Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen. They need clear, confident instructions.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This included erroneous videos on TikTok and Twitter suggesting the presence of Wagner Group (Russian state-funded) fighters, false claims about Algeria’s military involvement, and inaccurate assertions about banning uranium export to France. It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too.

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. Though, their resolutions will be subject to change throughout the year as they grow bored with the process. It’s also the willingness to be compassionate toward ourselves and accept that mistakes are part of the process. How the Enneagram Impacts Your Goals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Keep your eyes open for processes that need to be changed or new processes that need to be implemented. 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. That doesn’t mean I did things that were unethical or illegal. Shake things up!

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Assertiveness. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand. Robyn has developed systems and processes around the best way to write minutes and is passionate about sharing these with others who strive to be excellent minute takers. She is the author of “ Minute Taking Madness ”.

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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. Speak out; present new ideas; be creative; be assertive; be open; generate enthusiasm, create change; improve processes. We do this on purpose so that I can give special attention to each attendee.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

One of the key issues for the Tribunal to decide was whether the Respondent rejected the Claimant’s application for flexible working based on incorrect facts, namely an assertion that if the Claimant worked from home on a permanent basis, it would have a detrimental effect on quality and performance.

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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. Appropriately assertive. Recently I have read more than 40 executive letters. Proactively solves problems.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? However, my goal is to help them eliminate habits that aren’t serving them well and introduce new processes, procedure and protocol that will help them be more successful. As you approach your day and throughout your day ask yourself questions like, “How can I streamline this process? A better communicator?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

Of course this profession is near and dear to my heart since I worked in the administrative profession for 20 years and Office Dynamics has been dedicated to administrative training and development for 25 years. This truly is very special and you have been a big part of our success. I am a business owner, CEO, speaker and consultant.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2015

Communication is an interactive process between two or more individuals whereby one person delivers information and the other person or persons understand. What steps will you take to improve your communication process this week? . ###. So, there is the operative word… understand. Make sure you are understood!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Known for her signature “red lipstick” flair and empowering mantra, Joan will show you how get the unique “edge” that makes you stand out as exceptional in all areas of life (without running yourself ragged in the process!). Invite your female friends and fellow colleagues for this life- and career-changing event. Learning Highlights.

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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. Do you have a great idea on how to streamline processes but feel it is an uphill battle getting others to change?

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology that offers non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management, encompassing the management, control and organisation of a project. 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

AUGUST 29, 2016

It is a favorite topic in my Star Achievement Series® training program. lack assertiveness. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. I have been speaking on how to slay your ‘Office Dragons’ for 25 years now. Dragons are huge, dominating, fictitious creatures.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

I don’t know what other methods and/or processes to use. The post How to Help Your Manager Get Things Done – Ask an Admin appeared first on Executive And Administrative Assistant Training - Office Dynamics. Things don’t get done nor do they get done in a timely manner. Thank you, everyone!?.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Also, when we conduct activities in our training classes with assistants and ask them what skills, attitudes, and behaviors are important for an assistant, 90 percent of the time they list the fundamentals. There are always new ways of doing things and you can always streamline or fine-tune your current processes.

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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. I want to encourage you to stay with the process. Discuss this process and its benefits with your executive.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

I started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked. I started Office Dynamics in 1990, when there was no one company specializing in in-depth training for administrative professionals. There were training companies like Skillpath and AMA but they offered tons of programs for all types of careers.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Within my first week I was being asked and expected to assist the team with various admin tasks using systems that I had never used or had training on. Even though my team members didn’t know the processes, I searched out other PAs in the overall department, and invited them to a ‘get to know each other’ lunch.

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Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

From planning, to developing processes to communicating on your behalf, you have to be able to trust that you’ve found the best person to support you. They’ve adopted ideas like “who I’d like to have a beer with” in their hiring process, and ended up with a bunch of people who are very similar. The question is, how do you find them?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

I’ve spoken with several assistants that have voiced frustration at the standard process. The process should actually be an exciting time to discuss progress and development goals that will help you maintain or create the position you want to excel in! I have personally experienced stress in the past too!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. The personal and professional benefits you can gain through the Certification process—and the long-term impact it can have on your career! Do you hold grudges? Did someone at work say something that upset you? Or maybe they ignored you and that bothered you. Best of luck!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

This was a mandatory training event and sometimes when employees are told they must attend training, they get a little defensive. Be gentle in your persistence: It’ll reinforce your sincerity, likely earning their trust and a better attitude in the process. When You …………, then I.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

I’m not sure if you know that 80% of my work is onsite training for administrative office professionals so I do a lot of traveling, in fact, 100% of my clients are out of state. If you can think of ways to streamline your job (or the work processes in a department, for example), it’ll improve overall productivity. Make money.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Think lean and streamline processes wherever you can. 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. This will not last forever.

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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. Read why in this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  Begin to assert control over your mind by learning to consistently follow five steps - 1)    Acknowledge the fear.    The proof is in process Just like you can’t train to run a marathon in one day, it will take some time before you can really learn to master your thoughts. 

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In fact, it is quite probable given the right tools, tips, processes and core philosophies. Executives don’t realize that by not making time for their assistant and letting the assistant be the funnel through which everything flows…they are hurting themselves and the assistant’s ability to be the best assistant possible.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

To help make the process easier, consider starting slow with a meeting one morning a week. You’ll also need to let your executive know what types of topics you would cover in your Daily Huddle. If you need suggestions, I list all the items that can be discussed when executives and assistants meet in my Communicating with Your Manager post.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

The application process is open to everyone. Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Scholarship: We will be offering a scholarship for the 2016 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence [The Revolutionary Assistant]. The scholarship award does NOT include travel expenses.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 20, 2015

Known for her signature “red lipstick” flair and empowering mantra, Joan will show you how get the unique “edge” that makes you stand out as exceptional in all areas of life (without running yourself ragged in the process!). Invite your female friends and fellow colleagues for this life- and career-changing event. Learning Highlights.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement. There is a three step process in dealing with a reprimand effectively. Let them have their words.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2023

We make decisions at work every day and for those in complex roles or in fast-changing situations, it can feel like a continuous process. With so much riding on what we choose to do, our decision-making processes must be designed to maximise our chances of successful outcomes. So, how do we achieve this?

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Train yourself to become better at killing tasks. I’m glad the new book is going to have a comprehensive overview of both the process and the app. I use the word “timeline&# instead and it makes the whole process so much more enjoyable. Many productivity techniques are using this subliminal approach.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

All your education is filled with processes that will validate this script over and over. 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. Then restart the process. Many religions are promoting this. Possibly in heaven.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Process your emails OUT of your inbox and into a TASK or CALENDAR appointment so you get them into your system for follow up, tracking, and completion. Regarding Email organization: Think of your inbox as your mailbox, not your to do list. You don’t go to your physical mailbox and write checks and reply to letters standing at your mailbox.

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