Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

Be sure to share the blog-a-thon articles each day with your administrative peers and earn those extra entries. The post Blog-a-Thon Bonus Announcement appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The world is moving at a much faster pace today so you have to be more organized, manage your projects better, take control of calendars, and cross every ‘t’ and dot every ‘i’ when it comes to travel planning. Task and Project Management. I pay as much attention as ever and have meticulously polished those basics. You must do the same.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Admin Assistant Training Adminology Assertive Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Current Events Difficult People Etiquette Executive Blog Interpersonal Skills Just For Fun Leadership Mgr/Asst Team Motivators Multiple Managers Networking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Professional Image Projects Self Development (..)

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Admin Assistant Training Assertive Assistant Training Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Current Events Difficult People Etiquette Executive Blog Interpersonal Skills Just For Fun Leadership Mgr/Asst Team Motivators Multiple Managers Networking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Professional Image Projects (..)

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. Training Coordinator. Take on “Future Focused” Projects. The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. Event Planner. Virtual Assistant.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Below are a few: Throughout the year track each project and goal progress, additional duties added and positive feedback from others.

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 28, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Have you got game? But when you own your business, or dream of doing, you need your game to have a dose of those qualities but not so much that you’re projecting aggressive arrogance. If you’re an athlete, you’re expected to have that and more.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

It could mean that you gain the experience by asking for a project that takes you out of your comfort zone. Maybe there are training programs or webinars that can give you the educational edge? This might involve making yourself visible or mentoring with others who are already subject matter experts.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

I’ve tried everything from whiteboards of projects to various types of folders with deadlines, to scheduling time in outlook, sending reminders (email, outlook, paper) to standing weekly meetings with him. This week Renee C. Things don’t get done nor do they get done in a timely manner. Thank you, everyone!?.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Preparation tips include: Research the company, the mission statement and core values also, research new projects and programs they are offering. A possible response could be – I will utilize any downtime researching professional development opportunities such as free or low-cost webinars, training, conferences, etc.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Provide your executive with updates on projects, meetings, items you are working on, and any other pertinent information. Special Projects.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Taking on a new task or project and feel like you are struggling or don’t have enough time to learn. Don’t give up.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2015

Assistants/secretaries don’t need training.”. “I The degree of involvement you have in projects. Be assertive. Here are some of the things I hear assistants, secretaries and managers say: “I would dress better if they paid me more money.”. I’m just an assistant.”. I don’t care what people call me.” The types of tasks you handle.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology that offers non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management, encompassing the management, control and organisation of a project. Of course, it’s important to invest in PRINCE2 training and certification, as this gives individuals and teams the understanding of the methodology.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Every day, we can face conflicting views, opinions, approaches to a project or differences about when to host an event. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Use assertive communication techniques. I’m not referring to full-blown, yelling at each other.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

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. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

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. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

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. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

That’s why so many of us use the word “try” (as in, “I will try to have that report finished Tuesday”) to buffer our schedules and communicate parameters on tasks and projects. When you’re a pro at what you do, you understand the importance of managing expectations among the people you support and work with in the office.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

You think a project should be completed one way and your peer thinks it should be done another way. Use assertive communication techniques. As long you come in contact with others, however, you will experience conflict. Big or Small. Conflict does not necessarily mean a big blow out! 9 Be Open and Honest, Don’t Hint. 10 Take Charge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Demonstrate your ability to take charge, influence others, and see a project through from beginning to end. There’s no substitution for mastery. Proficiency isn’t enough. Become an expert in everything you do. Take the Lead & Self-Manage. Show that you know how to collaborate and rally a group around a common goal.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2016

I was going to be gone for a few days to conduct an administrative training program. During the previous years when I was working on something or getting ready to start a new project, like 99% of assistants, Jasmine would normally ask: • “Is there anything I can do for you?”. • “Is there anything I can help with?”.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

Here are some tips and key questions to ask managers and executives as requests for your time are made throughout the week: When possible ask that projects and tasks be given to you verbally so you can ask clarifying questions and better understand the work that is being given to you. Find out who else has information related to the project.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2016

Many argue this is for good reason: Delegating a task or project often requires that you first teach your Assistant how to do it, and teaching takes time. In our experience, Executives across the board fail to fully leverage the time and talents of their support staff.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. In other words, provide them frequent updates before they have to ask where you are on the project. Finally, give assurance that the project will be completed by the deadline (while giving updates until completion). Let them have their words. Do not interrupt.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 13, 2015

If you are lost in the crowd, people cannot promote you, support your goals, recommend you for projects or leverage your great talents. A project they are working on? When you work in a mid to large size organization it is easy to get lost in the crowd. When People Notice You At Work) The benefits to you are that you will be: Happier.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Blocking his calendar to work on his projects. 2 Struggle: Assistant not getting time with executive to discuss day-to-day events, priorities, projects, travel, meeting, upcoming projects and more. #3 Executives need to express and clarify expectations of projects, their assistant’s roles and performance on a regular basis.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!). In Good Company.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Yet there are proven benefits when executives and assistants take some time to discuss the day’s priorities, upcoming schedules, projects and more. You can say something such as, “I realize you are very busy and like to jump right into your day. I understand that you would prefer I just handle everything.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. The educators not only include trainers like me, but also the professors in business schools who are training the leaders of the future. Commit to ongoing training to keep sharpening your saw.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Project Management. The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. Ideas, Time & Space. Paper and Digital Files. To Do Lists – Task Management. Meetings/Events. Travel Planning. Most assistants know better organization would benefit them, but many struggle to actually get started or worse yet – how to maintain it.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The disrespect can be about a myriad of issues – being overlooked for a raise, not being asked to work on a project, rules not being fairly applied, experiencing discrimination, or not being praised in a meeting when others were. The silence is destroying companies from the inside out. The post Quiet Quitting = Suffering in Silence.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2016

When you think like an owner, you feel like it is up to you to make things work; to determine the direction of the day or a project; and to know that you make a difference in the outcome of whatever you or the team is doing. When you embrace this mentality, you act differently and management notices.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

In honor of the month of love, I am going to offer some great info I wrote a few years ago with my BIG Life project. Love yourself. People often describe their self-esteem like a thermometer. It goes up and down. If someone is complimenting them or they have done a good job, they have high self-esteem.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. You’re glad you were able to contribute, but feel as though you’ve run a marathon.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Plus, the downside is that executives and managers have to share delegating their workload to the Assistant thus keeping projects or basic tasks on their plate. This makes it more difficult to sufficiently assist an executive at the highest level possible.

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Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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