Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Whether it’s checking emails on the commute home, thinking about work at the dinner table or stressing about the latest project first thing in the morning.” It creates space for assertive and respectful exchanges while reducing misunderstandings. Saying no when appropriate is a critical leadership skill.

Self Esteem 260

Self Esteem Negotiating Assertiveness Stress 260

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Forbes.com define executive presence as the ability to project gravitas–confidence, poise under pressure and decisiveness. Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker. This is not smart.

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Calendars 2018 Skills Negotiating 223

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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Assertiveness 2014 2019 2008 293

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

When given a project or task, try to get all the information at once. 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. Use your highlighter to mark important information, deadline dates, or aha information. electronic or hard copy). Tips to be Productive.

Assertiveness 198

Assertiveness Stress Management Training 198

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. 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. Take on “Future Focused” Projects. Event Planner. Training Coordinator.

Administrative Professionals 209

Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

Eat Your Career

MARCH 18, 2024

Finding this balance is a key ingredient that shapes the success of teams and projects. When there’s a leadership void, projects languish due to indecision or lack of direction. This is particularly crucial in high-pressure situations where trust in each other’s abilities and intentions can make or break a project.

Assertiveness 147

Assertiveness Environment Confidence Skills 147

Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

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Assertiveness 100

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Has become more inquisitive on my expectations, allowing both of us to think more strategically on where I spend my time and how we approach projects. My assistant looks at my calendar weeks away and helps me think about the time needed to complete projects or get ready for presentations. Appropriately assertive.

Assertiveness 180

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Success

JUNE 16, 2022

But although they are slower, once they initiate a project, they are maniacal about finishing; they just don’t quit. Enter a conversation with skill and a plan: Tell them big-picture stories without getting into the “why” or “why not” qualifiers. High “S” personalities need regular reassurance when approaching new circumstances.

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Collaborate Stress Assertiveness 2018 307

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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. 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.

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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 (..)

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Etiquette Travel 100

Success

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Whether writing, editing or producing content, you can learn to assert your worth and seek fair compensation. Remember, your skills and creativity deserve recognition. Together, freelancers can carry these lessons forward, ensuring that their contributions are celebrated and compensated in every project they take on.

Negotiating 144

Negotiating Assertiveness Confidence Collaborate 144

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. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Connect at least one of your skills and one job requirement that is of most interest to you.

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Interviewing Retirement Skills Health 178

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.) We did some activities to analyze the phrases and words used within our own organizations.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Learning 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. It could mean that you gain the experience by asking for a project that takes you out of your comfort zone. Virtual Engagement: learning how to be an effective virtual partner.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Collaborate 100

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).

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

This is a huge benefit to you because you grow your skill set. You become a more valuable asset because now they are relying on you for that task or piece of the project. I’m here to tell you, I often asked my executives to give me more, teach me, and that I would handle it. Maintain your processes even during busy times.

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PowerPoint Travel Email Management 214

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. This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. Use assertive communication techniques. It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

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. 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. Big or Small.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 100

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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Management 100

Workplace Insight

MARCH 13, 2025

He asserted that the new powers will allow the Crown Estate to invest in growth-generating projects, purportedly delivering greater returns for the public purse and benefiting public services across the UK. The Crown Estate is a vast portfolio of land and assets in the UK that is owned by the monarch but managed independently.

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Skills Management UPS 52

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.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2011

You will be assertive when you need to be and able to lead others rather than be led. There will always be a project to work on, family demands, another errand to run, and another email to send. You have a choice: you can let the waves of change knock you down or you can ride them like a skilled surfer.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Email Skills 100

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. Taking on a new task or project and feel like you are struggling or don’t have enough time to learn. Continue to be nice to that person.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Have a read and let me know what you think: ** The workplace is a complex environment requiring skill and finesse to excel. If you encounter such a person in the workplace, your best option is to be on guard for this behavior and respond with assertive communication skills.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Environment Goals 100

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.

Management 184

Management Administrative Professionals International Training 184

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To be completed for Q3. To be completed by Q3. To be completed by Q2. Task related objectives.

2014 100

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To be completed for Q3. To be completed by Q3. To be completed by Q2. Task related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. To be completed for Q3. To be completed by Q3. To be completed by Q2. Task related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 3, 2013

Because of a mistake you made, your entire department has to stay late reworking a project. a) Make an effort to apologize to everyone directly, and then work especially hard to get the project completed quickly. Perhaps you think this makes you assertive. Take a step back and focus on your skills in these areas.

PDF 100

PDF Assertiveness Stress Facebook 100

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. Final Thoughts.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Skills Project Management AT&T 100

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? Move from having good to great fundamental skills! When you work in a mid to large size organization it is easy to get lost in the crowd. Here are some bonus tips!

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Promotion Goals Skills UPS 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 19, 2018

There will always be a project to work on, family demands, another errand to run, another memo to write. You owe it to yourself to make time for introspection so that you’re not a stranger to yourself. Don’t wait for quiet time to open up because it never will. Schedule time for getting to know yourself.

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Retirement Goals Management UPS 180

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. Project Management. The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. Ideas, Time & Space. Paper and Digital Files.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Email 100

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.

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals Mentoring International 100