While administrative and executive assistants have a very good feel for the skills they need to do their job effectively, I like to hear from executives and get their perspective, which is important. What skills are important to your executive? MORE
Most of us struggle to stay focused. We live in a world of constant distractions – where emails ping up on our cell phones, where entertainment is always just a click away. The problem is, a lack of concentration can destroy your ability to work effectively. MORE
I think it is about time we celebrate our fore-sister’s skills. After all some secretary skills are still worth keeping! We don’t have the typing pool anymore but typing skills are still very much a basic requirement of the assistant role. MORE
This week I want to look at how we can use our skills in this area to add value for our companies and mangers. If you are like me and enjoy writing and/or reading lots of blogs then you will have picked up an invaluable skill that can be easily adapted for business. MORE
Next up in our series of blog posts on core soft skills I am going to look at diplomacy and tact for assistants. Assistants have to possess a number of soft or interpersonal skills. It is a skill that allows assistants to find common ground with every person at every level of business. MORE
It was a very handy skill to have! … They would’ve thought that this would be a must have skill to be able to take minutes. It’s a good skill to have, but the traps listed above need to be avoided. The post Is shorthand still a relevant skill for a minute taker? MORE
By "privileged" they mean self-employed workers who are relatively highly skilled and well paid. They contrast this with what they call the "precarious" sector, which they define as the self-employed working in lower skilled, lower paying sectors. MORE
But what I found most interesting was their assessment of the most sought after job skills in high-wage, high-growth occupations. As the chart below (from the report) shows, five of the top 12 skills most valued in the economy are communications related. MORE
Yet, there are some skills that entrepreneurs need but end up ignoring. Here are five essential skills every small business owner must take the time to master: 1. … Entrepreneurs business skills entrepreneurial skills MORE
Today I am going to start a new one – Core Skills. I’m not just going to write about which skills we need I am also going to look at how these skills are linked to the role specifically. Well, it seems to be the skill of the moment within the industry. MORE
Perhaps you've worked very hard to learn the technical skills necessary to get the job you want or succeed in your current position. This may seem truly weird to those who are considered very talented in the hard skills area. MORE
Here are three ways to show employers that you have the skills they want: 1. The post This is How To Show Employers You Have The Skills They Want appeared first on Dumb Little Man In your mind, you’re the perfect candidate for every job you’ve ever applied for. MORE
As you can see, these skills go beyond the basics. There is much to learn regarding advanced skills for assistants. It’s designed to help you stand out and develop the master-level skills you need to become World Class. The post The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out appeared first on Office Dynamics. Administrative professionals are always asking us what it takes to really stand out in the workplace. MORE
It’s a unique set of skills that you must have, in order to lead and take care of the people under your charge. Here are the ten most important skills you must develop to be a good leader. Develop good writing skills. When work’s piling up on you or you need to get through a large project, know who has the right skills to help you out when you need it. Develop these skills and you too can become a good leader. MORE
Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. There are definite skills required to be a good minute taker and I’ve listed some of them below: Listening. MORE
If this is you, this gives the perception that you are not willing to stretch, are shy (even if you are not), don’t have confidence (even if you do), lack good communication skills, are not flexible and adaptable, and lack responsibility. MORE
How are your communication skills? Bonus, Human Moments are a great way to demonstrate and practice your face-to-face communication skills! The post Communication Skills That Have Impact…Choose The Right Medium appeared first on Office Dynamics. MORE
The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. MORE
Survey: Few CFOs Plan to Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development for Their Teams. June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. MORE
Test your skills. Each of the three short passages below has one error in the choice of a word. Can you find all three errors? Passage 1: Bishara's most recent position was principal designer for Barton and Bloss. In the. Books Gems of Language Grammar and Usage MORE
Creative problem-solving skills are required for achieving exceptional performance in most tasks. Image via Wikipedia. Solving problems creatively means getting past your self-limiting thoughts. Creative problem-solving has countless uses. MORE
As you climb the corporate ladder, delivering a business presentation becomes one of the most important skills that you need to learn. Check out this infographic from Malcolm Andrews to learn how to deliver a presentation effectively and improve your presentation skills. The post How to Improve Your Presentation Skills appeared first on Office Dynamics. Admin Assistant Training Communication Skills Creativity Organizational Skills Professional Image MORE
Employers are looking for good communication skills. You will just have to be able to show that you have the skills and the drive to succeed. You can start by understanding the importance of soft skills. Could your written communication skills use a little polish? MORE
The problem is a mismatch between job skills and job openings. In response to this problem a rapidly growing industry focused on providing skills training and job placement has emerged. The current employment picture is quite interesting. MORE
Carrying on with the May theme of BIG learning, today I want to talk to you about the invisible bag of skills, knowledge and information. These attendees were very happy they had been through presentation skills classes with me. Hello Monday Motivators! MORE
The post Enhance Your Langauge Skills for Successful Public Speaking appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Another essential skill for successful speakers is using the correct form of the language. Rather than try and provide detailed information for all types of language land mines, here are links to resources, which can help you improved your language skills: Improve your diction. You just finished reading Enhance Your Langauge Skills for Successful Public Speaking ! MORE
The post Why You Need Good Writing Skills To Survive College appeared first on Dumb Little Man. Anyone can write. But not everyone can write well. MORE
A recent academic study, The End of Men and Rise of Women in the High-Skilled Labor Market , shows that women are rapidly gaining ground in a number of high paying fields. MORE
More and more professions that require advanced degrees or highly specialized skills are joining the gig and/or on-demand economy. As with other types of freelance work, not all highly skilled gig workers are happy with this type of work. MORE
Organization skills is the one thing most successful business owners have in common. Fortunately, there are at least 9 ways to improve your organization skills without too much effort on your part. Organization skills are crucial for the success of any business. MORE
Office Dynamics often surveys managers and high-level executives as to the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that are most important for an assistant to possess. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must-have. Technological skills are a must-have to keep up with the pace and dynamics of the job. A must-have skill when managing your executive’s calendar is to understand your executive must have down time.”. MORE
Now I am going to surprise you by telling you one of the most awesome administrative skills you can work on is being brilliant at the basics. Basics include: travel planning, appointment coordination, meeting preparation, all facets of communication, organizational skills, and time and project management. As your days are getting busier and you are taking on more projects and assignments, you need these skills more than ever. Designed by Freepik. MORE
We get caught up so much in what we should do, we often neglect the skills that all of us can develop – the ones that actually will improve our lives and get us ahead. The post The Most Important Job Skill Anyone Can Have appeared first on Dumb Little Man. MORE
However, one of the biggest obstacles managers come across is the gap between the skills needed to achieve the aforementioned objectives and the skills of the workforce. Technology has allowed for things to develop a lot faster nowadays, which makes these “skill gaps” a lot more common than they used to be. You will also determine the skill level of every employee, and decide between investing in their training or hiring new employees which would be more suitable for the job. MORE
The Account Manager role was a little side step along my career path but required the same skills I would need in my next role as a PA and Administrative Manager. Just think how many of these skills we as Executive Assistants still use today! MORE
One of the more interesting findings from our recent survey of coworking members is how many reported they had learned new skills - or improved their existing skills - due to their coworking space membership: 69% of the respondents reported they learned new skills. 68% of the respondents reported they improved their existing skill set. The ability to learn new skills is becoming increasingly important. MORE
The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. MORE
Poker is an activity that can teach you useful new abilities and skills. It won’t turn you into a superhero, but it can provide you with sharpened skills that can be helpful in the face of ‘dangerous and risky situations’. MORE
Communication applied linguistics improve improve communication skills improve your writing information Language narratology readers sentence social psychology Tips tricks word wordiness Writing writing style written communicationImage via Wikipedia. Improving Your Written Messages. MORE
Here’s a simple drill to test your listening skills. Back to Basics: Seven Types of Listeners and Tips for Better Listening Skills. You just finished reading Test your listening skills ! Recommended: Evernote Essentials The post Test your listening skills appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Close your eyes. Count slowly to 50. Don’t let another thought enter your mind. MORE
There is a trap it is easy to fall into and, if you fall into it, you will lose out on many opportunities in life. This is the trap in which you look at successful people and assume they are the lucky ones. MORE
Often referred to as "soft skills," employers want workers who know how to interact well with others, who won't act like buttheads and who can empathize with customers and colleagues. Soft skills don't just happen overnight. MORE
What are the eight must-have skills for executive and administrative assistants for today? As you enter into 2017, be sure you are equipped with this top-notch skill set. Joan also talks about one bonus skill, tune in to see what it is. MORE
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Next up in our series of blog posts on core soft skills I am going to look at diplomacy and tact for assistants. Assistants have to possess a number of soft or interpersonal skills. It is a skill that allows assistants to find common ground with every person at every level of business.
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Today I am going to start a new one – Core Skills. I’m not just going to write about which skills we need I am also going to look at how these skills are linked to the role specifically. Well, it seems to be the skill of the moment within the industry.
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As you climb the corporate ladder, delivering a business presentation becomes one of the most important skills that you need to learn. Check out this infographic from Malcolm Andrews to learn how to deliver a presentation effectively and improve your presentation skills. The post How to Improve Your Presentation Skills appeared first on Office Dynamics. Admin Assistant Training Communication Skills Creativity Organizational Skills Professional Image
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Now I am going to surprise you by telling you one of the most awesome administrative skills you can work on is being brilliant at the basics. Basics include: travel planning, appointment coordination, meeting preparation, all facets of communication, organizational skills, and time and project management. As your days are getting busier and you are taking on more projects and assignments, you need these skills more than ever. Designed by Freepik.
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As you can see, these skills go beyond the basics. There is much to learn regarding advanced skills for assistants. It’s designed to help you stand out and develop the master-level skills you need to become World Class. The post The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out appeared first on Office Dynamics. Administrative professionals are always asking us what it takes to really stand out in the workplace.
Office Dynamics
MAY 14, 2014
The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Often referred to as "soft skills," employers want workers who know how to interact well with others, who won't act like buttheads and who can empathize with customers and colleagues. Soft skills don't just happen overnight.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 14, 2016
What are the eight must-have skills for executive and administrative assistants for today? As you enter into 2017, be sure you are equipped with this top-notch skill set. Joan also talks about one bonus skill, tune in to see what it is.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 28, 2016
Office Dynamics often surveys managers and high-level executives as to the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that are most important for an assistant to possess. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must-have. Technological skills are a must-have to keep up with the pace and dynamics of the job. A must-have skill when managing your executive’s calendar is to understand your executive must have down time.”.
Office Dynamics
MAY 21, 2014
While administrative and executive assistants have a very good feel for the skills they need to do their job effectively, I like to hear from executives and get their perspective, which is important. What skills are important to your executive?
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
The post Why You Need Good Writing Skills To Survive College appeared first on Dumb Little Man. Anyone can write. But not everyone can write well.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
By "privileged" they mean self-employed workers who are relatively highly skilled and well paid. They contrast this with what they call the "precarious" sector, which they define as the self-employed working in lower skilled, lower paying sectors.
On The Job
JANUARY 16, 2017
Perhaps you've worked very hard to learn the technical skills necessary to get the job you want or succeed in your current position. This may seem truly weird to those who are considered very talented in the hard skills area.
Dumb Little Man
AUGUST 27, 2016
Poker is an activity that can teach you useful new abilities and skills. It won’t turn you into a superhero, but it can provide you with sharpened skills that can be helpful in the face of ‘dangerous and risky situations’.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 27, 2014
We get caught up so much in what we should do, we often neglect the skills that all of us can develop – the ones that actually will improve our lives and get us ahead. The post The Most Important Job Skill Anyone Can Have appeared first on Dumb Little Man.
Ian's Messy Desk
JUNE 28, 2013
Here’s a simple drill to test your listening skills. Back to Basics: Seven Types of Listeners and Tips for Better Listening Skills. You just finished reading Test your listening skills ! Recommended: Evernote Essentials The post Test your listening skills appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Close your eyes. Count slowly to 50. Don’t let another thought enter your mind.
Office Dynamics
MAY 27, 2014
How are your communication skills? Bonus, Human Moments are a great way to demonstrate and practice your face-to-face communication skills! The post Communication Skills That Have Impact…Choose The Right Medium appeared first on Office Dynamics.
Office Dynamics
MAY 14, 2014
The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills.
Small Business Labs
MARCH 28, 2017
A recent academic study, The End of Men and Rise of Women in the High-Skilled Labor Market , shows that women are rapidly gaining ground in a number of high paying fields.
Business Writing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Test your skills. Each of the three short passages below has one error in the choice of a word. Can you find all three errors? Passage 1: Bishara's most recent position was principal designer for Barton and Bloss. In the. Books Gems of Language Grammar and Usage
Dumb Little Man
APRIL 5, 2016
Here are three ways to show employers that you have the skills they want: 1. The post This is How To Show Employers You Have The Skills They Want appeared first on Dumb Little Man In your mind, you’re the perfect candidate for every job you’ve ever applied for.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
This week I want to look at how we can use our skills in this area to add value for our companies and mangers. If you are like me and enjoy writing and/or reading lots of blogs then you will have picked up an invaluable skill that can be easily adapted for business.
Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 2, 2011
Creative problem-solving skills are required for achieving exceptional performance in most tasks. Image via Wikipedia. Solving problems creatively means getting past your self-limiting thoughts. Creative problem-solving has countless uses.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 28, 2013
But what I found most interesting was their assessment of the most sought after job skills in high-wage, high-growth occupations. As the chart below (from the report) shows, five of the top 12 skills most valued in the economy are communications related.
Small Business Labs
MAY 19, 2015
One of the more interesting findings from our recent survey of coworking members is how many reported they had learned new skills - or improved their existing skills - due to their coworking space membership: 69% of the respondents reported they learned new skills. 68% of the respondents reported they improved their existing skill set. The ability to learn new skills is becoming increasingly important.
Dumb Little Man
MARCH 13, 2017
Employers are looking for good communication skills. You will just have to be able to show that you have the skills and the drive to succeed. You can start by understanding the importance of soft skills. Could your written communication skills use a little polish?
Small Business Labs
JUNE 9, 2015
The problem is a mismatch between job skills and job openings. In response to this problem a rapidly growing industry focused on providing skills training and job placement has emerged. The current employment picture is quite interesting.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
However, one of the biggest obstacles managers come across is the gap between the skills needed to achieve the aforementioned objectives and the skills of the workforce. Technology has allowed for things to develop a lot faster nowadays, which makes these “skill gaps” a lot more common than they used to be. You will also determine the skill level of every employee, and decide between investing in their training or hiring new employees which would be more suitable for the job.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 1, 2013
The Account Manager role was a little side step along my career path but required the same skills I would need in my next role as a PA and Administrative Manager. Just think how many of these skills we as Executive Assistants still use today!
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
It’s a unique set of skills that you must have, in order to lead and take care of the people under your charge. Here are the ten most important skills you must develop to be a good leader. Develop good writing skills. When work’s piling up on you or you need to get through a large project, know who has the right skills to help you out when you need it. Develop these skills and you too can become a good leader.
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Communication applied linguistics improve improve communication skills improve your writing information Language narratology readers sentence social psychology Tips tricks word wordiness Writing writing style written communicationImage via Wikipedia. Improving Your Written Messages.
Dumb Little Man
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
There is a trap it is easy to fall into and, if you fall into it, you will lose out on many opportunities in life. This is the trap in which you look at successful people and assume they are the lucky ones.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 25, 2014
I think it is about time we celebrate our fore-sister’s skills. After all some secretary skills are still worth keeping! We don’t have the typing pool anymore but typing skills are still very much a basic requirement of the assistant role.
Office Dynamics
MAY 12, 2014
Carrying on with the May theme of BIG learning, today I want to talk to you about the invisible bag of skills, knowledge and information. These attendees were very happy they had been through presentation skills classes with me. Hello Monday Motivators!
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 5, 2011
Most of us struggle to stay focused. We live in a world of constant distractions – where emails ping up on our cell phones, where entertainment is always just a click away. The problem is, a lack of concentration can destroy your ability to work effectively.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 20, 2013
Survey: Few CFOs Plan to Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development for Their Teams. June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 5, 2013
If this is you, this gives the perception that you are not willing to stretch, are shy (even if you are not), don’t have confidence (even if you do), lack good communication skills, are not flexible and adaptable, and lack responsibility.
Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 7, 2014
The post Enhance Your Langauge Skills for Successful Public Speaking appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Another essential skill for successful speakers is using the correct form of the language. Rather than try and provide detailed information for all types of language land mines, here are links to resources, which can help you improved your language skills: Improve your diction. You just finished reading Enhance Your Langauge Skills for Successful Public Speaking !
Small Business CEO
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Yet, there are some skills that entrepreneurs need but end up ignoring. Here are five essential skills every small business owner must take the time to master: 1. … Entrepreneurs business skills entrepreneurial skills
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