Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

I hope you had a great week last week and were able to apply the tips I had for communicating with people from different generations. Throughout my career as an employee—a few decades ago—I had the need to voice my opinion to my manager, colleague, vendors, peers, and others. We all experience this in the workplace. Joan Burge.

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APRIL 15, 2015

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Accountable. Trustworthy.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Ideas on how to build better partnerships with your managers. Proven tips on maintaining your competitive edge as an administrative or executive assistant. Strategies for setting priorities and taking control of your day.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The tips below will help you take control of the situation. New managers, in particular, are especially forgetful when it comes to acknowledging the efforts of their team members. But an assertive, straightforward discussion shows that you’re not oblivious to what’s going on and you’re not going to just roll over. Tweet This!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

I’m going to give 9 of my top communication tips that help administrative assistants thrive in their business communications with their business partner (and others!). Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Be more specific in what you say. Do you hold grudges? Best of luck!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

It is really important to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. This is important for all assistants, managers and coworkers to remember the administrative profession is a true profession!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

I thought it was relevant as the workplace is often filled with office politics and misunderstandings that can make your work experience quite miserable. Let's also examine ourselves to make sure we are not part of the problem, but rather those who work toward a solution to make our workplace a healthy place for everyone.? Translation?

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 24, 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009 Managing the Micromanager The job description did not include managing a micromanager. Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. If others are involved in the project, cc your manager on emails so that they are kept in the "loop."

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

At the Conference for Administrative Excellence this fall, I’m going to help you hone lots of skills to be more resilient to change and stressful situations in the workplace. Venting behavior is a huge resilience-killer. But in the meantime, just putting a lid on your venting might actually make you feel a whole lot better.

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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!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you? You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. I have learned over 42 years in the workplace, that most difficult people, have a soft spot inside. Continue to be nice to that person. Hang in there.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 12, 2018

I would like to focus on tips from my high-end boot camp for administrative and executive assistants called World Class Assistant. In order to excel in today’s workplace, you will need to be a good investigator. Read the Wall Street Journal after your manager is done with it. The topic is Develop a Healthy Curiosity.

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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. Of course, we had plenty to talk about and one tip an attendee mentioned was, “setting healthy boundaries.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Star Savers™ provide quick tips that can be applied right away. This will be a great way to preview the course and learn new tips and strategies. Therefore, it’s important to help them guard and protect positive attitudes – among their most important assets to success in the workplace. Manage and prioritize tasks.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2016

We all have similar experiences in the workplace… Yes, I do know where the photocopier is… No, I can’t fix the paper ja m… And then there are the competencies that we all need to get the job done. Here are my tips on how assistants can deal with conflicting priorities. What are you supposed to be doing today?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 16, 2016

We all have similar experiences in the workplace… Yes, I do know where the photocopier is… No, I can’t fix the paper ja m… And then there are the competencies that we all need to get the job done. Here are my tips on how assistants can deal with conflicting priorities. What are you supposed to be doing today?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

That means more can be accomplished in less time – and management is sure to appreciate that. Whether you are a manager or an assistant, if you are familiar with your business, you can often see ways to make money—perhaps by paying attention to competitors or watching trends. Make money. Save money. “A Propose them. Be proactive.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

I will manage the tasks and projects set before me appropriately so that deadlines are met. I will communicate effectively and assertively so that there is a clear understanding of what is required and requested. I will interact with co-workers, clients, and upper management with professionalism.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. Self-management. What have you noticed in your workplace that needs changing? I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

If it is a situation that requires urgent attention, be assertive and ask for help and apologize for any inconvenience. Showing gratitude and appreciation is another workplace positive reinforcement method that can cause for productivity to increase as well as moral. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

Even without knowing the explicit details and the relationship between the boss and the employee, I can conclude that this is NOT the way to handle a workplace disagreement. Be assertive, state your case, and give and ask for solutions. Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 9:52 AM Labels: Communication , Workplace Mental Health 1 comments: ????

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Simple tips to make those mundane but necessary tasks more interesting and engaging. Strategies for successfully managing up and getting your executive(s) to delegate more. How to manage up. Learning Highlights: As an attendee, you will learn…. How to tell if you’re productive or just busy. Hint: There’s a difference!).

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Get ready to go from chaos to control with the excellent tips that Julie Perrine shares in this free webinar. To Do Lists – Task Management. There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Project Management. Her system for email management is outstanding.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Everyday in the workplace our professionalism is tested, there are situations that will be unpleasant to deal with, people who are rude, bosses who are demanding, and work that may seem demeaning, but in today’s economy, keeping a job is like finding a pot of gold, you are fortunate to have it. Let them have their words. Seek answers.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In preparation for a webinar I held on October 8 called Managing Your Executive’s Day , we sent out a survey and received 700+ responses to the questions “What is your biggest struggle in partnering with your executive?” Executive manages their own email therefore the assistant is out of the loop. #2 That is a terrific response rate.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift. Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). Tips to Spring Cleaning At Work (4/6/2015). All Things Admin shared a chart of all the special happenings and more and started #AdminProud.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 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. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 13, 2015

Here are some bonus tips! You can make a great impression by first providing a service, doing a good deed, or promoting others. Can you send them information about something they are interested in? A project they are working on? Know the decision-makers in your organization and let them know your talents. ALWAYS do the best you can.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2016

This question originally appeared at Admin Pro Forum and has been shared with the permission of Business Management Daily. . See and share comments below, and send your own question to editor@adminprotoday.com. Catch Joan Burge and Jasmine Freeman at the AdminPro Forum in Orlando this June. How do you work for someone you personally dislike?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

October: Managing Your Executive’s Day (Part 1) Webinar. October: Managing Your Executive’s Day (Part 2) Webinar. July: 3 Keys to Making Your Best Week Ever with Adam Timm Webinar. August: Getting to Yes Webinar. September: Challenge Your Comfort Zone with Jasmine Freeman Webinar.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

If you need suggestions, I list all the items that can be discussed when executives and assistants meet in my Communicating with Your Manager post. You’ll also need to let your executive know what types of topics you would cover in your Daily Huddle. To help make the process easier, consider starting slow with a meeting one morning a week.

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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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