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. Takes networking skills very seriously, encouraging teamwork and collaboration throughout our organization.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

The post Blog-a-Thon Bonus Announcement appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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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. Solicit ideas and feedback on projects. Microaffirmation #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill. Also give people quality feedback on presentations, projects and leadership moments.

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Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

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

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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.

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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

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. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Take Charge.

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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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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.

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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. Be patient and again, assess your communication skills and develop persuasion skills. Don’t give up.

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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.

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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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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. The silence is destroying companies from the inside out. The post Quiet Quitting = Suffering in Silence.

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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. Commit to ongoing training to keep sharpening your saw.

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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. Thank you, everyone!?.

Management 184

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 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.

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Success

MARCH 25, 2024

“There aren’t support systems there when people get home,” says Kevin McCracken, chief growth officer of The Last Mile , another nonprofit fighting recidivism and activating the potential of justice-impacted individuals through education and technological training. McCracken’s assertion is based on his personal journey.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2016

I was going to be gone for a few days to conduct an administrative training program. 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?”.

Administrative Professionals 100

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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!

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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.

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Management Administrative Professionals International Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2016

Many argue this is for good reason: Delegating a task or project often requires that you first teach your Assistant how to do it, and teaching takes time. In our experience, Executives across the board fail to fully leverage the time and talents of their support staff.

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Training UPS Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 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. In other words, provide them frequent updates before they have to ask where you are on the project. Let them have their words. Seek answers.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Blocking his calendar to work on his projects. 2 Struggle: Assistant not getting time with executive to discuss day-to-day events, priorities, projects, travel, meeting, upcoming projects and more. #3 Executives need to express and clarify expectations of projects, their assistant’s roles and performance on a regular basis.

Calendars 100

Calendars Travel Email Management 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Yet there are proven benefits when executives and assistants take some time to discuss the day’s priorities, upcoming schedules, projects and more. You can say something such as, “I realize you are very busy and like to jump right into your day. I understand that you would prefer I just handle everything.

Time Zones 100

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. Have a look at your time management skills, and how best to invest your efforts on a daily and weekly basis. We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Plus, the downside is that executives and managers have to share delegating their workload to the Assistant thus keeping projects or basic tasks on their plate. This makes it more difficult to sufficiently assist an executive at the highest level possible.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Fax Email 2015 100

Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2023

Few would argue against the assertion that the quality of decisions is enhanced by accurate and relevant information, including evidence of which approaches to the task in hand actually work. This is especially so when our decisions involve how to protect people at work so can be literally a matter of life or death.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Train yourself to become better at killing tasks. The ultimate project management victory: I crossed off my own death today. In this respect, a project is never “finished” in ADD. The graphical representation of a project in Assess – Decide – Do will look more like a spiral than like a Gantt diagram.

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2010 Lifestyle AT&T Dropbox 40

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. Project Management. The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. Ideas, Time & Space. Paper and Digital Files.

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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. Decision is the state in which you project your next reality. And they lasted only a few days.

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