Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It seemed that being the ‘go to’ person meant I should be up to speed on company policies and procedures, office etiquette and in-house systems as soon as I started. Within my first week I was being asked and expected to assist the team with various admin tasks using systems that I had never used or had training on.

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Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. We know that investing in a comprehensive training program like World Class Assistant is a big decision. Learning to communicate at the executive level is absolutely essential for success and it’s extremely rare.

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Skills Administrative Professionals 2017 Training 203

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. 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

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Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. 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

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

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. Mediocrity is not acceptable!

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Training Skills Promotion Learning 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

This is a replay of the free webinar offered June 2016 titled Revolutionary Insights Into Self-Leadership (for administrative professionals). Administrative professionals don’t typically think of themselves as leaders; even the most successful struggle with the idea! After all, leaders are the people we work for, right?

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Administrative Professionals 2016 Gifts Purchasing 189

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

It’s hard to believe another year is nearly over. Here at Office Dynamics International, as we wrap up this 25th year of business, we’re feeling both grateful and overwhelmed with all we’ve experienced in 2015. Perhaps you can relate to those feelings?

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2015 2016 Holidays Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2016

This month’s question from our friends at The Admin Pro Forum is from Maddy who is struggling to become part of the team at her new office. Take a moment to read her question and let us know what you think in the comments of this blog. Have you ever found yourself in a similar scenario? What did you do?

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AT&T Management UPS Etiquette 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I want to share my thoughts on why I believe being an executive assistant is a rewarding career. When people tell me, “Anyone can do that job,” it bothers me. It tells me that person doesn’t really know what it takes to be a great assistant. I hear it from both sides of the desk.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals 2016 Stress Travel 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Wow, what a fabulous April! Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year?

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2015 Administrative Professionals OfficeTeam Staples 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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. One young boss told me that he was self-sufficient and didnt need assistance, but what I saw was someone doing more than they needed to. I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Policies and procedures need to include and address the following, McCannon says: Zero tolerance Safe spaces Time off to vote How to redirect conversations See something, say something Don’t forget hybrid workers in these conversations, as these policies still apply to etiquette outside the office walls.

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Management Policies Stress Environment 260