Allwork

JULY 14, 2023

Reach out to your network to see if they have any job leads If you’re interested in entering a specific industry, it’s beneficial to see what conversations are being had on job websites about these industries. Set realistic goals and timelines for achieving these objectives.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Online courses, professional development programs, workshops, seminars and mentoring/coaching schemes are ubiquitous. The challenge is to select the route that aligns most closely with the company’s ethos and objectives (employers) and individual goals (professionals).

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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. To increase your hard skills, do the following: Continue your formal education and seek certifications.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2019

What is your goal or goals for going to an administrative conference? To network and meet new people Learn best practices from administrative peers Learn best practices from subject matter experts Do your research. Make a comparison spreadsheet, if necessary Topics to be covered – do they align with your goals?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Such was the case last week when my long-time friend and Las Vegas BNI ( Business Network International ) Director Leslie Taylor presented a speech that outlined a simply brilliant model for building effective relationships. A particular personal goal they’ve accomplished? Thank you Leslie! Do they have a “bucket list?” What’s on it?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Such was the case last week when my long-time friend and Las Vegas BNI ( Business Network International ) Director Leslie Taylor presented a speech that outlined a simply brilliant model for building effective relationships. A particular personal goal they’ve accomplished? Thank you Leslie! Do they have a “bucket list?” What’s on it?

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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.

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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.

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Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Success

APRIL 12, 2022

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. Networks aren’t created for just one person’s advancement. Effective Negotiation.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

Some assistants tell me they can only attend seminars that take place in their city or state. Tie key learning points of the conference for administrative assistants to your professional development plan for the year and to the goals of your department. Executives travel all over the country. Why shouldn’t you? Negotiate if necessary.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

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.”. Be sure to write down your goals for the session ahead of time so you get the most out of your time together,” Palmer says. Get specific. Speak their language. “If

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Building strong networks. How many people in your network were at the same course or development opportunity at some point? Professional development, particularly when it involves courses where participants interact, is a great way to build networks. In fact, goal setting is one of our recommendations for all EAs.

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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. For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” Will the topic being covered help you achieve your goals?

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 7, 2011

Social networking has taken the business world by storm. From Facebook sharing to tweeting to actually attending seminars and meet-ups, the goal has always been to be more visible. Social networking is more than just having a consistent online presence. Offline interaction is as important as online engagement.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.  The most effective networkers have a system to manage/organize business cards and their contacts. 

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 15, 2012

I participate in classes, seminars and workshops outside of working hours in order to expand my knowledge base. I participate in professional groups online and in person in order to network and meet others with similar career goals. It’s hard to focus on professional development without clear goals in mind.

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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! Tap into each others brains.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 19, 2008

In addition to thanking your assistant, take time to discuss his or her professional goals and potential career paths. -- Host a party. Plan a companywide event to recognize all administrative staff. -- Encourage networking opportunities. Support your staff in pursuing industry certifications and relevant coursework."

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

Having a to-do list can be very helpful in accomplishing your tasks, but also setting goals. In order to set goals, you have to write them down and then prioritize them. Then, you need to assign tasks to each goal, where you break the goal down into manageable chunks. Do you want to take it to the next level?

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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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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

Help them achieve their goals. When you help others achieve their goals, they win and the organization wins, which ultimately affects you! Also be interested in their challenges at work as well as their areas of expertise. Be interested in whether they are having a bad day. Show them understanding and empathy. Welcome input.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? As the assistant wanting to get approval, you would fill in the Goal/Learning Objectives column and then present that to your executive and show the benefits of each. It goes back to what I said about your career goals and aspirations.

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Success

MAY 22, 2023

It’s like having a professional conference in your pocket every day, complete with keynote speakers, roundtable discussions and seminars from leading experts. followers) Self-taught businessperson Melanie Mitro started her company when she had two young kids to take care of and little to no experience in social media or network marketing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

You can prioritize your tasks as needed, create goals and even break down larger tasks into manageable chunks. This will help you get to your goal faster. Create a to-do list - This one is so important. Having a to-do list will help you figure out what you need to get done.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Why should we hire you?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Each and every day will pass and you will get closer and closer to your goal. F or example, if you want to make a million dollars before you die, write out exactly what you want and how you will achieve this. Keep it short and simple though. Of course, it doesnt have to be money. Im sure you get the idea. Whats next?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 20, 2009

Once you try to set your goals towards this, you will see how easily and quickly you can become a better you. I didnt go on a fad diet like some people would, since you lose the weight and then gain it back all over again. You have to make a conscious effort to think and feel healthier about yourself.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Projects wouldn’t be moving forward and my goals and plans would be lagging behind… or so it seemed. At the height of my furore for being an efficient to-do list completing machine, I was regularly finding work to do. If I didn’t have a full day’s worth of tasks to complete I wasn’t being efficient enough.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Building Your Network Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. The books you read, the tapes you listen to, and the seminars you attend are almost invariably the result of a suggestion from someone you respect. Thanks for visiting!

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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!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

They each had forward-thinking employers who allowed them to have vision and encouraged them to work towards their goal and made room for that new role within their organization. They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 6, 2010

Tags and Categories: contact management , customer email relations , email management , managing customer enquiries emails , managing customer service email , managing incoming email in sharepoint , managing incoming emails , managing time , tips managing incoming e-mails Related content Use Tasks to track Contact correspondence in Outlook SharePoint (..)

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 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." Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes. Starting a Small Business?

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JANUARY 23, 2012

That mission has seen Sunk Cost Bias targeted, Premature Goal Sharing exposed and more. If your goal is simply to make good money, sure. Imagine for a second if Oprah had quit her TV show to run workshops on “How to pitch networks and get your own show”. Doubtless, that would be one hell of a seminar.

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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." Julie Hodges Said on November 12th, 2009 at 9:38 pm Ask your local government agency if they conduct seminars or trainings for small businesses.

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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.

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