I have been in the business world for 47 years now and one thing that never changes is managing our workload and setting priorities. Plus we always have to be thinking 6 – 12 months out because of being in the training industry. Managing your time is about. Managing priorities and staying on the “A” priority before moving to B or C. The post Managing Your Time (Part 1 of a 4 Part Series) appeared first on Office Dynamics. MORE
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When I was an assistant 40 years ago we complained about not getting time with our executives; we complained about not getting enough information from our managers; we complained about not getting support for training. 1 Idea: Establish and protect regular 1:1 time with manager. MORE
The success of any business depends on people, and the effectiveness of the people depends on their managers. Managers don’t just manage and control all the work that has to be done, but they also motivate the staff to get the best out of them. MORE
There are loads of different ways we can save our Executive’s time, but I think it all starts with the fundamental task of diary management. Most assistants manage their Executive’s schedule and most Executive’s live by what is in that schedule. Email Management. MORE
I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. for a full day at a conference or training. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! MORE
Will I coach, consult, train, or freelance? Value can be delivered to clients through empowering (coaching), problem-solving (consulting), educating (training), or producing (freelancing). Training teaches clients how to do something. Training=Instruction. MORE
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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!). MORE
I just wanted to remind you that our Social Media and tech training course is two weeks away! The training will concentrate one: Social Media isn’t difficult, controversial or challenging. Managing your social media content and online presence. MORE
Participants discuss 3 species of dragons: 1) Manager, 2) Co-workers, and 3) Themselves. Today, I will focus on the manager dragon. People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Here are some questions to consider when you feel your leader or other managers are portraying dragon-like behaviors. There are many management styles. Image Designed by Freepik. 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
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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! . MORE
I’m happy to say that we have seen an increase in interest from companies who want to provide some type of training for their administrative professionals later this year. The reason being is that these are the months when executives, training and development departments and human resources departments start to prepare their goals and objectives for 4th quarter and 1st quarter of 2010. Here are some things you need to keep in mind: Be specific as to what type of training you want. MORE
To help you stay effective, achieve more and reduce stress, here are a few proven tips on managing time during this busy season: Review your approaching deadlines. Bonus Tips for Managing Stress. The post 3 Ways to Manage Stress During the Holidays appeared first on Office Dynamics. 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. Please visit the Event Management Training page. 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. All of this means that we must, must, must attend training courses. MORE
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. MORE
Looking around, she saw her fellow “STAR” performers, though few and far between, were much like her—they received recognition, pay increases, and promotions, and enjoyed a premium level of respect and inclusion in the exclusive management inner circle. MORE
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Check out this full article on HOW to Maximize the Time and Talents of an Assistant written for your executives! 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. So why is “totes emosh” training (sorry, I’m from Essex) useful for assistants? MORE
There are loads of different ways we can save our Executive’s time, but I think it all starts with the fundamental task of diary management. Most assistants manage their Executive’s schedule and most Executive’s live by what is in that schedule. Email Management. MORE
This month’s list is about time management. This post was shared by our friends at Business Management Daily. The post What’s the best time management tip you’ve ever heard? 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”. So here’s my list: What to look for in a training room. 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! There are huge benefits for staff that are good at managing up. MORE
Hopefully you would have been interviewed by your new manager so you will have gained some understanding of what they are like and what they require from you. Here are some of my tips on how to make sure you build a good rapport with your new manager and get off on the right foot. 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
First Live Video Conference Training. The client requested I speak on the following topics: calendar management and appointment scheduling, travel planning, setting priorities, organizing work space and tasks, and managing time. Time Management Tips. 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
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? MORE
The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. 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. MORE
Here are my top ten tips for managing your social media – these are all tried and tested! Every Thursday Executive Secretary magazine hosts #Adminchat, which is free training for assistants. This is the hardest part of managing your social media. 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
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING PIONEER, OFFICE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, CELEBRATES UNLIKELY 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Las Vegas (June 4, 2015) – Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, is celebrating its 25 th year in business this week. MORE
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. Please visit the Event Management Training page.
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.
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. So why is “totes emosh” training (sorry, I’m from Essex) useful for assistants?
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”. So here’s my list: What to look for in a training room.
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!).
Office Dynamics
JUNE 12, 2017
I have been in the business world for 47 years now and one thing that never changes is managing our workload and setting priorities. Plus we always have to be thinking 6 – 12 months out because of being in the training industry. Managing your time is about. Managing priorities and staying on the “A” priority before moving to B or C. The post Managing Your Time (Part 1 of a 4 Part Series) appeared first on Office Dynamics.
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.
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 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.
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?
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Do you have a records management strategy in place? The post Records Management Strategy appeared first on Office Dynamics. Admin Tips Assistant Training admin skills data loss procedures record keeping record management systems
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! .
Office Dynamics
JULY 7, 2010
Check out this full article on HOW to Maximize the Time and Talents of an Assistant written for your executives!
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 8, 2016
When I was an assistant 40 years ago we complained about not getting time with our executives; we complained about not getting enough information from our managers; we complained about not getting support for training. 1 Idea: Establish and protect regular 1:1 time with manager.
Office Dynamics
MAY 28, 2013
First Live Video Conference Training. The client requested I speak on the following topics: calendar management and appointment scheduling, travel planning, setting priorities, organizing work space and tasks, and managing time. Time Management Tips.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 8, 2016
The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times.
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
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Here are my top ten tips for managing your social media – these are all tried and tested! Every Thursday Executive Secretary magazine hosts #Adminchat, which is free training for assistants. This is the hardest part of managing your social media.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 1, 2015
It is not unusual today for administrative assistants to support more than one manager. The trend continues as managers become more technically proficient and manage more of their own work. So I know what it is like to support multiple managers.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 5, 2016
To help you stay effective, achieve more and reduce stress, here are a few proven tips on managing time during this busy season: Review your approaching deadlines. Bonus Tips for Managing Stress. The post 3 Ways to Manage Stress During the Holidays appeared first on Office Dynamics.
ProAssisting Blog
MAY 31, 2010
Digg Email Facebook Google Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati TwitThis Comments The Assistants Toolkit - Free Assistant Training Join ProAssistings free 10-part assistant training series delivered weekly to your inbox: CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW!
Office Dynamics
MARCH 3, 2016
This month’s list is about time management. This post was shared by our friends at Business Management Daily. The post What’s the best time management tip you’ve ever heard?
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! There are huge benefits for staff that are good at managing up.
The Solopreneur Life
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
Will I coach, consult, train, or freelance? Value can be delivered to clients through empowering (coaching), problem-solving (consulting), educating (training), or producing (freelancing). Training teaches clients how to do something. Training=Instruction.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Managing Your Executive’s Day (October Free Webinar). As an administrative professional, you probably already know that a big part of your job involves “managing” other people—namely, the Executive(s) you support. Managing Your Executive’s Day Recommended Resources.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Participants discuss 3 species of dragons: 1) Manager, 2) Co-workers, and 3) Themselves. Today, I will focus on the manager dragon. People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Here are some questions to consider when you feel your leader or other managers are portraying dragon-like behaviors. There are many management styles. Image Designed by Freepik.
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 those of us in the training/adult learning industry, there is a difference.
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.
Office Dynamics
JULY 23, 2015
You may even encourage employees to train online in the education and teaching fields so they can transition to becoming professional educators or instructors within your organization. The post Continuing Education: How HR Managers Can Help appeared first on Office Dynamics.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 4, 2015
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING PIONEER, OFFICE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, CELEBRATES UNLIKELY 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Las Vegas (June 4, 2015) – Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, is celebrating its 25 th year in business this week.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 25, 2014
Here are some time management tips to keep you moving forward. Managing Events. The post Executive Assistant Time Management Tips appeared first on Office Dynamics. There are many activities throughout the day that waste our time.
Office Dynamics
JULY 7, 2009
I’m happy to say that we have seen an increase in interest from companies who want to provide some type of training for their administrative professionals later this year. The reason being is that these are the months when executives, training and development departments and human resources departments start to prepare their goals and objectives for 4th quarter and 1st quarter of 2010. Here are some things you need to keep in mind: Be specific as to what type of training you want.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 30, 2013
Hopefully you would have been interviewed by your new manager so you will have gained some understanding of what they are like and what they require from you. Here are some of my tips on how to make sure you build a good rapport with your new manager and get off on the right foot.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 10, 2015
Looking around, she saw her fellow “STAR” performers, though few and far between, were much like her—they received recognition, pay increases, and promotions, and enjoyed a premium level of respect and inclusion in the exclusive management inner circle.
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.
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 training will concentrate one: Social Media isn’t difficult, controversial or challenging. Managing your social media content and online presence.
Dumb Little Man
AUGUST 17, 2016
The success of any business depends on people, and the effectiveness of the people depends on their managers. Managers don’t just manage and control all the work that has to be done, but they also motivate the staff to get the best out of them.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 20, 2012
I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. for a full day at a conference or training. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!
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.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2014
What Busy Hospitals Can Teach You About Office Management – You don’t need to work in a hospital to benefit from the knowledge shared in this post! What Busy Hospitals Can Teach You About Office Management. Flow Management.
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