Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2019

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. Pay attention to what is happening in the present moment within yourself, in the other person, and between the two of you. This is a good one. Best of luck!

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Assertiveness Negotiating Administrative Professionals Goals 203

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). Appropriately assertive.

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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

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. When they are speaking, listen and be fully present. Microaffirmation #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill. Check in with them, and see if and how you can support them.

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Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

Here are some of Hemsley Fraser’s top success skills tips! Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. Your personal effectiveness includes how you communicate, how you manage your time, how assertive and confident you are and your power to negotiate and persuade. Tip 1: Working Relationships.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Negotiating Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

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

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Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

The idea came to me because I had recently delivered a virtual presentation talking about how you as an Executive Assistant need to lead from where you are and not just bounce back but bounce forward out of Covid-19 lockdown. Managing expectations takes skill and practise. Bouncing forward. It’s tough and it takes resilience.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Bouncing forward The idea came to me because I had recently delivered a virtual presentation talking about how you as an Executive Assistant need to lead from where you are and not just bounce back but bounce forward out of Covid-19 lockdown. But acquiring this insight takes another of my favourite Power Skills: effective communication.

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UPS Management Assertiveness Social Media 52

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

When making sure you and your people have the skills they need to become successful project managers it’s important to look beyond the project management certification. Of course, it’s important to invest in PRINCE2 training and certification, as this gives individuals and teams the understanding of the methodology.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Maybe you have to present your information in a different way or format. I’ll share a little secret with you.

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Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals 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. Pay attention to what is happening in the present moment within yourself, in the other person, and between the two of you. This is a good one. Best of luck!

Skills 100

Skills Assertiveness PowerPoint Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Training & Development. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. Are presentations, graphs or charts required? You can also let your executive know whose work you have received.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The quiet quitters do not feel empowered to assert themselves to their leaders about the root problems, so they justify their mediocre performance with thoughts such as; “ Why should I work so hard? If it is a 6 or above, I recommend seeking the support of a skilled talk therapist and maybe even medication to manage the stress.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

When planning upcoming seminars, conferences, and training – see how they line up and teach you strategies that you can bring back and implement in your workplace. Put together a presentation showing your executive the benefits of the training. Be strategic. Everyone needs to be a star in their job today.

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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. The educators not only include trainers like me, but also the professors in business schools who are training the leaders of the future. Be present in your manager’s email signature.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One thing I want to emphasize is that there’s no time like the present to show just how revolutionary you can be. She started as a temporary professional with OfficeTeam, honing her skills and knocking down challenges one by one. By taking on various assignments, she discovered what she was good at and what she enjoyed doing most.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

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On The Job

JULY 24, 2012

DreamWorks would not have believed this accountant's assertion that he's not creative. Regardless of what they do, employees are given training on how to pitch their ideas successfully. We want them to be able present that solution to a group of people who might not be computer programmers or accountants.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Collaborate Skills International 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. Later during the conference, Joan presented her annual State of the Profession address.

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Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. Later during the conference, Joan presented her annual State of the Profession address.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

The caution is just because someone has the courage to speak up, it doesn’t mean they are presenting it in a way that will be acceptable to the receiver. If we want our voice to be heard and to be taken seriously, we have to think about how we communicate and present our case. I encourage you to work on this vital business skill.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Administrative Professionals Skills Management 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!). Final Thoughts.

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PowerPoint Skills Project Management AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

The situations that present themselves to us don’t deal with easy, black and white answers or solutions. There are several factors that determine how we react to ethical situations including our background, personality, level of training, and most importantly our value system. I can usually tell when I’m in the middle of one!

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating IAAP Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

The key is to present not only the concern that you’re overworked, but also one or more potential solutions. Have a look at your time management skills, and how best to invest your efforts on a daily and weekly basis. It’s time to set some boundaries, although that’s easier said than done. Approaching Burnout.

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 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

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. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Something to think about. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem AT&T Goals Assertiveness 100

Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Train yourself to become better at killing tasks. A power outage 2 hours before the client presentation or a traffic jam which delayed your presence at that important meeting. Perhaps the presentation wasn’t ready. Many productivity techniques are using this subliminal approach. What you have to do is a burden. Back to Assess.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

I was putting to work some skills, but without putting my soul, my self or my life into it. If the brain was trained to give a pre-established answer, it will most likely give it, of course, but fact is there is some reaction time. Eduard @ People Skills Decoded´s last blog. Just live in the present moment of calmness.

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2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40