Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

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. Assertiveness. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand. Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message.

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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence. In my World Class Assistant™ course, attendees will ask me what this means. Our World Class Assistant™ course typically sells out so act fast!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2019

That is why we’ve put together a list of the top 9 communication tips for executive and administrative assistants that are pulled from our certification and designation course. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Try being more specific in what you say. Best of luck!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. Appropriately assertive. This course is only taught onsite. Leans in to better understand the whys behind decisions.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Our free training programs began in 2009 with the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence pre-recorded video program. More free assistant training at your fingertips. In fact, we are so passionate about providing training to you that we added a second YouTube Channel called Live a BIG Life. appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. Of course, it’s always good to build good relationships with other key people in your organization and Human Resources. Develop being assertive. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. Your personal effectiveness includes how you communicate, how you manage your time, how assertive and confident you are and your power to negotiate and persuade. This course also forms part of our highly flexible PA and Secretary Professional Development Programme.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

Well, of course, I said yes. I started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked. I started Office Dynamics in 1990, when there was no one company specializing in in-depth training for administrative professionals. There was a lack of quality, meaty training for assistants. I saw a gap.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. Of course, it’s always good to build good relationships with other key people in your organization and Human Resources. Develop being assertive. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

Of course this profession is near and dear to my heart since I worked in the administrative profession for 20 years and Office Dynamics has been dedicated to administrative training and development for 25 years. Happy Administrative Professionals Week! Wow, I can’t believe it is that time of year again.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 11, 2017

Some days I eat my lunch on a train if I am travelling but I like it most when I am in my own office and have lunch in our kitchen area with my friends. Can you recommend any events, books, publications, websites, training programmes for other assistants? What do you do for lunch?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2015

Assistants/secretaries don’t need training.”. “I Be assertive. What WCA Students Learned In The World Class Assistant Certificate Program : Upcoming World Class Assistant Courses: The post Secretary vs Assistant – do they think differently? I’m just an assistant.”. I don’t care what people call me.” Present solutions.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

“In my previous role I had to work with a lot of strong-minded and opinionated consultants and found that I lacked the ability to be assertive with them and sometimes I felt they were able to get me to do work that I was uncomfortable with. I find it hard to say no. It is a work in progress but I am getting there”.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Problem: “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course! If you’re a careful listener, you’ll often hear people say something like, “I think/feel the best course of action is….” Believe” instead of “think” or “feel.”

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Training & Development. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. Bring to your executive’s attention information requested from staff that you have not yet received.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Of course, it’s important to invest in PRINCE2 training and certification, as this gives individuals and teams the understanding of the methodology. Finally, to complete your professional development for PRINCE2 training, be honest about the professional skills that will benefit you as an individual.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

She even has a full 2-day course on the subject! Even those who have completed the course will gain new ideas and a fresh perspective—and those who haven’t will get a high-level peek into some of its most important elements.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” She recommended obtaining career-specific training, rather than generic, general, non-desk specific training. “We We need to bring training and development into the profession about the profession ,” she said. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” She recommended obtaining career-specific training, rather than generic, general, non-desk specific training. “We We need to bring training and development into the profession about the profession ,” she said. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Consistent actions—doing what is necessary, regularly and to the best of one’s abilities—are the answer, of course.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. Women — and especially women of color — tend to receive less quality feedback that can help them make needed course corrections and develop as leaders.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Consistent actions—doing what is necessary, regularly and to the best of one’s abilities—are the answer, of course.

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Clutter Coach

JUNE 6, 2019

And of course it’s used in marketing products. Still, I assert that you can use the strategy to help you keep your space tidier. If you can train your visual mind to recognize a handful of items that do not belong on the kitchen table but often appear there, you can zero in on them visually and scoop them up.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

How to get training at work. • Joan also discussed some bonus tips in how to go after a yes when it comes to training and development towards the end of the program. Please let us know if you are considering attending this course. . • How to sell your ideas. • How to negotiate. • How administrative assistants can be heard. •

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

But of course, we dont think about these numbers as we are being coerced into a situation at work that could escalate our emotions and make us have regrets later. Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. Truth Hurts.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. Respectfully of course but mirroring their own words back to them.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. Respectfully of course but mirroring their own words back to them.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

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Office Dynamics

JULY 28, 2016

Joanne joins us in Las Vegas to learn the Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership course that Joan Burge developed for the executive and assistant team. What is a strategic partnership and how do Joan and Joanne recommend getting there? . Big congratulations to Joanne as she is now licensed to facilitate this program.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2016

What course of action would you recommend to a person who’s shy and doesn’t want to walk around telling people who I am?” I wasn’t introduced to anyone but my boss, and no one sitting near me has introduced themselves. ” – Maddy, Customer Relations.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could. We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2016

A World Class Assistant should be able to voice his or her opinion but, of course, you must do it tactfully. Of course, you need to be professional in both situations. 7 Strategies for Voicing Your Opinion. .” ” Consider your relationship with this person. Make sure you aren’t personally attacking someone.

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