Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. When you support multiple managers, the work multiplies!

Management 100

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

This might involve making yourself visible or mentoring with others who are already subject matter experts. Some of us are doing these things already. If not, are you making plans to develop yourself in some of these areas? It could mean that you gain the experience by asking for a project that takes you out of your comfort zone.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Collaborate 100

My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Managing expectations takes skill and practise. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . There’s plenty of resources to assist managers and leaders to communicate expectations to staff.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Managing expectations takes skill and practise Reflecting on this failed trick did give me an insight into how Executive Assistants share something else with the Slinky. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate. Feeling underutilized?

Mentoring 100

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways. Managers are technically savvy and very independent, but they are often performing functions that administrative professionals can do with ease; Perceptions. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” Encourage cross-mentoring.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways. Managers are technically savvy and very independent, but they are often performing functions that administrative professionals can do with ease; Perceptions. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” Encourage cross-mentoring.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Training Retirement Assertiveness 100

Productivity Bits

AUGUST 31, 2010

Although you must also assert some flexibility into the system, this does not mean you have to abandon its constant reinforcement. If you’ve been reading the GTD book by David Allen , you are probably convinced now that a stress-free productivity is not a matter of managing your time. Be A Mentor. You need other people.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Goals AT&T 2011 100

Bonnie Low-Kramen

OCTOBER 3, 2024

She was also a gifted manager of people and a strong advocate for women. My work includes working with men to be enthusiastic allies and mentors to women, not because it is nice to do but because it is smart to do. In your opinion and experience what is currently holding back women from leadership and management? Here are 6.

Management 52

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My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Let me tell you why.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Assertiveness Skills Confidence 52

My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. To do that they need to feel empowered and supported and have the skill and capability to manage up, down and cross the organisation to achieve outcomes. Let me tell you why.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Assertiveness Skills Confidence 52

Productivityist

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The role of assertion in creative work and why it often feels uncomfortable. The value of heroes over mentors and how to draw inspiration from others. Key Discussion Points Why acting with intent matters and how to avoid living on autopilot. Imposter syndrome as a sign of doing meaningful work.

Assertiveness 52

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. Send a note to a manager about their direct report. I wish that you find a mentor. This includes workplace bullying and discrimination and career progression, to name just three. Speaking up does not have to be loud or nasty or aggressive.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

“Fair&# and “unfair&# are mental constructs, ways of integrating an unexplainable mystery into a manageable system. Because a manageable system creates the illusion of control. The more we categorize, the more we manage, the more we integrate, the more we believe we are in control. Never was and never will be.

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Success

MARCH 31, 2025

Holly Andrews, the managing director at KIS Finance, also saw a shift in communication habits. Some senior professionals can assume younger employees lack experience, while younger professionals hesitate to assert their knowledge. They dont get distracted by their environment, she says. Reverse mentorship isnt just a buzzword.

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Success

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If so, “Reflect on how you can better manage your nerves next time, including silencing the voice in your head that causes you to doubt yourself and your abilities,” advises Chen. Use Video Recording Chen also asserts that “the golden nuggets you find when recording yourself are invaluable.” Assertiveness takes practice.

Skills 245

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Is a project management office right for your business? Implementing a project management office (PMO) could solve your problems. A PMO is a department, unit, or group of individuals who create and oversee all project management methodologies at an organization. What is a project management office for?

Project Management 52

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The role of assertion in creative work and why it often feels uncomfortable. The value of heroes over mentors and how to draw inspiration from others. Key Discussion Points Why acting with intent matters and how to avoid living on autopilot. Imposter syndrome as a sign of doing meaningful work.

Assertiveness 52

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