Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

The Account Manager role was a little side step along my career path but required the same skills I would need in my next role as a PA and Administrative Manager. Gaining awareness of a business environment. Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Learning as you go. Learning to multi-task.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But unlike innate, fixed characteristics, such as your IQ, EQ is a flexible skill that you can improve. enumerates the specific components of emotional intelligence as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills. This is the “social skill” component of emotional intelligence. They have empathy.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 1, 2023

Embracing the Freedom Working from home provides the unparalleled freedom to create your own work environment and set your own schedule. Establishing a Professional Environment One of the challenges of working from home is creating a professional environment that supports your work. So, let’s dive in!

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ProAssisting Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

Because of this evolution, assistants are asked to take on more bosses and perform in a team environment versus a 1-on-1 position however at the C-Level, a 1-on-1 boss/assistant partnership is still the norm. Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Until recently, the term “brain break” was mainly used in an educational context to refer to the breaks children take between learning tasks. Now, amid a corporate atmosphere beset by uncertainty and burnout, brain breaks have found their way into the workplace environment.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be. My boss’s nonexistent interpersonal communication skills and mastery of passive aggression made her ill-suited for a job in, well, communications. By now most of us have encountered that boss. Playing Favorites.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

Parenting skills are management skills “I came up in newsrooms and working in male-dominated environments, and every manager I had, male or female, managed by screaming,” she recalls. “It Henderson, a self-taught thought leader with three honorary doctorates and nine books to her credit, “served on the U.S.

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Allwork

APRIL 15, 2024

What you’ll learn Discover how AI boosts workplace productivity and efficiency for competitive advantage. To be able to have a facility that works more productively, it’s generating more, you know, it’s more efficient across the board, requires less workers to work in that environment.

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Success

MARCH 9, 2022

Attitude and actions go a long way in today’s selling environment. Salespeople who aren’t constantly honing their knowledge and skills risk becoming relics. Ask yourself the results and benefits of your goals and you’ll learn a whole lot about what motivates you,” Meyer says. That’s what the pros will tell you.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. I can attest, though, that this executive assistant has never stopped learning, growing, and staying fresh. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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Allwork

AUGUST 26, 2022

As part of an internal research initiative centered on this topic, SmithGroup’s Workplace Practice convened panels of Gen Z employees in Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois to learn more about the personal and professional goals that drive this generation. Image courtesy of SmithGroup. ” Image courtesy of SmithGroup. .

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

From there, develop a priority list of what you’d like taken off of your plate—travel planning, follow-up phone calls, research, filing, inbox management—and take baby steps until those are comfortably transitioned over. Working with a virtual assistant does have a learning curve. Executives need to be part of that trust process….

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. I’m not a computer software expert, I’m JUST an admin.”

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Each conference offered a unique learning opportunity, but none of them provided the ideal balance of professional and personal development that last year’s conference did. From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities. Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up. They may also be required to offer secretarial support to senior stakeholders.

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Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

We’ve paired many executives and virtual executive assistants at this point, so we’ve learned a thing or two! A virtual executive assistant is highly skilled – they work at an “executive” level. Fast” people will be uncomfortable in a slower environment, as will slower people in a fast-paced environment.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This transformative progression is electronic in achieving a more productive and cohesive work environment. What you’ll learn Explore the Evolution of Remote and Hybrid Work to Unlock New Opportunities and Flexibility in Your Career Path. And I think learning and development is kind of overseen.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2017

Optimize Your Environment. The physical environment can have a dramatic impact on your mental perspective. Switch up the location of your computer, your phone, and your work-in-progress files. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. Or, I save the best stuff for Fridays.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Read on to learn more about the causes of procrastination and how you can stop it in its tracks. Procrastination can manifest itself in several different ways in a work environment, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with each type, which includes: Online procrastination. The Different Ways to Procrastinate at Work.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

Make it explicit that you want to learn everything you can about them in short order,” Gage says. I could do all this work, but I found that my focus and time management suffered since each government agency worked in a different way, and each kind of consulting required different skills. Does the organization share your values ?

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

Ready to learn a bit more about each space style preference? Purging unnecessary items gives them a sense of control over their environment. If someone needs a charging cord for a Nokia flip phone, a half used typewriter ribbon, or minutes from a budget committee meeting circa 2006, chances are good that the Saver has it.

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Allwork

JUNE 29, 2023

From happy hours and lunch-and-learn sessions to wellness activities, launch parties, cooking demonstrations, and even charity drives, the possibilities are endless. In today’s fiercely competitive environment, staying agile and adaptive is key to gaining a competitive edge.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

What you’ll learn Discover the critical role autonomy and flexibility play in employee satisfaction within the workplace. Examine the ripple effect that technology has on society, encompassing education and essential skills acquisition. And there might be more of an emphasis too on human skills.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

While Executive Assistant responsibilities can vary greatly from one employer to another, the common thread is that a great Executive Assistant must be able to handle anything that is thrown at them with grace and skill. All this is to say, responsibilities and the environment of the job may differ from employer to employer.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Taught by Joan Burge , creator and master trainer of the Star Achievement Series® with more than 39 years of administrative expertise and learning and development. Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

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Productivityist

MARCH 29, 2021

Define Goals & Develop New Skills. Commit to developing new skills and furthering your personal and professional development. One example of this is to learn a new language using online tutors that you can find by visiting Preply. You can tackle what needs your attention while feeling in control and at ease.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The demand for highly-skilled, tech-savvy, multitasking administrative professionals who perform business and personal tasks has become so great that a new position is trending—the Executive/Personal Assistant (EA/PA). To learn more contact us at info@c-suiteassistants.com. What if you need someone to do both?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Each was raised in a different environment with various circumstances. You will learn about four communication styles in Star Achieving Techniques™ (Level I, Module 2). They have major projects on their minds, meetings to attend, phone calls to make, and employee problems to handle. I believe in your skills and abilities.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

As an executive assistant used to a fast-paced environment supporting executives, you are like a finely tuned system. Differentiate yourself: determine how you can best benefit the company through your ideas, skills and experience. from your ideas, skills and experience. You enjoy the challenge of each workday.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

As an executive assistant used to a fast-paced environment supporting executives, you are like a finely tuned system. Differentiate yourself: determine how you can best benefit the company through your ideas, skills and experience. from your ideas, skills and experience. You enjoy the challenge of each workday.

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Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 23, 2012

Few of us are experts in the fields of energy innovation, nor do we have the skills to assess our individual circumstances and lifestyles and come to practical conclusions about how to save energy. is a freelance writer who has a passion for being eco-friendly, in addition enjoys learning about business and technology.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 13, 2021

When it comes to candidate sourcing for a specified post as mentioned by a client— it is one of the most challenging things to do especially in a worked-up environment. Get Hold Of Online Skills Assessment Tools Skill testing tools always help to vet out the hard skills of candidates before they come in for interviews.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

Within hours, I had a warm and enthusiastic response from Johnny, which led to two phone conversations, which led to January 5 th. In our first phone conversation, Johnny told me that my article surprised him. Here are the highlights of the one-hour conversation. Assistants are underpaid. This surprised Johnny. Speak Up! “We

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We work in a fairly isolated environment and we need to interact with other PAs to feel like we are not alone. We don’t have many career advancing opportunities and networking can help us learn from each other. It is really really important for assistants. If you don’t bring an external PA you don’t get in!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

If you are on the phone a great deal, get a wireless headset. Do not cradle the phone between your shoulder and ear. If you are serious about making a behavior change in this area, contact Alita Bluford, A Certified Professional Organizer® and Productive Environment Specialist to learn about her services and efficiency tips.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Here are a few tips on how assistants can learn the rules of office politics without playing the game: Basic rules. In its simplest form office politics means the interactions of people in the working environment, the differences between colleagues, the conflicts, relationships and communications.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

From building up a strong client base to creating opportunities for new ventures and collaborative projects, good networking skills will help you to make your business grow and thrive in this competitive commercial environment. This mantra applies in so many situations, both in a professional environment and on the social circuit.

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