Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2009

Being assertive involves some risk because you aren’t guaranteed of the outcome. However, you will have a better chance of having your needs met with assertive action than by being passive or aggressive. List the pros – what are the good outcomes if you assert yourself or your needs? Less stress and wasted time. ·

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Do you want to be more assertive? Learning how to tactfully voice your opinions and assert your needs as an executive assistant is important. Many assistants have crossed the line from assertive to aggressive. So what is the difference between assertive and aggressive? Benefits of Being Assertive. Reduces anxiety.

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Success

DECEMBER 28, 2023

“Of all leadership positions in an organization, middle managers feel the most pressure and stress from upper management and team members during periods of disruption and change, like the pandemic and the post-pandemic work environment,” says Paul Glover, an Illinois-based business and leadership speaker, coach and author.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It can decrease the risk of burnout, reduce stress, boost creativity and contribute to a healthy workplace culture. Or, another example may be prioritizing self-care to decrease work-related stress. It creates space for assertive and respectful exchanges while reducing misunderstandings. However, the opposite may be true.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

When you don’t focus on your work, then you make mistakes, get behind schedules, become stressed and maybe you aren’t patient with others. Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. If you don’t feel you are assertive, take some classes. Don’t focus on the job.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

An important component to self-management versus stress-management is to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. Why assertiveness in the workplace matters, especially for assistants, how it benefits you and what it really means. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant. Purchase Here.

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Success

APRIL 20, 2023

Research supports this claim, as a 2020 study published in Frontiers in Psychology which looked at employees in the banking sector found that workplace happiness—as well as “service-skill use”—had a positive impact on employee performance. A positive work environment benefits both employers and employees, but what does it entail?

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Success

JUNE 16, 2022

And under stress, each exhibits its own liability. Under stress, “I” styles can be seen as being too talkative, emotional and disorganized. Enter a conversation with skill and a plan: Tell them big-picture stories without getting into the “why” or “why not” qualifiers. No style is greater than the other. The bottom line.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

An organized workspace reduces stress, gives the impression to others that you are on top of things, and saves you time. Be assertive and ask for more details or get the bigger picture to reduce back and forth time or going off on the wrong tangent. Organizing Your Workspace. Your workspace is not storage space. Tips to be Productive.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

The post Blog-a-Thon Bonus Announcement appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

Technical skills can be gleaned, but behavior must be taught. .” This vibrant profession is continuously expanding to encompass higher levels of responsibilities and broader, dynamic opportunities. There is a spectrum of professional administrative behaviors necessary to ensure successful executive support and business success.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

<Guest Post by Courtney Clark> Don’t you hate that feeling when stress starts to build up, until you reach your boiling point and you feel like you just can’t take it any more? Because they didn’t have the little release of venting, their stress built up. When most of us get to that point, there’s a solution: venting.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Great networking skills. Analytical forward thinking skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant. Team player. Detail oriented.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Office Dynamics often surveys managers and high-level executives as to the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that are most important for an assistant to possess. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must-have. Technological skills are a must-have to keep up with the pace and dynamics of the job. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2010

I have learned more nursing skills than I ever would wish to have learned (I am very squeamish, on top of it) and Dave has been fighting daily battles in his own way. Continue to fine tune the great administrative skills you possess and always learn new skills. We certainly needed every bit of encouragement. Founder and CEO.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. Be assertive in a professional fashion. Use your administrative skills and a winning attitude to find the joy in that unexpected moment, no matter what. First and foremost: No trip is perfect! You must expect the unexpected and go with the flow.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Admin Assistant Training Admin Tips Administrative Professionals Week Assertive Assistant Training Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Difficult People Etiquette Executive Blog Interpersonal Skills Leadership Mgr/Asst Team mistakes at work Motivators Multiple Managers Networking Organizational Skills Problem Solving (..)

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Success

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

“It occurs when the cognitive and emotional resources required to deal with a situation exceed the individual’s perceived ability to cope, leading to feelings of helplessness, anxiety and stress.” You can have an exaggerated reaction to situations, which can stress relationships.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. She’s witnessed its power first hand and helped hundreds of administrative professionals hone their self-leadership skills. Self-Management vs. Stress Management and Juggling Work, Home and Your Personal Life.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

One thing I wanted to talk about today is the many skills you develop when you work in the administrative profession. Those are all skills that transfer to your personal life and skills that you will take with you the rest of your life. This truly is very special and you have been a big part of our success.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. Use assertive communication techniques. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.” It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills. Take Charge. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Be patient and again, assess your communication skills and develop persuasion skills. How can you put the power of a winning attitude to work? Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

Use assertive communication techniques. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.” It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills. You want to develop the skill to take charge in a way that you will get cooperation. 10 Take Charge. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

22 hours (per Level) of focused time with Joan Burge includes personal coaching, skill practice and evaluation during class, assessments, networking and sharing best practices with other high-caliber assistants, and high-energy learning activities. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module). Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2010

I have learned more nursing skills than I ever would wish to have learned (I am very squeamish, on top of it) and Dave has been fighting daily battles in his own way. Continue to fine tune the great administrative skills you possess and always learn new skills. We certainly needed every bit of encouragement.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2016

Sometimes 50 words are not enough so I’ve listed 100 words that will make minute taking a breeze! Here they are… Acknowledged. As a result… Asked for. Brought up. Communicated. Complained. Considered. Course of action… Decided. Reiterated. Scrutinised. Summarised. Talked through… Topic. Understood.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 3, 2013

One of your co-workers is overwhelmed and stressed out. a) Acknowledge that you know she is stressed and let it go. Sure, she’s stressed. Perhaps you think this makes you assertive. Take a step back and focus on your skills in these areas. b) Wait for her to apologize – snapping at you was uncalled for.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Under that umbrella, we addressed topics such as self-management vs. stress management, learning specific difficult people types and how to handle each of them, the benefits of conflict and much more. I was teaching a class two weeks ago from the Star Achievement Series®. Our theme for that day was the attitude component of Star Achievement.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Often colleagues will ask you to make decisions on behalf of the boss, which is incredibly stressful. Think about the positives – when you have eventually had enough and you leave this role you will have a ton of additional expertise and skills. You also have to be assertive. The post Does your boss make decisions?

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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. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. Brought up. Complained.

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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. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. Brought up. Complained.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Reduces stress. Admin Assistant Training Assertive Career Management Communication Skills Executive Blog Interpersonal Skills Mgr/Asst Team Organizational Skills business communication calendaring daily huddle professional partnership' BENEFITS OF ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS. Diminishes last-minute chaos.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

I hear managers or Human Resource Professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant. Stress reducer. I hear it from both sides of the desk. I hear assistants talk about their job or the profession as if it is no big deal. These people are naïve, to say the least. Intuitive. A mind reader.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” Encourage cross-mentoring.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” Encourage cross-mentoring.

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