Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As someone born and bred in Essex I am so pleased that we have a network connecting PAs in the area. Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? Seek out a mentor and join a professional organisation and relevant networks. About the network…. What made you decide to set up the network?

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you commit to lifelong learning, you can ensure you have the most relevant and emerging hard skills required in your field. Attend workshops and seminars. Expand your professional network. For hard skills, discuss specific projects or tasks where you applied your technical expertise to solve a problem or achieve a goal.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2019

What is your goal or goals for going to an administrative conference? What new skills do you need to learn/develop? To network and meet new people Learn best practices from administrative peers Learn best practices from subject matter experts Do your research. Start with the end in mind.

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Success

APRIL 12, 2022

Therefore, we learn not to speak up unless we are certain we are right and/or safe. Creating an Advocacy Network. Once you get comfortable speaking up for yourself when you have an idea you want to share or a concept you want clarified, then we get to the good stuff: building a network of advocates around you.

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Negotiating 2022 Networking Mentoring 265

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. Use the guidelines below to help you sell the seminar or conference to your executive.

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. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. Use the guidelines below to help you sell the seminar or conference to your executive.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Part of what makes it such a great personal development program is that speakers are always bringing in excellent ideas for others to learn from. Here, for your “gain” is the GAINS model in all of its simple brilliance: G-Goals —Find out about your acquaintance’s goals—personal and professional. Thank you Leslie! What’s on it?

Networking 100

Networking Business Cards Travel Goals 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Part of what makes it such a great personal development program is that speakers are always bringing in excellent ideas for others to learn from. Here, for your “gain” is the GAINS model in all of its simple brilliance: G-Goals —Find out about your acquaintance’s goals—personal and professional. Thank you Leslie! What’s on it?

Networking 100

Networking Business Cards Travel Goals 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

That in itself is a learning experience. You need to continually learn and grow. Some assistants tell me they can only attend seminars that take place in their city or state. Learn what motivates your executive. Show your executive how what you will learn will help you in specific areas of your job.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, I hope you are working on your goals for your 2017 development. The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. Will the topic being covered help you achieve your goals?

Administrative Training 100

Administrative Training Training 2017 Goals 100

Success

MARCH 20, 2022

“The world class knows that college is just the beginning of lifelong learning. That’s why you’ll see the great ones attending seminars, workshops, etc. Put your money toward classes, seminars and books that will make you more successful.”. Get specific. Speak their language. “If Plan to eat out at least once a week.

Budget 265

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Learning new technologies. As new technologies are developed, EAs can learn them and bring that knowledge back to work. Building strong networks. How many people in your network were at the same course or development opportunity at some point? In fact, goal setting is one of our recommendations for all EAs.

Project Management 52

Project Management Training Skills Goals 52

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 15, 2012

Professional development means advancement, learning new things and exploring new career paths. I actively look for opportunities to learn new skills on the job. I participate in classes, seminars and workshops outside of working hours in order to expand my knowledge base. Seek new challenges, learn new skills.

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PDF Skills Goals Learning 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights. Lets grow together! My philosophy is better late than never!

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

Learn simplification techniques from each other. Sometimes, it is just learning the basics about peers. Help them achieve their goals. When you help others achieve their goals, they win and the organization wins, which ultimately affects you! I learned a great shortcut in Outlook. Gain a new perspective.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Agenda Medical Mentoring 100

Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Is there one thing that will make the difference between actually achieving your goals and chalking them up to yet another year’s unfulfilled resolutions? Visualize your goals as already complete. Write a 101 life-goal list. Reach my financial goals. Refresh your network. Meditate for 20 minutes.

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Mentoring Goals Clothes Expenses 346

Allwork

JULY 20, 2023

Connect with them through social media, attend industry events, or participate in media networking activities. Share photos and videos of happy members collaborating, networking, or participating in engaging activities. Define your target demographics and set specific goals for your advertising campaigns.

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Social Media Collaborate Promotion Networking 246

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. Projects wouldn’t be moving forward and my goals and plans would be lagging behind… or so it seemed.

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2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

Build your own network! 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." If you have a clear goal in mind for every day, or even each hour, then do all you can to achieve those goals. Outsource and delegate!

Management 100

Management 2007 2008 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets One of the hardest questions for me on my performance appraisal is the one about my goals. Think about what your boss needs to get done and how you can help him or her accomplish that and work that into your goals.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Build your own network! 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." Not only that, you have someone that is learning the latest and greatest tech practices. E-Mail me or follow me. You ask a question, I answer!

Training 100

Training 2007 2008 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets I also learned at a "Working Smarter with Microsoft Outlook" seminar that we should not use e-mails as urgent requests. Lets enjoy our day together.© This little tip has been a huge time-saver for me.

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Time Zones IAAP International 2008 100

On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

I also have found that it pays to be more realistic when setting goals for myself. Don’t make such sweeping plans that you would have to clone yourself a dozen times in order to accomplish a goal. Most people have figured out that to survive in today’s business climate they must make themselves more valuable by learning new skills.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle 2010 Holidays Social Media 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Stay current. Get more training.

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Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Paul works with individuals, groups and organizations to create more productive working environments and drive individual success via high-content keynote addresses, interactive training seminars, and one-on-one coaching sessions. You can learn more about Paul and his practice at [link].

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Microsoft Outlook Networking Fax Filing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Change the settings on your social networking sites that automatically notify you of new activity. Learn to say "no" sometimes!

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AT&T Calendars Social Media Stress 100

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In the hopes of healing her own life, she sought training in coaching, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness, and her goal became to teach others how to balance a thriving career, body and mind. Celebrated annually on September 25, it is the first-ever global holiday day dedicated to activating ideas, goals and dreams. Paul Epstein.

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Mentoring International 2021 Social Media 313

Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2010

We listened, asked questions, and learned more every time we did. One on one consulting, seminars, meet ups are difficult to copy and expensive to hold. You can’t outsource your US seminar to the Philippines, yet. I learned something new today. Games and virtual environments (difficult to create as a learning tool).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

When I was a graduate student, I was mildly surprised to learn that a thesis statement could expand into an entire thesis. I take my best content and turn it into workshops and allow people to play with and I hope learn from the ideas. If I didn't learn the art of repurposing content, I'd be in trouble!

Social Media 100

Social Media PowerPoint Facebook Gifts 100

Success

JULY 17, 2021

Business goals: You may be starting a business , growing one or closing one, which always entails changing our thinking about business. I explain it to clients like this: therapists focus on the past (traumas, childhood conditioning, unhelpful beliefs), where coaches focus on the future (purpose, goals, expansion, prosperity).

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Mentoring Confidence Training Resume 280

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

That’s like being able to attend a workshop given by an expert authority three times a week and learn how to improve your business without paying a penny. We want you to learn, to better your business, to succeed. That’s our goal with each and every post we put up on this site. Now, that’s great.

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