Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Which secretary skills are worth keeping? 20 do’s and don’ts when travelling with the boss. How to negotiate a job title change. Advice for a first time assistant. How to remember those random requests. Conscious uncoupling… from your job. Who discovered Elvis? What to do when your boss has been sacked. Stress free annual leave.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

I talk to friends in the travel industry. I lack the necessary detail-oriented skills to turn it into a reality. I teach her not to negotiate against herself and shell out $20 to her. I throw the idea at a few friends who have been on the trips with me. They all like it and encourage me to pursue it. They encourage me, too.

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Social Media Forms Negotiating Learning 288

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not. This again is something we can outsource.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. What I also learned was that I liked what I was doing and that I was good at it – or had the potential to be. They typically are leaders (even though they may not realize this at first).

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. o Virtual support – executives travel internationally and support is virtual. o Persuasion skills. o Negotiation. o Presentation skills. These are fundamentals, foundations that are critical to be in strength. Now you build on top of that.

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Mentoring Negotiating Travel Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along. For example, if a negotiator sees a co-worker drinking at lunch, they might wait to see if the behavior affects her/his job in any way, to see if it happens again or if anyone else notices. Here’s an example of putting the tool into practice.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating IAAP Expenses 100

Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

A job seeker would be looking for jobs that match their qualifications and skills. We are a firm believer in distinguishing between good-to-have skills and must-have skills. Marketing Manager Requirements and Skills: A bachelor's degree and master's degree in marketing, business administration.

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Social Media Skills Salary International 52

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. This group is great on skill building. Here are my thoughts.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. This group is great on skill building. Here are my thoughts.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

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Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

Their duties include (but are not limited to) answering and screening calls, meeting and greeting clients and customers, maintaining executives calendars, writing correspondence, generating reports, meeting planning, filing, travel arrangements, maintain client/customer data records, supervising others, and the list goes on.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

After negotiations with one organization, I ended up agreeing to the initial salary offered (knowing the position called for considerably more). As women, we are intuitively mindful of our personal safety while traveling alone in ways that men are not. We either need to travel together or I get approval to order a car service.

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Salary Collaborate Travel Stress 52

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Selling your executive on supporting your professional development is a skill. In today’s competitive marketplace and at the pace this profession is changing, if you do not continually enhance your skills, build new ones, and have a strategy for your career, you will get left in the dust. Executives travel all over the country.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Selling your executive on supporting your professional development is a skill. In today’s competitive marketplace and at the pace this profession is changing, if you do not continually enhance your skills, build new ones, and have a strategy for your career, you will get left in the dust. Executives travel all over the country.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

For example, you may need staff that speaks a certain language or possesses certain skill sets. While this does mean a lot of traveling on your part, building such a relationship automatically puts you in the know if there’s a crisis. Find a workforce that’s right for you. Audit the factory you choose.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Suppliers Networking International 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

I'm really interested in progressing and developing my skills but feel that managing the office is hindering my ability to focus on the core of being an EA. You mentioned you really want to progress and develop your skills, but managing the office is hindering your ability to focus. So I think you are on a good path.

Agencies 40

Agencies Temping Skills Management 40

BMT Office Administration

MAY 9, 2024

Opportunity for profit or loss depending on managerial skill. If the worker has the power to negotiate their pay and hire other workers, they’re an independent contractor. Use of skill and initiative. This factor looks at the worker’s skills. If it’s an essential part (i.e.,

Payroll 52

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JUNE 17, 2013

By keeping my commitments brief, I’m always expanding my skill set laterally – instead of going super crazy deep on the latest pop psychology trend, I’ll look into it while also looking at it’s antithesis. Instead of hooking onto one particular school of thought, guru or even book I always sample from a whole range.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating AT&T Travel Forms 40

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

Taking an active part in coordinating CyberCrimeCon (annual global cybersecurity conference) to streamline processes around international guests’ travel, negotiate with the hotels and sponsors to get discounts, and save additional costs by involving volunteers.

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International ASAP Negotiating Administrative Professionals 75

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

Be willing to do anything and learn a lot of different skill sets and software programs so you are indispensable. They also travel a lot all over the world. If you are their #1 candidate, you have some power by how much they court you or negotiate with you. Tread carefully and speak humbly when you negotiate.

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Negotiating Interviewing Mentoring Promotion 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2015

The CEO I was working for at the time was very busy and my meeting scheduling skills were put to the test. He was also an international traveler so I had to learn everything about time zones, flights and everything in between when your boss travels to a foreign country. And travel he did.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Do you have responsibilities other than work that will interfere with specific job requirements such as traveling? This is a bad idea! You wrote: This is a bad idea! Can you work on weekends and/or holidays?

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

In the last two months I started a consulting project (quite a big one, it will end in March next year) where I have to spend a few hours every day in an office, evaluating progress of a team, provisioning, negotiating deals, creating and implementing strategies and so on. Being aware of your own reactions is a great point.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Learning Twitter 40

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

I was putting to work some skills, but without putting my soul, my self or my life into it. So, my travel to become a scriptless individual is going really well, but I may still be around for a while. Eduard @ People Skills Decoded´s last blog. Reply 15 Traveling Magi June 22, 2010 at 9:07 pm Great post! You see now?

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2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40

Brilliantly Better

APRIL 29, 2010

Do some flexibility games before a negotiation, it will make easier for you to see the opportunities in the discussion. Receiving Guidance From Your Role Models Reply 3 Eduard @ People Skills Decoded April 29, 2010 at 5:17 pm Hey Dragos, I found out about Luminosity from one of your tweets a couple of weeks ago and gave it a try.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The room was sleek and sophisticated in every way and clearly furnished for the savvy business traveler. The beautiful, plush room had a huge floor to ceiling glass wall that faced the sunrise. What are the top five traits or attributes that “Star” assistants possess? What is one thing your assistant does that really simplifies your life?

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Negotiating Clothes 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The room was sleek and sophisticated in every way and clearly furnished for the savvy business traveler. The beautiful, plush room had a huge floor to ceiling glass wall that faced the sunrise. What are the top five traits or attributes that “Star” assistants possess? What is one thing your assistant does that really simplifies your life?

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Negotiating Clothes 100

Success

MARCH 4, 2024

In The Alter Ego Effect , author Todd Herman suggests that we add another element: creating an alter ego to boost our confidence and skills. This includes ways to develop important social skills, whether you use them online or in person. Most people think of negotiation as an “us-versus-them” situation.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 24, 2010

GTD one-liners: re-negotiate your commitments constantly Life Device Drivers: What Are They and When You Need To Upgrade Still think productivity means getting things done? Well, I dont. I think productivity means having a life while still getting things done. Rajesh : Very good list and i lked it.

2010 40

2010 AT&T International Learning 40

Brilliantly Better

APRIL 16, 2010

Maybe you think you’re a brilliant negotiator, but that may be just an inconsistent cloud in your ego. Stage Two: Growing Skills and Sensors After the assessment, you start to actually invest. You’re going to do this in two ways: you’re either growing and enhancing skills, either build new “reality sensors”.

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2010 Health AT&T Skills 40

Brilliantly Better

JULY 17, 2010

No more arguing or negotiating, I just started to code it. Nevertheless, even at that bare bone level I agreed to stop, there was still so much work to do to bring the app at the Minimum Product Demo level. Day 28 – Getting Ready To Submit With only two days before the deadline I realized I didn’t have a settings section.

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