On The Job

MARCH 16, 2020

Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Right the rules.

Assertiveness 137

Assertiveness Confidence Stress Twitter 137

Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Great networking skills. Analytical forward thinking skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant. Team player. Detail oriented.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

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. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker. This is not smart.

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Calendars 2018 Negotiating Skills 223

On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2020

Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Right the rules.

Self Esteem 130

Self Esteem Assertiveness Confidence Stress 130

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Solicit ideas and feedback on projects. If you’re leading a meeting or a project, explicitly invite participation from everyone, and if someone has not contributed, invite them to share their thoughts either in the moment or afterward. Microaffirmation #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill.

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Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

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Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Etiquette Travel 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

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Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Travel Skills 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Has become more inquisitive on my expectations, allowing both of us to think more strategically on where I spend my time and how we approach projects. My assistant looks at my calendar weeks away and helps me think about the time needed to complete projects or get ready for presentations. Appropriately assertive.

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Assertiveness 2018 Calendars Confidence 180

Success

JUNE 16, 2022

But although they are slower, once they initiate a project, they are maniacal about finishing; they just don’t quit. Enter a conversation with skill and a plan: Tell them big-picture stories without getting into the “why” or “why not” qualifiers. High “S” personalities need regular reassurance when approaching new circumstances.

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Collaborate Stress Assertiveness 2018 313

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. Take on “Future Focused” Projects. Event Planner. Training Coordinator.

Administrative Professionals 209

Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. It could mean that you gain the experience by asking for a project that takes you out of your comfort zone. Virtual Engagement: learning how to be an effective virtual partner.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Collaborate 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Every day, we can face conflicting views, opinions, approaches to a project or differences about when to host an event. This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. Use assertive communication techniques. It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.) We did some activities to analyze the phrases and words used within our own organizations.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Learning 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

You think a project should be completed one way and your peer thinks it should be done another way. Use assertive communication techniques. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.” It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills. Big or Small.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

That’s why so many of us use the word “try” (as in, “I will try to have that report finished Tuesday”) to buffer our schedules and communicate parameters on tasks and projects. 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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Management 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Preparation tips include: Research the company, the mission statement and core values also, research new projects and programs they are offering. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Connect at least one of your skills and one job requirement that is of most interest to you.

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Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. Demonstrate your ability to take charge, influence others, and see a project through from beginning to end. There’s no substitution for mastery. Proficiency isn’t enough.

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Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

22 hours (per Level) of focused time with Joan Burge includes personal coaching, skill practice and evaluation during class, assessments, networking and sharing best practices with other high-caliber assistants, and high-energy learning activities. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module). Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

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. Provide your executive with updates on projects, meetings, items you are working on, and any other pertinent information. Special Projects.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Be patient and again, assess your communication skills and develop persuasion skills. Taking on a new task or project and feel like you are struggling or don’t have enough time to learn. Continue to be nice to that person.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

This is a huge benefit to you because you grow your skill set. You become a more valuable asset because now they are relying on you for that task or piece of the project. I’m here to tell you, I often asked my executives to give me more, teach me, and that I would handle it. Maintain your processes even during busy times.

PowerPoint 214

PowerPoint Travel Email Management 214

Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The disrespect can be about a myriad of issues – being overlooked for a raise, not being asked to work on a project, rules not being fairly applied, experiencing discrimination, or not being praised in a meeting when others were.

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2004 2022 Stress Assertiveness 52

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2011

You will be assertive when you need to be and able to lead others rather than be led. There will always be a project to work on, family demands, another errand to run, and another email to send. You have a choice: you can let the waves of change knock you down or you can ride them like a skilled surfer.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Email 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!). In Good Company. Final Thoughts.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Skills Project Management AT&T 100

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. However, there are other skills that will also improve performance.

Training 40

Training Project Management Negotiating Assertiveness 40

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. Create your own accurate and detailed job description that highlights your achievements and skills. Let your skills do the talking. If it needs to be five pages, so be it. Be visible.

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2021 Salary 2020 Training 52

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To be completed for Q3. To be completed by Q3. To be completed by Q2. Task related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To be completed for Q3. To be completed by Q3. To be completed by Q2. Task related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To be completed for Q3. To be completed by Q3. To be completed by Q2. Task related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Have a read and let me know what you think: ** The workplace is a complex environment requiring skill and finesse to excel. If you encounter such a person in the workplace, your best option is to be on guard for this behavior and respond with assertive communication skills.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Environment Skills Goals 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 13, 2015

If you are lost in the crowd, people cannot promote you, support your goals, recommend you for projects or leverage your great talents. A project they are working on? Move from having good to great fundamental skills! When you work in a mid to large size organization it is easy to get lost in the crowd. Here are some bonus tips!

Promotion 100

Promotion Goals Skills Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

Here are some tips and key questions to ask managers and executives as requests for your time are made throughout the week: When possible ask that projects and tasks be given to you verbally so you can ask clarifying questions and better understand the work that is being given to you. Find out who else has information related to the project.

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals International Mentoring 100

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 3, 2013

Because of a mistake you made, your entire department has to stay late reworking a project. a) Make an effort to apologize to everyone directly, and then work especially hard to get the project completed quickly. Perhaps you think this makes you assertive. Take a step back and focus on your skills in these areas.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness PDF Stress Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

I’ve tried everything from whiteboards of projects to various types of folders with deadlines, to scheduling time in outlook, sending reminders (email, outlook, paper) to standing weekly meetings with him. This week Renee C. Things don’t get done nor do they get done in a timely manner.

Management 184

Management Administrative Professionals International Training 184

Success

MARCH 25, 2024

Upon release, program participants have marketable skills that position them to earn jobs and fill employment gaps in the tech industry. “We We have a strong re-entry program that offers interview skills, resume writing and financial literacy,” McCracken says. McCracken’s assertion is based on his personal journey.

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2021 2008 Assertiveness Interviewing 245

Office Dynamics

JUNE 19, 2018

There will always be a project to work on, family demands, another errand to run, another memo to write. You owe it to yourself to make time for introspection so that you’re not a stranger to yourself. Don’t wait for quiet time to open up because it never will. Schedule time for getting to know yourself.

Retirement 180

Retirement Goals Management UPS 180

Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2016

During the previous years when I was working on something or getting ready to start a new project, like 99% of assistants, Jasmine would normally ask: • “Is there anything I can do for you?”. • “Is there anything I can help with?”. Well, Jasmine had already been working as my executive assistant for several years.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Administrative Training Training Phones 100