Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our conference for administrative assistants or training because of budget cuts or not getting financial support. Some assistants tell me they can only attend seminars that take place in their city or state. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. That is not 21 st Century thinking.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Consult other PAs, your manager(s), and your organisation’s HR for advice in progressing your career development. Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible. Ask your manager for any training suggestions they may have, and request training opportunities.

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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. N-Networks —What groups or organizations are they a member of? Tags: Networking.

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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. N-Networks —What groups or organizations are they a member of?

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Allwork

AUGUST 7, 2023

This can be achieved through formal education, certifications, attending workshops, seminars, and staying updated with industry trends and best practices. Network and engage in professional associations: Attend industry conferences, join relevant professional associations, and participate in networking events.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

You’ll find them engaging in project management, process management, strategic research, reporting and a range of dynamic, managerial functions. Building strong networks. How many people in your network were at the same course or development opportunity at some point? Process management. Project management.

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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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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Build your own network! WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Build your own network! WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! 5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. E-Mail me or follow me.

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Success

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The women met in September 2017 at a personal development seminar in San Diego, connecting not only for their shared United Kingdom ties, but also for their mutual desire to make the most of the experience. After graduating with a business degree from Newcastle University, Ellis received a job offer as a management consultant. “On

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 6, 2010

While ten years ago, managing email could have been a secondary consideration, today it is absolutely vital to keep customers and clients in the loop through rapid, prompt email support. Despite these differences, there are some important email management tips that can apply to any online business. Limit your daily email quota.

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Page Personnel

APRIL 8, 2021

You can gain new skills and knowledge through in-house training, distance learning, and online courses. Online seminars and industry publications are also a great way to keep up with your industry, making it easier to transfer into a new career in the future. This is an easy way to show that you value your work, and its quality.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2010

One of our members wrote an article about attending Joan's seminar in Chicago, and I thought you and Joan would like to see it (see page 6). I attended Joan's seminar in Cincinnati last week and was equally impressed, inspired and motivated.". Plus this is really helping me get over my stage fright of leading and managing a meeting.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2010

One of our members wrote an article about attending Joan's seminar in Chicago, and I thought you and Joan would like to see it (see page 6). I attended Joan's seminar in Cincinnati last week and was equally impressed, inspired and motivated.". Plus this is really helping me get over my stage fright of leading and managing a meeting.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

PA Networking. Throughout 2013 we noticed a huge increase in PA networking with a number of local networking groups springing up across the UK. Niche networking is a big trend for 2014 so it would seem assistants are ahead of the curve on this one! Our training should inspire us through a really creative atmosphere.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The fact of the matter is that in today’s economy, acquiring additional education and training is becoming a requirement from the employer and for your professional development. Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. These seminars may enlist 1-2 day training. Check out Free training online.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

“ I held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. Many of the delegates were worried about getting home.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

There are some certification programs out there that, unfortunately, don’t teach you how to build partnership with your executive or how to manage your executive’s day; but our programs do. (JB). Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? Our program detail can be found here, on our website.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

Build your own network! WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Planning how to manage your time is not a waste of time! Here are some key ways to improve your time management : - Track your time The first step to successful time management is to find out where you are wasting time.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

”) and the on-site training seminars. This piqued my interest as he outlined how cross-training helped boost employee morale and retention. So you may be thinking, “Does offering training really counterbalance a less than stellar salary?” All Things Admin Training Center. What’s out there?

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

For just a little more, you can attend classes, workshops, webinars, seminars, etc. Aside from incredible networking, most professional associations also give you access to valuable learning opportunities—whether through featured speakers at meetings, annual training conferences, or newsletters highlighting trends in your field.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2016

I love the networking opportunities and coming away with actual tools that I can use in my profession. I know that without the training I received through Office Dynamics I would not have been prepared to take advantage of these opportunities.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

Working together can mean cross-training for out-of-office coverage and expansion of what the team together can accomplish that one person alone cannot do. When administrative professionals work together, there is less duplication, resulting in savings to the company and increased profitability. Gain a new perspective.

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Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Alan Dwelle , former SUCCESS production manager. Tony Alessandra , a communication and sales expert and co-author of the bestselling book The New Art of Managing People. Refresh your network. Pull up those numbers and refresh your network! Now is the perfect time to check in and keep your network working for you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. Some assistants regularly manage small budgets when planning functions or have bookkeeping responsibilities and work regularly on spreadsheets.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

Carolyn Freeman —FREE SendOutCards retail account (20 cards + postage), including training Valuable coupons and other freebies: IVAA — Join IVAA during the event for the special rate of only $99.00! We will use ning.com, a social networking site, to continue brainstorming on how to best serve people who need emergency help.

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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 Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today!

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Enroll in a class or attend a seminar. For more formal training, take a class or workshop. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Be proactive. Self teaching is easy via the internet.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Grossbart says he believes that by constantly making sure others knew of his contributions to the company, he managed to avoid a layoff. Heather Huhman, founder and president of Come Recommended , says that as the manager of 12 telecommuting employees, she finds that “over-communicating isn’t a bad idea.” He kept his job. Right tools.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

Wordpress is not just a software, but a platform for managing, creating and publishing information on the Internet without having any technical and programming skills.             Peter Coombs FRONTLINE Training & Consulting. A Self-Hosted Wordpress Blog. It is FREE to use! Find here: steph.bz/jI9HDF.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

As wonderful as online learning can be, going to a live conference or seminar with other assistants is something that you should try to do a few times a year. I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

At a recent meeting some assistants were complaining about all the e-mail in their Inbox and how frustrated they were getting trying to manage it all. I also learned at a "Working Smarter with Microsoft Outlook" seminar that we should not use e-mails as urgent requests. I am sure we all have the same complaints. " Warning!

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2012

We are often asked about doing etiquette seminars/programs onsite for administrative professionals across the country. Since we can't be everywhere at once and you can't always travel for the training we thought we would share this awesome resource with you. Wishing you all the best with your training. Supervisors and managers.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 10, 2011

That’s why Business Management Daily has teamed up with the famed Emily Post Institute to present an interactive webinar on this important topic. Social networking etiquette. And because this is a webinar, there is no limit to the number of colleagues and managers who can listen in at your site. Supervisors and managers.

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