Office Dynamics

JUNE 20, 2013

Survey: Few CFOs Plan to Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development for Their Teams. June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. Not developing new skills. MENLO PARK, Calif., Management.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Facility Managers.

Negotiating 203

Negotiating Confidence Administrative Professionals Temping 203

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

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.

Management 222

Management Calendars Negotiating AT&T 222

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Magazine Subscriptions.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Here is a link to the slides from the Assist Conference.

Project Management 100

Project Management Management Budget 2017 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The conference committee asked that I include some information on research I did in an article I wrote called The DNA of a Star Assistant™. Mind Set vs. Skill Set. If you have the right mind set, it will develop the skill set. Are you working to develop your soft skills? Here are some questions and thoughts for you.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Skills Networking Learning 100

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along. For example, if a negotiator sees a co-worker drinking at lunch, they might wait to see if the behavior affects her/his job in any way, to see if it happens again or if anyone else notices.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating IAAP Expenses 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Venue finding agencies tend to work with such a vast array of conference venues and hotels that they can really help you pin point the best location for you event. Not a confident negotiator? Firstly, do assistants really have the time to negotiate with a hotel on their day delegate rate? Let them do it for you. Probably not.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. BUT, I learned and I learned quickly by making some mistakes early on.

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. And in case you’re wondering if that means you’re simply paying a higher venue hire rate, you’ll be thrilled to hear that the opposite is true. What’s the process of using a venue finding service?

Budget 159

Budget Negotiating Agencies Stress 159

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

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. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

These responsibilities require an individual who is proficient in computer software programs, communication skills, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills- to name a few. It is essential to continue to hone in those skills that will make you the indispensable assistant. computer software).

Filing 100

Filing IAAP Fax Calendars 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. Selling your executive on supporting your professional development is a skill. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. You walk out.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. Selling your executive on supporting your professional development is a skill. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. You walk out.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

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.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Negotiating Budget 100

The Marq

APRIL 9, 2018

After holding a video conference call, reading his website, exchanging numerous emails and texts, as well as talking a few more times with him on the phone, I realized I was dealing with a Professional Thug. My recommendation for anyone who sells or negotiates, that means everyone, is to do the opposite of the Professional Thug!

2017 40

2017 Negotiating Copyright Goals 40

Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

This skill has expedited the growth of my audience from under a hundred to over two thousand email subscribers in eight months. Books remain one of the best ways to learn a skill. For example, I learned many technical skills in the 1990s by reading “For Dummies” books. The value of learning is very clear. YouTube Videos.

Microsoft Excel 40

Microsoft Excel Negotiating Learning Skills 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Energage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

And yet, one report after another still names employee engagement and workplace culture at the top of a CEO’s many challenges: • The Conference Board’s annual CEO survey lists six top challenges for CEOs today, five of them related to engaging and aligning talent. Naturally, skilled face-to-face communication is best.

2017 58

2017 Customer Service Training Skills 58

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I overheard one conference participant say she went out and bought bubble bath just so she could sink into that tub properly!). Our breakfast began a little later this morning to allow conference participants ample time to pack and checkout before the conference began. days of the conference, fabulous prizes were distributed.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Negotiating Clothes 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I overheard one conference participant say she went out and bought bubble bath just so she could sink into that tub properly!). Our breakfast began a little later this morning to allow conference participants ample time to pack and checkout before the conference began. days of the conference, fabulous prizes were distributed.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Negotiating Clothes 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

Sfera was the first company from Russia to join the Association and present at the EENA Conference. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

International 75

International ASAP Negotiating Administrative Professionals 75

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines. Oh yes PAs are no doubt equipped with a much broader skill set than most people (and maybe you) would give you credit for. My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people.

Project Management 195

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 195

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines. Oh yes PAs are no doubt equipped with a much broader skill set than most people (and maybe you) would give you credit for. My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people.

Project Management 195

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 195

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2015

The CEO I was working for at the time was very busy and my meeting scheduling skills were put to the test. I also had to get ready for a Board of Directors' meeting earlier than expected, but I did it and my boss even negotiated with my new boss so I could go to the final board meeting to finish off that aspect of my job.

Retirement 100

Retirement Travel Negotiating Agenda 100