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

JANUARY 4, 2019

When planning upcoming seminars, conferences and training – see how they line up and teach you strategies that you can bring back and implement in your workplace. Put together a presentation showing your executive the benefits of the training. Be strategic. Everyone needs to be a star in their job today.

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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. Keep in mind the format you will use to present your case.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2019

Of course, the content should always be the most important but when you are comparing one seminar to another and can only attend one, you need to consider these other aspects. So attendees have to take a bunch of photos of the PowerPoint slides as the speaker presents. What are you getting for your money? What meals are included?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Are presentations, graphs or charts required? Training and Development Development happens when we take conscious action to improve. Training and Development Development happens when we take conscious action to improve. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. If so, how many?

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2016

The exhibition itself is spread across 5 floors and an outside terrace, the seminar programme is great for busy assistants with lots of bite-size training on top new restaurants, hot venues and social media for events. Plus there are great educational seminars from some great speakers including a session on Curating Your Career Path.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Because we offer so many learning solutions for administrative professionals and there are other companies also offering administrative seminars, I am frequently asked, "How do I determine what is best for me? Why do I want this training? Do I want broad exposure to various topics and presenters? I have many choices.".

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Because we offer so many learning solutions for administrative professionals and there are other companies also offering administrative seminars, I am frequently asked, "How do I determine what is best for me? Why do I want this training? Do I want broad exposure to various topics and presenters? I have many choices.".

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Attend a training event or workshop. Training events, workshops, and webinars abound! We have a list of more than 60 training sessions on our Training on Demand page , and our AdminPro Training VIP Pass offers training on a variety of different topics. training opportunities available.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 21, 2017

Lisa shares her message with women through public speaking opportunities and online trainings on her personal website. Lisa will present a session called ‘What if I look stupid? Margaret will be presenting a session on Real Life Job Interview Questions and Answers for Assistants. The result? Sign up for the Virtual Summit.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Ask your manager for any training suggestions they may have, and request training opportunities. Try saying that you want to develop your skills and presenting your manager with clear options to choose from, rather than leaving them with a vague idea of what you want. Participate in forums and events.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 18, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress By The Professional Assistant on Friday, January 18, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Meetings , Productivity D o you get staff members coming to you for all sorts of questions? Are you the main contact in your department? When youre on a phone call, do people hover over you?

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Success

JULY 28, 2022

When you go to a seminar with a really charismatic person, you have the feeling [of], Oh, I can trust this person. Jordan (along with her devotion to Shakespeare and her lovely lopsided smile) is how present she was. I kind of still see it that way. They are giving me something from a source that is true.”. A gift of presence.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

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. Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Speeches and presentations. EAs often prepare, write and/or present speeches and presentations. It can be very helpful to learn from experts about what makes a speech or presentation engaging and effective. Training can consist of a wide range of activities that help to boost the knowledge and skills of an EA.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

When planning upcoming seminars, conferences, and training – see how they line up and teach you strategies that you can bring back and implement in your workplace. Put together a presentation showing your executive the benefits of the training. Be strategic. Everyone needs to be a star in their job today.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 5, 2015

Joan Burge, a renowned author and administrative expert, is the creator of the Star Achievement Series®, World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program, more than 40 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals and author of several books. The training shows that it was well prepared through research and dedication.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! In many conversations that I have with assistants one of the topics that always comes up is the lack of training opportunities that we receive.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. Managing employees and maintaining a calm demeanour is essential, and will also help when training staff for new responsibilities. Low-cost training courses are available online.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 5, 2013

If you attend any training programs, classes or administrative conferences where you have been asked to be the leader or spokesperson, take on the assignment with a smile and confidence. In the meantime, you should be working on your speaking skills because every day you are presenting yourself to the world.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 20, 2010

So I've learned to integrate my skills and passion around acting with my current career path, and then training was a natural fit.". Played a role in training videos at work. Participating in training outside of work. Hosting an Administrative Quarterly Forum and presenting on a specific topic. Ask yourself.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 20, 2010

So I've learned to integrate my skills and passion around acting with my current career path, and then training was a natural fit.". Played a role in training videos at work. Participating in training outside of work. Hosting an Administrative Quarterly Forum and presenting on a specific topic. Ask yourself.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Building on your skills Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 8:46 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Virtual Assistant Resources It’s the time of year when we all do some self assessment and then look ahead to changes we want to make in the coming year. Limited enrollment of 14.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Training & Development. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. Tell your executive about upcoming seminars and workshops you would like to attend and why. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. If so, how many?

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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.

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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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The Marq

JULY 28, 2017

This is what I've been struggling with over the last week as I continued refining our sales process, messaging and presentations. In those early talks, how do you portray the value you CAN deliver and also how the value your deliver differentiates you from others? But I don't think that's enough.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

In other words, we can go to a conference, seminar, or workshop (me included) and not learn a thing. I always say that training is a team effort. The first part of the team is your organization or the person paying for the training. I've seen this happen hundreds of times over 19 years of speaking and training.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

When Preparing for Public Speaking The boss e-mails and says you are going to be training employees on the features of the new software roll-out. You don’t build an outline of your presentation. Will it be a large lecture hall or small seminar room? At what time of day will you be presenting?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

In other words, we can go to a conference, seminar, or workshop (me included) and not learn a thing. I always say that training is a team effort. The first part of the team is your organization or the person paying for the training. I've seen this happen hundreds of times over 19 years of speaking and training.

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Virtual Moxie

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Learn to be fully present in everything you do. To be fully present, learn to be mindful. A good course for managing multiple projects and deadlines is offered by Fred Pryor seminars. Every week, I hear from at least one Virtual Assistant who struggles with how she''s managing multiple clients, to-do items, and deadlines.

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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. She founded her firm, Dynamic Solutions Coaching & Training in 1987.

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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. She founded her firm, Dynamic Solutions Coaching & Training in 1987.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

MARCH 12, 2013

I’ve relentlessly worked on my self via books, seminars, the internet and the rest. In the early days of my career, I started noticing self help junkies at the workshops and trainings I was attending. gives us permission to accept the present as being, well, totally s**t. So far so good. But it’s okay, right?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Joining a local networking group is a fantastic opportunity for assistants to meet other assistants in their area, receive training and support from the local community. In 2013 we saw a massive rise in the number of conferences, events, exhibitions and seminars for assistants and this will increase even more so in 2014. Technology.

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Loosely Speaking

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs After the dance is over Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 4:13 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives , Virtual Assistant Resources Whew and Wow. Our AZVAs Fall Retreat in Phoenix was a terrific success. read more about other online meeting options here).

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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