Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. Several former assistants at Ernst & Young say they had an inkling their roles might be in jeopardy when the firm required them to pass a series of tests on PowerPoint and Excel.

Calendars 325

Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Skills 325

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

And given the role many administrative staff are playing in supporting their teams in today’s challenging business environment, they deserve the recognition more than ever. Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? It is always worth asking.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. Perhaps you will be able to put together documents, presentations, grants, and portfolios using Excel, Powerpoint, Word and any other databases or programs you have taken classes for. Short of that, looking for a new job elsewhere is your second best bet.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Promotion PowerPoint Negotiating 40