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. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

Training Coordinator. 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. The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. Event Planner. Virtual Assistant. Database Administrator.

Administrative Professionals 209

Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation outlining all the critical information covered (if applicable). Do you hold grudges? Did someone at work say something that upset you? Or maybe they ignored you and that bothered you. Hidden anger or resentment will create barriers.

Skills 100

Skills Assertiveness PowerPoint Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!).

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Skills Project Management AT&T 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? One young boss told me that he was self-sufficient and didnt need assistance, but what I saw was someone doing more than they needed to.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100