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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

Success

DECEMBER 28, 2023

And they spend their other days ensuring their bosses, often C-suite leaders and upper management, have everything they need. So, managers find themselves living in the forgotten middle, a term called “middle child syndrome” in families, or “middle management syndrome” at work.

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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

Success

JULY 28, 2023

You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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Aiming Higher: Strategies to Advance Your Community Manager Career in Coworking Spaces

Allwork

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Community manager roles in coworking spaces are hugely multi-faceted; the number of responsibilities will eventually lead you to think about what’s next in your career. In the bustling world of coworking, community managers stand as the lynchpin of operations, their roles extending far beyond traditional customer service.

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The 3 Essential Functions of Time Management

Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

When it comes to professional development, time management is one of my most passionate areas of study (and most enjoyable topics to teach ). So, some would argue that you can’t really manage time at all. You can only manage how you use it. The 3 Essential Functions of Time Management. ” St. After all, as St.

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Supercharge Your Career: Unleashing The Power Of AI In The Workplace

Allwork

MARCH 19, 2024

Stay relevant by upskilling in AI through online courses, workshops, and cultivating a T-shaped skill set — ensuring adaptability in AI-driven workspaces. Automation and machine learning can also pave the way for increased efficiency and better decision-making.

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Your Case for Training: Adult Learning Retention Statistics

Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2015

I haven’t been able to find this information on adult learning retention rates until now and I’m sharing it with you! ATD stands for the Association of Talent Development, formerly called ASTD (American Society for Training & Development). Adult Learning Retention Statistics: Lecture – 5%. Are you curious?

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Training For Adults Can Be Fun

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Something I see often in my workshops is assistants that are “afraid” to be involved in creative learning exercises and have fun in class. He was a very social person and loved walking around and managing by interacting with his product managers. On the other hand, I was more serious and stayed focused at my desk.

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What is the Difference Between an Administrative Conference and Administrative Training?

Office Dynamics

MAY 7, 2019

With the plethora of offerings for administrative training and development, there is also a lot of confusion. I’d like to help you understand better so you can stop asking yourself “what is the difference between an administrative conference and administrative training?” I will write about this in another blog.

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Annie Särnblad Wants to Teach You How to Read Facial Expressions—So You Can Get Ahead in Business

Success

JANUARY 10, 2024

She leads workshops at conferences, is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and has facilitated high-level negotiations. She learned to read people and read them well. The universal language of expression Once Särnblad learned about coding facial expressions, she was hooked.

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What Is Professional Development? We Unpack the Essentials

Success

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Before getting there, let’s unpack the essentials of what skill training really is. Rooted in the belief that skill acquisition doesn’t end after formal education, job training bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical, on-the-job requirements. Learning new skills is paramount to success.

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This Benefits Strategy Could Be The Key To Retaining Employees In All Generations

Allwork

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Gen Z, on the other hand, favors wellness reimbursements and mental health workshops. Professional development opportunities are another area where employees across generations converge — with the survey revealing a strong preference for access to learning management systems and company-wide training from other departments.

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Advancing Women in Tech: Executive Nancy Wang’s Forward-Thinking Nonprofit

Success

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

As director and general manager, the 33-year-old is the youngest person to serve at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Protection’s executive level. A University of Pennsylvania-trained engineer, Wang has had a meteoric career trajectory that has taken her to positions with the U.S. Nancy Wang is ready to change the world.

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7 Self-Care Subscription Boxes That Can Help You Manage Stress

Success

MARCH 15, 2023

After all, the hustle economy has trained us to be on the go all the time, and when we get caught up in our busy routines, we often forget about ourselves. Silk and Sonder sends wellness planners and journaling exercises with guided audio reflections, plus access to a community app and virtual workshops and classes.

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Choosing Administrative Training That’s Right for You

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

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. Our conference and World Class Assistant™ our very different learning events. There may be some half-day workshops, but not too many.

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Craft Your Career With These 9 Top Professional Development Courses

Success

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Meeting those objectives requires commitment to learning in areas such as leadership development and soft skills education. They include online workshops, prerecorded sessions and insider tips, quizzes and even opportunities to earn a certificate in a particular field. Why take a professional development course?

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The Best Assistant Learning Resources

Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2020

Everything from improving time-management skills to refining your career portfolio to compete in a post-COVID-19 workplace. Since 1990, we have provided rich resources for administrative professionals around the world. As you can imagine, we have covered thousands of assistant-focused topics over the decades. That is…

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you are a hiring manager determined to build a winning team or a job-seeker searching for the perfect career, you need to know the difference between hard skills and soft skills. Job-seekers acquire these through education, training and experience. Attend workshops and seminars. So how do they differ?

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Ep 173: Cher Heard on Managing an Administrative Support Team

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 26, 2022

Cher Heard is the Client Infrastructure and Support Manager at an Investment Management Firm in Kansas City, MO. Her role is as diverse as the team of people she manages and supports. Cher Heard is the Client Infrastructure and Support Manager at an Investment Management Firm in Kansas City, MO. CONNECT WITH CHER.

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How Assistants Manage Their Workload (and all the extras, like training!)

Office Dynamics

MAY 19, 2015

Are you one of the many assistants who claims you can’t attend a training course or even get away for a free webinar because you’re just too busy? Here’s how assistants manage their workload and find time for other things, like training! This entails four consecutive days (full days) of training.

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Technology Training Tuesday: Advanced Minute Taking & Excel Pivot Tables

Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Fight against your fear of taking minutes and learn to do it properly and with confidence. Join Kathleen Hamption, Tuesday, June 17, for the Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Please click here to learn more about this webinar or to register today ! Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Technology Training Tuesday: Advanced Minute Taking & Excel Pivot Tables

Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Fight against your fear of taking minutes and learn to do it properly and with confidence. Join Kathleen Hamption, Tuesday, June 17, for the Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Please click here to learn more about this webinar or to register today ! Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Why Company Retreats are Worth Every Penny

Allwork

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Innovation and Creativity: Retreats often include brainstorming sessions or workshops, which can spark innovation and creativity. Learning Opportunities: Retreats often include training sessions or professional development opportunities. This can lead to increased job satisfaction and productivity.

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Reaching Beyond The Desk: How Coworking Spaces Can Transform Communities

Allwork

MAY 25, 2023

Meanwhile, a GCUC survey showed that 89% of respondents said that they are happier since joining a coworking space and 69% of coworking space members said they had learned new skills in a coworking space. This can include hosting events, workshops, groups or seminars.

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Empowering Tips for the Administrative and Executive Assistant – Part 3

Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

I highlighted the many professional and personal development focuses that I have learned from Office Dynamics resources, conference, team, and owner – Ms. Conflict management. Identifying and managing fear. Joan Burge. . Risk-taking. Persuasion. Emotional intelligence. Leadership. Executive presence.

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Our Social Media and Tech Training course is two weeks away!

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 5, 2016

I just wanted to remind you that our Social Media and tech training course is two weeks away! The first course is for assistants who want to learn how social media, apps and office tech can help increase their productivity and career development. Managing your social media content and online presence. Here are all the details:

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Online Systems Workshop + All New Access Pass

Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Just a reminder that TOMORROW we are holding our first workshop of the 2012-13 school year… How To Set Up Your Online Systems To Earn Your First $1,000 (Or More). If you’re confused when it comes to setting up your online systems, then this workshop is for you! New for this year… 2012-13 Workshop Access Pass.

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Ep 201: Claire Haye – Assistant to General Manager at Amazon UK

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 8, 2023

Claire’s current passion is the development of others through her mentorship and facilitation of IamRemarkable workshops. To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. Go here to start gifting today !

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How to Craft Your Professional Development Plan in Just 5 Steps

Success

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Whether you want to learn new technical skills, are hoping to expand your role in your company or are looking to move to a new job, creating a professional development plan can help you level up. These may include learning new skills through professional development courses or outlining steps to expand your professional network.

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Coworking In A War Zone: Four Ukrainian Workspace Operators Reveal Their Experiences, And How You Can Help

Allwork

AUGUST 18, 2022

The flexible workspace industry has come together to provide support, training, resources, additional levels of safety and as many of the other basics as possible to help people to continue to live and work. . Lara Nimesh is a managing partner in Peremoga , which opened in 2017. . Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb.

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Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

Whether you are or are not planning a job/company change tracking your projects, career education, extra duties, and tasks learned (or expanded) should be added to your resume/ career portfolio. Research titles and job descriptions at similar companies to present suggestions to your manager.

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BIG Self-Improvement…Commit to One Learning Event

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Here’s a message about giving yourself permission to continue your learning journey for your BIG life. Obviously, these are individuals who have committed to a learning event. They will learn valuable information from our speakers and their peers. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

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Successful Remote Work Requires Investment Into Culture

Allwork

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Invest in Onboarding and Mentorship To successfully onboard new hires in a remote setting, training and support must be structured and proactive. Group mentoring sessions allow cohorts of junior staff to learn from each other and senior mentors. Companies must create space for virtual socializing and team building.

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How Practicing Gratitude Can Benefit Physical Health, Mental Well-Being and a Thriving Workplace

Success

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As an implementational speaker whose workshops help individuals and businesses alike maximize their impact, Mendez—who calls himself a “gratitude enthusiast”—talks a lot about how being thankful can also be a means to greater success in just about every area of our lives. This is a learning experience! Did a deal fall through?

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. 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. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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10 Things to Keep in Mind While Training Recruiters for Your Search Agency

Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recruiters are often known as the "source of hiring", but as a recruitment agency, your search for the perfect candidate can only go as far as how well trained your recruiters are. As a recruiting agency, it's crucial to develop an effective training strategy for recruiters to acquire the best talent within your organisation.

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10 Things To Keep In Mind While Training Recruiters For Your Search Agency

Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recruiters are often known as the "source of hiring", but as a recruitment agency, your search for the perfect candidate can only go as far as how well trained your recruiters are. As a recruiting agency, it's crucial to develop an effective training strategy for recruiters to acquire the best talent within your organisation.

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The role of emotional intelligence in effective sales leadership

Workplace Insight

APRIL 23, 2024

More than just a buzzword, EI encompasses the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. By being self-aware, leaders can effectively manage their emotional responses, preventing potentially negative impacts on their teams’ performance and morale.

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How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. This is the last of our three blogs based on the fantastic discussions we had and the feedback we received from our workshop participants. Awareness training for managers.

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Adjusting to the New Normal: How to Cope with Rapid Change

Eat Your Career

MARCH 22, 2020

Our ability to manage change is more important than ever. I am reminded of the many training workshops I’ve led where we’ve discussed change and how to manage it in the workplace. Managing your stress in this time is especially important for your own health—and for the health of your loved ones as well.

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Face-to-Face Time with Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Face-to-face time is also beneficial for any manager who meets on a regular basis with their direct reports. Training and Development Development happens when we take conscious action to improve. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. It’s me, Joan Burge. Wishing you an awesome week.

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Career development for Assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them. The PA learning curve can be very steep, and the role can be demanding. Participate in forums and events.

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Communicating With Your Manager

Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. When it comes to e-mail management, there are various approaches. Training & Development. Discuss E-mail Communications.

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The 9 Best Meditation Retreats in the U.S.

Success

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Learn the benefits of silence at this picturesque, 45-acre retreat. The nonprofit center also manages the property as a wildlife refuge, so you will find all the beauty and tranquility you need to feel mindful and refreshed. Week-long workshops and self-guided explorations each offer the opportunity to cleanse and restore your being.

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What Assistant Certification Courses Are Best For You?

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

This proves assistants are getting serious about their career and training and HR departments are valuing continued education for this role. Second, I believe in all training, learning, and education. Then I focus in on whether the interviewee has taken workshops or classes in the administrative profession.

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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

Trending Sources

Aiming Higher: Strategies to Advance Your Community Manager Career in Coworking Spaces

The 3 Essential Functions of Time Management

Supercharge Your Career: Unleashing The Power Of AI In The Workplace

Your Case for Training: Adult Learning Retention Statistics

Training For Adults Can Be Fun

What is the Difference Between an Administrative Conference and Administrative Training?

Annie Särnblad Wants to Teach You How to Read Facial Expressions—So You Can Get Ahead in Business

What Is Professional Development? We Unpack the Essentials

This Benefits Strategy Could Be The Key To Retaining Employees In All Generations

Advancing Women in Tech: Executive Nancy Wang’s Forward-Thinking Nonprofit

7 Self-Care Subscription Boxes That Can Help You Manage Stress

Choosing Administrative Training That’s Right for You

Craft Your Career With These 9 Top Professional Development Courses

The Best Assistant Learning Resources

Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

Ep 173: Cher Heard on Managing an Administrative Support Team

How Assistants Manage Their Workload (and all the extras, like training!)

Technology Training Tuesday: Advanced Minute Taking & Excel Pivot Tables

Technology Training Tuesday: Advanced Minute Taking & Excel Pivot Tables

Why Company Retreats are Worth Every Penny

Reaching Beyond The Desk: How Coworking Spaces Can Transform Communities

Empowering Tips for the Administrative and Executive Assistant – Part 3

Our Social Media and Tech Training course is two weeks away!

Online Systems Workshop + All New Access Pass

Ep 201: Claire Haye – Assistant to General Manager at Amazon UK

How to Craft Your Professional Development Plan in Just 5 Steps

Coworking In A War Zone: Four Ukrainian Workspace Operators Reveal Their Experiences, And How You Can Help

Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional

BIG Self-Improvement…Commit to One Learning Event

Successful Remote Work Requires Investment Into Culture

How Practicing Gratitude Can Benefit Physical Health, Mental Well-Being and a Thriving Workplace

The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

10 Things to Keep in Mind While Training Recruiters for Your Search Agency

10 Things To Keep In Mind While Training Recruiters For Your Search Agency

The role of emotional intelligence in effective sales leadership

How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

Adjusting to the New Normal: How to Cope with Rapid Change

Face-to-Face Time with Administrative Assistants

Career development for Assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them

Communicating With Your Manager

The 9 Best Meditation Retreats in the U.S.

What Assistant Certification Courses Are Best For You?

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