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Interesting article on Bersin by Deloitte's site on corporate training. spending on corporate training has strongly rebounded. The reasons given by Bersin for this shift towards investing in training are: The need for specialized skills is increasing. Leadership development and succession management have become critical business needs. Companies are also shifting to online and informal training. MORE
Executive Assistants—How to Train Your Manager. If you think about today’s manager, executive, leader (whichever you’re comfortable with) they are independent, tech-savvy, and very proud that they can do things on their own. While this is good news, you’re going to have to train your manager on better utilizing you and to maximize your time and talents! Take a detailed look at the projects and tasks your manager undertakes. MORE
Our free training programs began in 2009 with the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence pre-recorded video program. As the year’s passed we continued to add in a few additional programs >v iew our free video programs < We hear from assistants on a daily basis that they love our training materials but they work for a nonprofit or their organization doesn’t believe in training the administrative professionals. More free assistant training at your fingertips. MORE
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. 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?” For those of us in the training/adult learning industry, there is a difference. MORE
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Learning and development are essential to any business, big and small, and developing and utilizing proper training materials is extremely important. Are you interested in finding out how to create the best learning and training materials you can? MORE
Technology can help organize your projects, and it can even help execute certain elements of your projects, but it can’t manage your projects for you. Project Management is a role that requires a human. Project Management is very complicated; it’s an entire field of study and a profession. However, the vast majority of people who manage projects are not formal “Project Managers” by title. And without training, it’s only a matter of time before it overwhelms you. MORE
Following the success of the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I thought I would put together a more extensive training course for two of our favourite conference topics – Events Management for assistants and Social Media/Apps/Office Tech (I can’t think of a catchy title for this one!). Both training courses are coming up in May and so I thought I would give you all a little more detail. Events Management for Assistants. It is a full day training course. MORE
As a leader, you have probably read the best of books on management, attended seminars, developed incentives and perks for employees to boost productivity. Motivational trainings are paramount to any businesses’ success today. In fact, some of the most admired companies in the Fortune 500 list owe a lot of their successes to leadership development training programs and motivational speakers. MORE
This is an excerpt from a special report available in the Career Resource Library , a convenient and affordable training program featuring 100+ on-demand professional development resources for career advancers and administrative professionals. Administrative assistants and executive assistants have a unique set of time management challenges. All of this can make time management feel like a nearly impossible task! Admin Tips administrative professional time management MORE
Project management is a key skill for PAs these days. So many organisations are recognising that PAs are natural project managers – we are organised, we structure our work in a way that lends itself well to project work and actually we’ve been managing projects for most of our working life! But as usual, most of us are not sent on project management training! Top five blogs for Project Management. The Project Management Hut. MORE
I just wanted to remind you that our Social Media and tech training course is two weeks away! Assistants should embrace all aspects of social media and during this training course Nicky Christmas, Founder of Practically Perfect PA will share her extensive knowledge on the most popular social media platforms and online resources for assistants. The training will concentrate one: Social Media isn’t difficult, controversial or challenging. MORE
Join Business Management Daily, June 10, for Collaborating in OneNote. The post Technology Training Tuesday: Collaborating in OneNote appeared first on Office Dynamics. Admin Assistant Training Communication Skills Organizational Skills Projects Technology Workplace Tools assistant technology training collaborating learning new tools OneNote technology for assistants technology tuesday training webinar Collaborating in OneNote. Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014. MORE
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! . I am so impressed with administrative and executive assistants who manage their workload in addition to spending several days away from the office for training and development. MORE
He was a very social person and loved walking around and managing by interacting with his product managers. The post Training For Adults Can Be Fun appeared first on Office Dynamics. Attitude Self Development Stress Management“Laughter has been shown to increase our pain threshold, reduce blood-sugar levels, boost glucose tolerance and increase blood flow to vital organs.” MORE
This has made emotional intelligence training a seriously compelling proposition in today’s intensely competitive business environment. Here are just a few of the reasons managers should try emotional intelligence training if they haven’t already: 1. In most cases, emotional intelligence training isn’t necessarily focused solely on helping managers and business owners do better in business.… Human Resources emotional intelligence employee training MORE
It is no secret that Joan Burge and the Office Dynamics team believes in continuous education and training so we wanted to provide you with several resources that give you access to free education and training. With over 300 videos, our YouTube channel is the largest collection of training and educational content that Office Dynamics has to offer. We’ve posted past webinars, trainings, Facebook Fridays, and more! MORE
The rise of document management outsourcing isn’t that surprising, considering that most companies view their document management solution as an inconvenient part of their functional operations. Aside from delays, document management also results in an even more disorganized process. These inconveniences can lead to errors and redundancies that could easily be avoided by consulting experienced document management experts. What Exactly Is Document Management? MORE
I’ve seen a lot of talented professionals suffer because they don’t know how to effectively self-manage. Without a manager guiding and encouraging them at every step, they would be lost. At the same time, I’ve seen other professionals who are stifled by micro-management. Here’s the undeniable truth: Career advancement relies on having the ability and the opportunity to self-manage. Mastering Self-Management: How to Gain More Autonomy at Work (Free Webinar). MORE
Many assistants hear self-management and perceive it as the ability to not rely on their executive to move forward with projects. Self-management is more than being self-sufficient. It is about defining the quality of life you would like… Self Development Stress Management assistant training management stress management webinars for assistants MORE
I just wanted to remind you that our Event Management Training course is two weeks away! Events Management for Assistants. This training workshop is specially designed for any assistant involved in the delivery of events. The purpose of the training is to help assistants create, support and deliver insightful and high quality events while also juggling all of the other projects and tasks they tackle on a day to day basis. MORE
Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year. All of this means that we must, must, must attend training courses. So what training courses would I recommend for all of these instances? IT training. MORE
As a business owner or manager, it is, therefore, crucial to ensure working conditions are safe and comfortable enough for maximum employee productivity. You need to ensure that your team is adequately trained on how to abide by the relevant industry health and safety practices. Read on to find more about how providing your staff with Workplace Health and Training (WHS) can benefit your business. MORE
Year after year, one of the biggest struggles executive assistants report to me is effective time management. If you would like more time management tips, get a copy of my downloadable eBook, Time Management for the Modern Assistant: Proven Tactics for Taming Your Day. In this innovative eBook, Joan provides insightful and life-changing time management techniques for the modern assistant. MORE
Following a brief discussion between the manager and the staff, the very accommodating Giants people just handed us some bleacher tickets and told us to enjoy the game. Watching Manager Mike Scioscia watching our boy swing it was like a feature film playing in my brain. Baseball Cleanup Knitter Family Life Sports Cactus League Dillon Baird Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball Mike Scioscia Spring Training MORE
One of the best training courses I have attended in my career was an introduction to NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) with specific training on emotional intelligence. The reason I decided to take this course was because my manager at the time was taking a similar course for executive staff. I had heard a lot about NLP over the years and I thought it would be really helpful if both my manager and myself were learning how to use emotional intelligence at the same time. MORE
I’ve written this “What to look for in a training room” post for a couple of reasons. The first is that I was thoroughly depressed when I read through the search results for “What to look for in a training room”. But alas, the articles I found were mostly from training venues rather than those who use them. And the second reason was that we ran two training course last month and the training room… It was spectacular. An on site event manager. MORE
When we travel, it is inevitable that my daughter cannot manage her suitcase, leaving me to juggle her luggage as well as mine. I’d like to introduce Train Reaction. What the Train Reaction Is. The Train Reaction is a simple way to link two wheeled suitcases together. The Train Reaction In Action. One adult can manage the suitcases, and the other can manage the daughter. Fridays are tip days at SimpleProductivity blog. MORE
There is another phrase for this and it is called ‘managing up’ Some people are great at ‘managing up’ but assistants have to be fantastic at it! The main part of our job is to manage our boss’s time so that they can concentrate on the important tasks that keep the business going. There are huge benefits for staff that are good at managing up. We spend all day managing our boss and evaluating their needs but do we effectively manage up? MORE
As more and more companies turn to managed training services to deliver their training and development requirements, many HR & L&D professionals are wondering whether it is time that their organisation did the same. It can be a tough decision – especially when you already have a pool of highly skilled internal L&D talent which… Read the full article here: 5 Organisational Benefits of Managed Training Services on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. MORE
Managing multiple managers can be daunting. It is a luxury if you only support one executive or manager. The tips below are for supporting a group of managers on a regular basis. Being an excellent communicator and being organized are vital skills to managing multiple managers or executives. Encourage managers to use uniform procedures. Limit personal tasks for managers. Communicate regularly with all your managers. MORE
An overwhelming 93% of the firms recently surveyed by the Confederation of British Industry group Pearson said that they knew best about the training needs of their staff and the skills that they require. They would like to take more control of training, as in recent years it has become increasingly outside of their control… Read the full article here: Employers need more control over training on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. MORE
Project management is an entire field of study in and of itself. But many people, in many roles, manage projects in an “unofficial” capacity. Even if you have no formal project management training, you still want to be taken seriously in your PM duties. To make that happen, you need to speak the language of project management. The post How to Speak the Language of Project Management appeared first on Eat Your Career. MORE
However, continual training is an important part of CEO development, particularly for those who want to remain ahead of their competition. The skills and attitudes needed by senior executives to manage effectively have changed a lot. … The post Why Continual Training is Important for CEOs appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. CEO Leadership Management continuous learning MORE
Wouldn't it be great if everyone you hired could just sit down in front of a computer and start working immediately, with no training at all? They'll need to be trained from the ground up. And longtime employees will also have a need for training eventually. How do you carve training time out of the workday and not lose productivity? Group Training. Individual Training. Off-Duty Training. MORE
As an assistant of 20 years, I had one perspective of meeting management. You must keep these things in mind when you are managing your executive’s calendar. Calendar management is an important skill. You must think about your manager’s workload, other commitments, travel, upcoming meetings, past meetings, previous week’s schedule. Every manager and executive has their personal preferences. Meetings, meeting, and more meetings! MORE
Here’s a roundup of this month’s workshops and training programs: From Overwhelmed To Organized – Discover The Simple 3-Step Online Business Management Model So That You Know Which Activities To Focus On At Each Stage Of Your Business Growth. In just 30 minutes you can go from overwhelmed to organized when you join me for this fast-paced, content-rich training webinar. Training Workshops and Products MORE
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. There are plenty of training opportunities for assistants but so many of us don’t attend external training events – in fact according to the recent Practically Perfect PA Industry snapshot 52% of respondents had not attending a training event in the last two years! MORE
After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. You may want to volunteer to organise the office move, the Christmas party, run a training course for the other support staff or organise an event. MORE
All across the globe, nations are facing economic uncertainties while businesses are finding it difficult to manage challenges due to the current world crisis. Being project managers or business leaders, we are not an exception either, we have also felt the shock equally. MORE
If so, I’d like to invite you to join me for a free training next week that I just set up for the express purpose of talking about online business management and marketing systems. An all-in-one ecommerce platform and a list management service. I’ll see you on the training. Training Workshops and Products MORE
Train your workers to pause and analyze situations before responding to such emails. Password management. Password management is a major challenge for business owners as it regards cyber security. See Also: Managing Emails Effectively: Tips on How to Maximize Email Use. Carry out training for your employees to avoid opening unfamiliar links on the internet or from sources that seem suspicious. MORE
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?” When choosing an administrative conference or training, choose wisely. With Office Dynamics administrative training classes, participants have lots of time to practice in the classroom. MORE
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING PIONEER, OFFICE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, CELEBRATES UNLIKELY 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. On Thursday, June 4 th , Office Dynamics International, a trailblazing leader in the field of training and development for administrative professionals, will celebrate its 25 th business anniversary—an immeasurable feat considering the odds stacked against it. Office Dynamics’ experience and expertise in the administrative training industry are unparalleled. MORE
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 2019
Managing multiple managers can be daunting. It is a luxury if you only support one executive or manager. The tips below are for supporting a group of managers on a regular basis. Being an excellent communicator and being organized are vital skills to managing multiple managers or executives. Encourage managers to use uniform procedures. Limit personal tasks for managers. Communicate regularly with all your managers.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 27, 2016
I just wanted to remind you that our Event Management Training course is two weeks away! Events Management for Assistants. This training workshop is specially designed for any assistant involved in the delivery of events. The purpose of the training is to help assistants create, support and deliver insightful and high quality events while also juggling all of the other projects and tasks they tackle on a day to day basis.
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Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 14, 2016
Following the success of the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I thought I would put together a more extensive training course for two of our favourite conference topics – Events Management for assistants and Social Media/Apps/Office Tech (I can’t think of a catchy title for this one!). Both training courses are coming up in May and so I thought I would give you all a little more detail. Events Management for Assistants. It is a full day training course.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year. All of this means that we must, must, must attend training courses. So what training courses would I recommend for all of these instances? IT training.
The Small Business Blog
APRIL 19, 2013
As more and more companies turn to managed training services to deliver their training and development requirements, many HR & L&D professionals are wondering whether it is time that their organisation did the same. It can be a tough decision – especially when you already have a pool of highly skilled internal L&D talent which… Read the full article here: 5 Organisational Benefits of Managed Training Services on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Office Organization Success
AUGUST 20, 2014
If so, I’d like to invite you to join me for a free training next week that I just set up for the express purpose of talking about online business management and marketing systems. An all-in-one ecommerce platform and a list management service. I’ll see you on the training. Training Workshops and Products
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! . I am so impressed with administrative and executive assistants who manage their workload in addition to spending several days away from the office for training and development.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 30, 2013
One of the best training courses I have attended in my career was an introduction to NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) with specific training on emotional intelligence. The reason I decided to take this course was because my manager at the time was taking a similar course for executive staff. I had heard a lot about NLP over the years and I thought it would be really helpful if both my manager and myself were learning how to use emotional intelligence at the same time.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 22, 2015
As a leader, you have probably read the best of books on management, attended seminars, developed incentives and perks for employees to boost productivity. Motivational trainings are paramount to any businesses’ success today. In fact, some of the most admired companies in the Fortune 500 list owe a lot of their successes to leadership development training programs and motivational speakers.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 4, 2015
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING PIONEER, OFFICE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, CELEBRATES UNLIKELY 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. On Thursday, June 4 th , Office Dynamics International, a trailblazing leader in the field of training and development for administrative professionals, will celebrate its 25 th business anniversary—an immeasurable feat considering the odds stacked against it. Office Dynamics’ experience and expertise in the administrative training industry are unparalleled.
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. 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?” For those of us in the training/adult learning industry, there is a difference.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 23, 2019
Train your workers to pause and analyze situations before responding to such emails. Password management. Password management is a major challenge for business owners as it regards cyber security. See Also: Managing Emails Effectively: Tips on How to Maximize Email Use. Carry out training for your employees to avoid opening unfamiliar links on the internet or from sources that seem suspicious.
Office Dynamics
MAY 28, 2020
Many assistants hear self-management and perceive it as the ability to not rely on their executive to move forward with projects. Self-management is more than being self-sufficient. It is about defining the quality of life you would like… Self Development Stress Management assistant training management stress management webinars for assistants
Dumb Little Man
MAY 27, 2019
As a business owner or manager, it is, therefore, crucial to ensure working conditions are safe and comfortable enough for maximum employee productivity. You need to ensure that your team is adequately trained on how to abide by the relevant industry health and safety practices. Read on to find more about how providing your staff with Workplace Health and Training (WHS) can benefit your business.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 2013
Executive Assistants—How to Train Your Manager. If you think about today’s manager, executive, leader (whichever you’re comfortable with) they are independent, tech-savvy, and very proud that they can do things on their own. While this is good news, you’re going to have to train your manager on better utilizing you and to maximize your time and talents! Take a detailed look at the projects and tasks your manager undertakes.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
He was a very social person and loved walking around and managing by interacting with his product managers. The post Training For Adults Can Be Fun appeared first on Office Dynamics. Attitude Self Development Stress Management“Laughter has been shown to increase our pain threshold, reduce blood-sugar levels, boost glucose tolerance and increase blood flow to vital organs.”
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
It is no secret that Joan Burge and the Office Dynamics team believes in continuous education and training so we wanted to provide you with several resources that give you access to free education and training. With over 300 videos, our YouTube channel is the largest collection of training and educational content that Office Dynamics has to offer. We’ve posted past webinars, trainings, Facebook Fridays, and more!
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 3, 2016
I’ve written this “What to look for in a training room” post for a couple of reasons. The first is that I was thoroughly depressed when I read through the search results for “What to look for in a training room”. But alas, the articles I found were mostly from training venues rather than those who use them. And the second reason was that we ran two training course last month and the training room… It was spectacular. An on site event manager.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Our free training programs began in 2009 with the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence pre-recorded video program. As the year’s passed we continued to add in a few additional programs >v iew our free video programs < We hear from assistants on a daily basis that they love our training materials but they work for a nonprofit or their organization doesn’t believe in training the administrative professionals. More free assistant training at your fingertips.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Learning and development are essential to any business, big and small, and developing and utilizing proper training materials is extremely important. Are you interested in finding out how to create the best learning and training materials you can?
Small Business CEO
JULY 11, 2019
This has made emotional intelligence training a seriously compelling proposition in today’s intensely competitive business environment. Here are just a few of the reasons managers should try emotional intelligence training if they haven’t already: 1. In most cases, emotional intelligence training isn’t necessarily focused solely on helping managers and business owners do better in business.… Human Resources emotional intelligence employee training
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Interesting article on Bersin by Deloitte's site on corporate training. spending on corporate training has strongly rebounded. The reasons given by Bersin for this shift towards investing in training are: The need for specialized skills is increasing. Leadership development and succession management have become critical business needs. Companies are also shifting to online and informal training.
Eat Your Career
MAY 11, 2020
Technology can help organize your projects, and it can even help execute certain elements of your projects, but it can’t manage your projects for you. Project Management is a role that requires a human. Project Management is very complicated; it’s an entire field of study and a profession. However, the vast majority of people who manage projects are not formal “Project Managers” by title. And without training, it’s only a matter of time before it overwhelms you.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 29, 2020
All across the globe, nations are facing economic uncertainties while businesses are finding it difficult to manage challenges due to the current world crisis. Being project managers or business leaders, we are not an exception either, we have also felt the shock equally.
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?” When choosing an administrative conference or training, choose wisely. With Office Dynamics administrative training classes, participants have lots of time to practice in the classroom.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
This is an excerpt from a special report available in the Career Resource Library , a convenient and affordable training program featuring 100+ on-demand professional development resources for career advancers and administrative professionals. Administrative assistants and executive assistants have a unique set of time management challenges. All of this can make time management feel like a nearly impossible task! Admin Tips administrative professional time management
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. There are plenty of training opportunities for assistants but so many of us don’t attend external training events – in fact according to the recent Practically Perfect PA Industry snapshot 52% of respondents had not attending a training event in the last two years!
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 25, 2017
Project management is a key skill for PAs these days. So many organisations are recognising that PAs are natural project managers – we are organised, we structure our work in a way that lends itself well to project work and actually we’ve been managing projects for most of our working life! But as usual, most of us are not sent on project management training! Top five blogs for Project Management. The Project Management Hut.
Simple Productivity Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
When we travel, it is inevitable that my daughter cannot manage her suitcase, leaving me to juggle her luggage as well as mine. I’d like to introduce Train Reaction. What the Train Reaction Is. The Train Reaction is a simple way to link two wheeled suitcases together. The Train Reaction In Action. One adult can manage the suitcases, and the other can manage the daughter. Fridays are tip days at SimpleProductivity blog.
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 21, 2013
An overwhelming 93% of the firms recently surveyed by the Confederation of British Industry group Pearson said that they knew best about the training needs of their staff and the skills that they require. They would like to take more control of training, as in recent years it has become increasingly outside of their control… Read the full article here: Employers need more control over training on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Office Organization Success
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
Here’s a roundup of this month’s workshops and training programs: From Overwhelmed To Organized – Discover The Simple 3-Step Online Business Management Model So That You Know Which Activities To Focus On At Each Stage Of Your Business Growth. In just 30 minutes you can go from overwhelmed to organized when you join me for this fast-paced, content-rich training webinar. Training Workshops and Products
Office Dynamics
JULY 30, 2019
Year after year, one of the biggest struggles executive assistants report to me is effective time management. If you would like more time management tips, get a copy of my downloadable eBook, Time Management for the Modern Assistant: Proven Tactics for Taming Your Day. In this innovative eBook, Joan provides insightful and life-changing time management techniques for the modern assistant.
Eat Your Career
MAY 3, 2020
Project management is an entire field of study in and of itself. But many people, in many roles, manage projects in an “unofficial” capacity. Even if you have no formal project management training, you still want to be taken seriously in your PM duties. To make that happen, you need to speak the language of project management. The post How to Speak the Language of Project Management appeared first on Eat Your Career.
Dumb Little Man
MAY 23, 2019
The rise of document management outsourcing isn’t that surprising, considering that most companies view their document management solution as an inconvenient part of their functional operations. Aside from delays, document management also results in an even more disorganized process. These inconveniences can lead to errors and redundancies that could easily be avoided by consulting experienced document management experts. What Exactly Is Document Management?
Office Dynamics
JUNE 10, 2014
Join Business Management Daily, June 10, for Collaborating in OneNote. The post Technology Training Tuesday: Collaborating in OneNote appeared first on Office Dynamics. Admin Assistant Training Communication Skills Organizational Skills Projects Technology Workplace Tools assistant technology training collaborating learning new tools OneNote technology for assistants technology tuesday training webinar Collaborating in OneNote. Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 18, 2016
After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. You may want to volunteer to organise the office move, the Christmas party, run a training course for the other support staff or organise an event.
Small Business Labs
MAY 18, 2011
Wouldn't it be great if everyone you hired could just sit down in front of a computer and start working immediately, with no training at all? They'll need to be trained from the ground up. And longtime employees will also have a need for training eventually. How do you carve training time out of the workday and not lose productivity? Group Training. Individual Training. Off-Duty Training.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 10, 2020
However, continual training is an important part of CEO development, particularly for those who want to remain ahead of their competition. The skills and attitudes needed by senior executives to manage effectively have changed a lot. … The post Why Continual Training is Important for CEOs appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. CEO Leadership Management continuous learning
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 25, 2013
There is another phrase for this and it is called ‘managing up’ Some people are great at ‘managing up’ but assistants have to be fantastic at it! The main part of our job is to manage our boss’s time so that they can concentrate on the important tasks that keep the business going. There are huge benefits for staff that are good at managing up. We spend all day managing our boss and evaluating their needs but do we effectively manage up?
Office Dynamics
APRIL 18, 2019
As an assistant of 20 years, I had one perspective of meeting management. You must keep these things in mind when you are managing your executive’s calendar. Calendar management is an important skill. You must think about your manager’s workload, other commitments, travel, upcoming meetings, past meetings, previous week’s schedule. Every manager and executive has their personal preferences. Meetings, meeting, and more meetings!
Eat Your Career
JULY 2, 2018
I’ve seen a lot of talented professionals suffer because they don’t know how to effectively self-manage. Without a manager guiding and encouraging them at every step, they would be lost. At the same time, I’ve seen other professionals who are stifled by micro-management. Here’s the undeniable truth: Career advancement relies on having the ability and the opportunity to self-manage. Mastering Self-Management: How to Gain More Autonomy at Work (Free Webinar).
Loosely Speaking
MARCH 18, 2011
Following a brief discussion between the manager and the staff, the very accommodating Giants people just handed us some bleacher tickets and told us to enjoy the game. Watching Manager Mike Scioscia watching our boy swing it was like a feature film playing in my brain. Baseball Cleanup Knitter Family Life Sports Cactus League Dillon Baird Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball Mike Scioscia Spring Training
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 5, 2016
I just wanted to remind you that our Social Media and tech training course is two weeks away! Assistants should embrace all aspects of social media and during this training course Nicky Christmas, Founder of Practically Perfect PA will share her extensive knowledge on the most popular social media platforms and online resources for assistants. The training will concentrate one: Social Media isn’t difficult, controversial or challenging.
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