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. Taking minutes, writing agendas and attending meetings. Just think how many of these skills we as Executive Assistants still use today! Dressing professionally.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Assistants who need to plan fast-paced and “not a moment to spare” meeting agendas and travel itineraries for their traveling executives know that getting it right is a difficult feat. Because I know exceptional travel planning for business leaders is an incredibly important task, I’ve created an in-depth guide to help you master the skill.

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Success

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Mindfulness requires that you drop your agenda and really appreciate the moment as it is, regardless… without having to fix it or wait for it to be different.”. At its core, mindfulness is a skill that teaches us to retrain our attention and boost concentration power. a California-based psychologist.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you’re the only one who knows how to handle a task, consider helping other team members to expand their skill sets. You might suggest having an agenda for the meeting. By framing your recommendations as a way to improve efficiency, you’re demonstrating your leadership skills and saving your team valuable time.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2019

Education wise: What skills do you need to grow? What new skills do you need to learn/develop? The flow of the agenda – is there time for networking? There are numerous factors to take into consideration when deciding which administrative conference to attend. Start with the end in mind. It’s called our blind spot.

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Allwork

JUNE 28, 2022

As an example, in some countries, you will also need to prove that the person you have recruited has unique skills that you will not find in Europe. Legal reasons : your U.S. In France, the notice period is 3 months. . Cybersecurity reasons : some countries will be more risky in terms of IT. .

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

This includes distractions of ego, your agenda and judgements. Forgetting what was talked about previously. Asking too many questions about details. Be Attentive : Eliminate distractions and focus on the speaker. Listen beyond the words. Tone of voice, pace and pitch, body language are all clues to the speaker’s state. Put your ego aside.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

In reality, these are two very different roles, both in the expectations and in the skills required to be successful. Education and skill requirements for Admins can vary dramatically; some roles require a high school diploma while others prefer a 2-year or 4-year degree.

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Allwork

MAY 30, 2023

Berkman, a University of Oregon psychologist, proffers the idea that the brain’s executive functions , or psychological skills that help individuals pay attention and complete other tasks, draw upon a limited resource of mental bandwidth. In his study on the neuroscience of goals and motivation, Elliot T.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 5, 2017

Every meeting must have an agenda . Make sure every meeting has an agenda, it can be very simple for example: Date, time, location. Agenda / meeting’s purpose. The most important aspect of the agenda is the timing of each item. Another simple ground rule, but one that is often missed. Supporting papers.

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Allwork

JANUARY 17, 2024

Communication Skills Training (or re-training): Communication skills are crucial for fostering meaningful workplace relationships — an important consideration when onboarding younger or less experienced employees. These priorities are integral to combating social disconnection and disengagement (both linked to loneliness).

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Allwork

JULY 8, 2024

This selection should incorporate a diverse mix of skills, departments, and seniority levels into the group, thereby fostering enriching and collaborative discussions. This step involves balancing the inclusivity of inviting the entire organization against the potential benefits of focusing on specific teams or departments.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2019

Making sure agendas are going out timely, meeting with leaders to create the agenda, taking notes, bringing attention to meetings, etc. This is a good thing and a big learning curve for me. In starting 2019 off on hopefully on the right foot, I am looking for advice on how to stay organized with all the meetings.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 9, 2018

You know those meetings that go on and on forever with no agenda, no purpose and no end? Yup, we’ve all been there, and we all know how much of a waste of time these meetings can be. Often, they can be a phone call or an email, and they never require everyone in the […].

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

What skills do you need to grow? What new skills do you need to learn/develop? The flow of the agenda – is there time for networking? I am keeping these blogs to the point. A conference should feed your brain and soul! Start with the end in mind. What is your goal or goals for going to a conference? Education wise?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2017

I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. You’re invited to join the FREE Eat Your Career Resource Library where you’ll gain immediate access to dozens of tools to advance your professional skills and achieve career fulfillment.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Politically, some view DEI initiatives as aligned with progressive agendas, which can clash with conservative values. This backlash can be attributed to several factors, including political polarization, perceived threats to meritocracy, misunderstandings of DEI goals, and resistance to change. presidential election. 53% of U.S.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 25, 2017

Each of the agenda items underlined and listed with details on what was decided, what was accomplished and the action points to take forward (with the initials of the person responsible for the action). The date, time and location of the meeting. The attendees. The apologies. The name of the minute taker.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Whether it’s caused by malice, insecurity or anything else, the result is the same: They’re giving you advice that doesn’t serve you because they have a different agenda. They don’t bring an agenda of their own; it’s all about what YOU want. They’re speaking from personal experience or gut instinct. They aren’t relying on intuition.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2015

Write an agenda. For every meeting that you organise it is really helpful to have an agenda. Attach the agenda to the meeting request so that all attendees know what to expect from the meeting. Each agenda item should have a dedicated amount of time so that attendees know you have thought about the meeting structure.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 16, 2025

The document supports BFCs advocacy across four key pillars: skills and education; trade and exports; standards and regulations; and the environment and circular economy. Targeted support in terms of finance but also guidance and early, regular and meaningful consultation are at the heart of our Plan.

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Allwork

JULY 21, 2022

And then it’s also about making sure that you have an agenda. He won’t go for the meeting that the chamber is sticking to the agenda and sticking a stopping on time and finishing on time. We will have skill which we all need to do the younger the young ones. So, one of our people, he has a role.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The report explores how the accelerating pace of technology change in areas like AI, data and cyber security is causing sleepless nights for leaders across multiple business sectors – and why managing those developments and risks has moved to the top of the corporate agenda.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 11, 2016

Example 2: Start making an agenda for the meeting. Better: Make an agenda for the meeting. Barbara McNichol works with business professionals to provide expert editing of nonfiction books and help them improve their writing skills. Example 1: Slowly begin to approach your teammate with your idea.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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. Program Content/Agenda . 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.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Then add the number of each board paper to the correlating agenda item. The agenda, action list and previous minutes should be the first three papers in a board pack. Featured Key Skills admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Meeting Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant'

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2013

As a result, if the person who called the meeting hasn’t put out a clear agenda, or verbally told you what the purpose is, you need to contact him or her and ask. Send out an agenda far enough in advance for participants to prepare. Admin Assistant Training Communication Skills Organizational Skills' All Rights Reserved.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 23, 2015

Proactively managing your own self-care is a skill all modern administrative professionals must learn in order to deal with the challenging situations (and people!) How to develop a tough exterior that allows you to deal with critical feedback, hold firm to the agenda, and stand up for your own needs with poise and professionalism.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 1, 2009

That means if you support multiple people; send out a weekly status report showing them the main projects on the agenda, who assigned those projects to you, the deadline date, and a status update. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Organizational Skills Time Management. Make deadlines public information. And the next "A1" rises to the top.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 17, 2014

As we all know, writing minutes is a fundamental part of an assistant role and a skill we have to get right. I have often sent a section of the draft minutes to the person who was reporting on that particular agenda item to review and make any changes before I sent the draft on to the chairman. Be prepared. A simple tip but a good one.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2012

I find if you have these twos things, along with the necessary skills of an admin, you will be much more confident to take on this role. I also include handouts after the webinar with minute and agenda templates and a cheat sheet with some handy phrases to use when taking minutes.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. Unless it is relevant to the key agenda points leave this dialogue out of the minutes. The date, time and location of the meeting. The attendees. The apologies.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. Unless it is relevant to the key agenda points leave this dialogue out of the minutes. The date, time and location of the meeting. The attendees. The apologies.

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Agenda Assertiveness Skills Stress 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

Some things I have on this list is a memory stick with the minute templates, tentcards, meals ordered, meeting packages, pen, notebook, highlighter, calculator (I hate math so just in case they ask something that requires mathematical skills) and attendance records to establish quorum for each meeting. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 8, 2022

As working models shift and new post-pandemic challenges emerge, the focus should be on what skills today’s HR leaders need to support the business and ensure its continuity and success in an evolving landscape. or “What is the true cost of staff turn-over to sales and customer retention?”. Joining forces.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

The truth is, managing requires a different skill set … and that doesn't come as easily to many employees. The good news: Managing is a skill that can be learned. Give your team the tools to take their management skills to the next level. Add this valuable webinar to your agenda today! and much more! P.S. Free Bonus Gift.

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