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Conference for Administrative Assistants – How to Get Your Executive’s Approval

Office Dynamics

In today’s competitive marketplace and at the pace this profession is changing, if you do not continually enhance your skills, build new ones, and have a strategy for your career, you will get left in the dust. Executives travel all over the country. Points to Consider 1. You need to continually learn and grow. Why shouldn’t you?

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

Success

Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. No one said anything about the tyrant and bullying.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

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?

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A venue finding agency is an assistant’s best friend!

Practically Perfect PA

Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. Here are a few examples of how a great venue finding agency, like Location Darling , can help assistants source a great venue.

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State of the Profession – Joan Burge

Office Dynamics

Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. o Virtual support – executives travel internationally and support is virtual. o Persuasion skills. o Negotiation. o Presentation skills. o Establish your own brand (example: part of Jasmine’s brand is her calm demeanor). Propose ideas.

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Handling Ethical Issues in the Workplace

Office Dynamics

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. Here’s an example of putting the tool into practice.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

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.