep track! What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. Leadership: stepping up and out of comfort zones.

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My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The Power Skills Executive Assistants Need To Demonstrate During Covid-19. Adopting a Slinky Mindset showcases four key Power Skills : Adaptability Flexibility Creativity Resilience. To do that they need to feel empowered and supported and have the skill and capability to manage up, down and cross the organisation to achieve outcomes.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

<Guest Post by Courtney Clark> Don’t you hate that feeling when stress starts to build up, until you reach your boiling point and you feel like you just can’t take it any more? Because they didn’t have the little release of venting, their stress built up. When most of us get to that point, there’s a solution: venting.

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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.) Speak up, use strong and clear language. There are three important reasons. Synergy / Partnership. It builds synergy and partnership. Persuasion.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Hotel Shuttles: You need to find out if that hotel shuttle has specific times airport pick-up times. laughing and showing no consideration that you have to get up at 6:00 a.m. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. off your dinner if they have really messed up! Be assertive in a professional fashion.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Now is the time to stock up on all you need for holiday gifting and pay zilch for shipping! What if you perceive yourself as being assertive but not everyone agrees? You may, for example, be demure when dealing with a group of upper management people. Do you know that some of your skills are not finely honed?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

No matter how frustrated or discouraged you might feel, don’t give up. 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. Don’t give up. Continue to be nice to that person.

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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.”

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Management 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

This is a huge benefit to you because you grow your skill set. 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. Now not every executive or manager will want this partnership.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Joan Burge designed the course materials with follow-up activities and assessments to be completed outside of class time. Action Items and Follow-up Activities extend learning beyond the class room and empower students to self-develop. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module). Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

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My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s about using your skills and expertise to help others succeed and achieve their goals. Articulate Your Value: Put time and energy into being able to connect the dots between what you do and why and how those actions contribute to the business outcomes of your company, team and manager.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

I’ve worked with a number of Executives over the years and seen many many different types of management styles. The non-manager so to speak! Often you will find yourself covering up for your boss when really they are incapable of making any decisions. In this situation I have always found it hard to change a non-manager.

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