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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker. This is not smart.

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Conference for Administrative Assistants – How to Get Your Executive’s Approval

Office Dynamics

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. You need to help them see that while you may be gone three or four days, you will gain skills and knowledge that will take you, and them, into the future. .

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

Success

Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. No one said anything about the tyrant and bullying.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. Expert Travel Agents.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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Gain Support from Your Executive for Training & Seminars

Office Dynamics

Selling your executive on supporting your professional development is a skill. While teaching, coaching, and consulting with thousands of assistants nationwide, I have found that they don’t see they have to work at gaining support for training and development. Executives travel all over the country. Points to Consider: 1.

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Gain Support from Your Executive for Training & Seminars

Office Dynamics

Selling your executive on supporting your professional development is a skill. While teaching, coaching, and consulting with thousands of assistants nationwide, I have found that they don’t see they have to work at gaining support for training and development. Executives travel all over the country. Points to Consider: 1.

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