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Annie Särnblad Wants to Teach You How to Read Facial Expressions—So You Can Get Ahead in Business

Success

It’s a scientific skill she’s honed throughout decades of research and practice, one that has earned her the title of “human lie detector.” She leads workshops at conferences, is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and has facilitated high-level negotiations. Särnblad is in high demand for her abilities, and rightly so.

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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE

Office Dynamics

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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The Gen Z Vibe Is Making Work Better For Everyone

Allwork

They want to be judged on their skills and how well they do their jobs, rather than how well they adopt a corporate dress code or play by the rules. Equally, leadership and some of these younger employees recognize that facetime, mentorship, collaboration, and company culture take a major hit when everyone is remote.

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Best tips on working with multiple managers

Practically Perfect PA

I look for ways to develop/enhance strong people skills and master my emotions. The aim is to be able to synergise with the Execs and colleagues, using emotional intelligence skills to achieve a thriving and motivating work environment and build solid partnerships. Sometimes this needs to be negotiated week-by-week or even day-by-day.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

There was less sharing of information, silos in place and limited collaboration. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. There was less sharing of information and limited collaboration. CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. Risk Management. Human Resources.

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How to Keep Your Competitive Edge in the Workplace

Eat Your Career

Develop Your Skills. You should always be looking for ways to expand your existing professional skills and develop new ones. Look for opportunities to practice different skills, implement new processes, take on new responsibilities or try out new technology. Hone Your Leadership Skills. New technology shows up every day.