Office Dynamics

MARCH 28, 2012

While training another wonderful group of World Class Assistants last week I learned so much as I opened my ears to what these assistants were saying. Each of them had attended my World Class Assistant Part 1 program and they were now back for Part 2. First let me share a picture of my wonderful World Class Assistant Part 2 Graduates.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is a vital topic I cover in my Star Achievement Series® , World Class Assistant™ Certificate program , and one-on-one coaching. 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.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2019

They certainly can manage many of these items on their own, but should they? In some cases, they add confusion and overlap by being involved in things their assistants should be managing. email, calendar, phone lines on your desk) Develop a healthy curiosity. Some executives resist this concept for a few common reasons.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Listen to this week’s episode of the rich & Regular podcast about burnout and rage quitting and continue reading below for some tips to manage burnout before it takes a toll on your life. . Managing Burnout. Whatever your relaxing activity is, make a date in your calendar a few times a week to find that space for yourself.

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Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The main option available to both employees and employers to mitigate stress is learning how to manage it better. It could simply be taking the time the night before to select your outfit, pack lunches and check your calendar, ensuring the morning hours are much calmer. Here are a few tips to build good mental health in the workplace.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If space and budget allow, companies can incorporate a full gym that is managed with onsite locker room, products, towel service, nutritionists, trainers, and group classes. Connect employees with local gyms by offering a reimbursement program for gym membership.

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Success

MARCH 16, 2023

I try to schedule lunch or coffee with a friend once a week in order to have a little socialization on my calendar. As you do, smile and say ‘hi’ to everyone you see, including your building’s door manager, the janitor, any neighbor walking outside, the person taking your order at the restaurant or anyone [else] you happen to see,” she says.

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Success

MAY 13, 2022

This can be as small as allocating one evening to meeting someone new or participating in a social activity, be it a workout class or checking out the new museum exhibit. Proactively put a catch-up lunch on your calendar with someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Friendships need to be continually cultivated as well.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

You survive class, but a million tasks wait at home. Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. Understand the maker’s vs. manager’s schedule. Side hustlers are Makers and Managers at different times, but tend toward managing.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

The key to success in achieving your academic goals is good organization and time management. Don’t talk to friends during class instruction. Participate in class discussions. Manage your time. Use a calendar to write down tests and due dates. It’s never too early to develop good time-management systems.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 4, 2009

And, speaking of professional development… Meanwhile, if you are a VA in the Southwest, AZVAs is launching a new offering: classes on topics that have been requested as a result of our recent AZVAs Fall Retreat. First up on December 15, 2009 , is “Facebook Up Close and Personal,&# presented by Andrea Kalli.

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The standard version of Setmore is free, but if you want to sync with your Google Calendar or Outlook, take online payments, set up recurring appointments or classes, or send SMS reminders you can get a Premium version for $25 a month or $199 annually. Google Calendar with Calendly. So your life is contained in Google Calendar?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas. Ability to prioritize.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2015

Then build a calendar for future lunch and learn sessions where attendees can bring new information that supports that topic. Ask a panel to select the best one; randomly draw a winner, or involve a manager in selecting the best one. Each person should bring one great take-away from the session they previewed to share with the class.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Training courses such as World Class Assistant, Star Achievement Series or even the newest training program coming to a city near you - Mastering Exceptional Leadership for Executive and Administrative Professionals. There has never been a better time to register for World Class Assistant Parts 1 and 2. A $447 value!

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 10, 2013

Chances are they’ve never ran a business before, and even in their “employment” days were not involved with the day-to-day business management. P LAN – schedule some time in your calendar to work on your business plan. It’s much easier to plan out the promotions if I work backwards from the start date of the class.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

They displayed a 30-day calendar with an action item for every day. You also speak and act on behalf of your manager or executive. World Class Assistant Certificate Program. Register for the World Class Assistant course. For the September issue, they identified September as Self-Improvement month. What a great theme.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

Take a class at a local university. I literally write these into my weekly calendar to make it a priority. It is about making a lifelong commitment to continual personal development. How do you do this? A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. Watch 2-­‐3 TED Talks per week.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

2 – Answer questions you receive in a Facebook or LinkedIn group that you manage or are a member of. 15 – Select a common goal your audience has and then break that goal down into manageable steps. 38 – What I learned from … (reading a book, attending a conference, taking a class, launching a program, etc.).

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 25, 2014

We also welcomed a new Star Achievement Series Level II class to our office this week to complete their training. As I review my calendar I can’t help but gasp when I notice it’s nearly September. It’s going to be a full week for everyone! This week I have some questions for you! Live a BIG Life Versus a Busy Life.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

Their duties include (but are not limited to) answering and screening calls, meeting and greeting clients and customers, maintaining executives calendars, writing correspondence, generating reports, meeting planning, filing, travel arrangements, maintain client/customer data records, supervising others, and the list goes on.

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Productivityist

JULY 10, 2019

His clients’ shows have been recognized as best in class – and with Owen they continue to push the limit in discovering what’s possible with online video. On scheduling using a calendar and time management (37:11). On today’s episode, I spent time with Owen Video. all at the same time? (24:06).

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 29, 2010

Using the social media I so strongly believe in – I set up registration for all four classes on Events Bot. Sign up for my class and get charged an unexplainable shipping and handling fee of $19.80. If only 10% of them purchased, my classes would have been filled yesterday. Except here’s the rub.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Next, turn your calendar over to January 15, 2011. On January 15, 2011, turn the calendar page and begin to learn (thus permanently resolving) the 2-3 things you wish you knew more about. And speaking of closing gaps, do look around our website for classes, CDs, books and training that will take you where you want to be!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Next, turn your calendar over to January 15, 2011. On January 15, 2011, turn the calendar page and begin to learn (thus permanently resolving) the 2-3 things you wish you knew more about. And speaking of closing gaps, do look around our website for classes, CDs, books and training that will take you where you want to be!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 20, 2016

Apps World (April 20th-21st) is next up on the events calendar. Golden Gate is the one – world class DJs, sticky floors and the kind of front that looks like you’re stepping into an abandoned building. Apps World, Berlin. CityCube Berlin, Messedamm, 26, 14055 Berlin. Tech gets techno…. It’s what house music was made for. No worries!

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Put birthdays on your calendar and send cards to your clients – your kindness will be remembered, and so will you when the opportunity comes up for a client to refer somebody to your company. Get to know the managers or owners of these businesses. Including a personal sentiment shows care and attention to detail.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

are an actionable extension of memory, we felt it was important to include task management features and functionality as a core component in Springpad.      Can you really coordinate calendars using Springpad?  And, given that tasks - be they to-do lists, packing lists, shopping lists, etc. -

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2012

Pet peeve: Calendar invitations with attachments. People often send me calendar invites that include attachments. Quick fix: Send attachments in a separate email, not with your calendar notices. The “oops” factor: Avoid forwarding the “sour grapes” email to your manager or the sender’s manager.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Whether you’re a freelancer balancing multiple gigs or a 9-5er with a calendar full of meetings, this class will give you the tools you need to maximize your time at work and at home. The class has received tremendous review so far: “Productivity, goals, and task management is an ongoing challenge. Enroll here today.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 4, 2010

After working through months of classes and 3 certification tests I can now yell it from the rooftops! It’s happy-dance time. 8) Won’t you dance along with me?

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

So we have many people who are in leadership roles right now who have been taught a certain way, who have just subscribed to certain management practices that were not very human centered. My artificial manager of the technology that drives the lathe, that creates a car part doesn’t need patience. So flexibility is key.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 7, 2010

I have a Blackberry and would hate to lose my contacts and calendar, but stuff happens. My contacts, tasks, and calendar are updated if there are any changes. As an office professional, we are charged with maintaining and managing the office, this includes preparing for worst case scenarios and having an alternative plan.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Soft Skills Soft skills include being able to handle customer service issues and basic, appropriate, and effective interaction with co-workers, clients and customers, and management. Take a business writing class or ask a colleague to review your writing before you make it public. Good Communication Skills This goes without saying.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2012

Levy had one group of human resource managers undergo eight weeks of mindfulness-based meditation training. They had to use email, calendars, instant-messaging, phones and word-processing tools to perform common office duties. For example, Google offers " Search Inside Yourself " classes that teach mindfulness at work.

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