Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. Hotel Shuttles: You need to find out if that hotel shuttle has specific times airport pick-up times. laughing and showing no consideration that you have to get up at 6:00 a.m.

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APRIL 20, 2015

Of course this profession is near and dear to my heart since I worked in the administrative profession for 20 years and Office Dynamics has been dedicated to administrative training and development for 25 years. They weren’t great with their follow-up systems and managing their travel. So I am still very involved in the profession.

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APRIL 10, 2009

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 8, 2009

The best time to be assertive with a person is in the early phase of your relationship! Assertion : Confidently expressing what you think, feel, and believe. Standing up for your rights while respecting others’ rights. Look for Part 2 of this blog later next week: Can Lack of Assertiveness be Interpreted as Weakness?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2009

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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Success

JUNE 22, 2021

Often, sales managers rely on training to help improve seller performance, but this approach by itself is insufficient. Training and hands-on experience can only get sellers so far. And without identifying which mindsets limit seller performance, sales managers cannot see true improvement—even as sellers are trained on new skills.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 15, 2010

What actions can an administrative assistant take to assert themselves in the workplace?" This is a great question and I am taking an excerpt from my Star Achievement Series® training certification program. Be known as someone who comes up with ideas and gets things done. Promote Yourself. Be visible to the right people.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 15, 2010

What actions can an administrative assistant take to assert themselves in the workplace?" This is a great question and I am taking an excerpt from my Star Achievement Series® training certification program. Be known as someone who comes up with ideas and gets things done. Promote Yourself. Be visible to the right people.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

I was quickly placing my laptop in the bin, folding my raincoat up, taking off my shoes, and putting my purse on the conveyer when all of a sudden, this young woman who had been in line behind me, stepped right in front of me with 2 suitcases and placed them on the conveyer. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive. We use this information for a 30-, 60- and 90-day follow-up call with the assistant and the executive to track progress.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. A powerful affirmation that will help you approach setbacks with a sense of grace and empowerment—so you never again cower at life’s challenges. Stop letting the “busyness” of life run the show. Step into your BIG and bold life NOW. Pacific Time.

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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

MARCH 18, 2015

Follow-up Items. Training & Development. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. Find out what special projects your executive is working on or has coming up in the next few weeks.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. Hotel Shuttles: You need to find out if that hotel shuttle has specific times airport pick-up times. laughing and showing no consideration that you have to get up at 6:00 a.m.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

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. Assertive is about getting your needs met while being considerate of others. We can’t always choose who we work with but we can choose how we respond. Then we get upset.

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Success

JANUARY 26, 2024

The 4 most in-demand tech jobs of 2024 and beyond Although it might feel like AI is out to replace us , Jervis asserts that it’s, in fact, the opposite. For example, it’s an effective way for medics and the engineers of the future to train without jeopardizing lives. It also lends well to remote or hybrid work environments.

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JUNE 12, 2019

Administrative assistants continue to struggle with how to keep up with all the demands placed upon them in a time-compressed world and yet maintain quality. 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. I will share with you some of my favorite tips.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Don’t give up just because you heard “no” the first time around.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Shake things up! One way to stand out is to shake things up in a good way. 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. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 16, 2018

How do assert myself when I can’t take on any more?” In the past, climbing up to the position I presently hold, it was an asset and it helped me to get noticed and promoted, but now I find it has labeled me as the go-to person. Need more help in the area of asserting yourself? I have a problem saying ‘no’ to anyone.

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Success

AUGUST 21, 2022

As soon as you move abroad , you’re in charge of paying for your medical expenses, as your United States health insurance won’t let you submit any assertions, says Elena Jones, a personal finance expert at FinanceJar. Once you become a legal resident, you can sign up for the national health care in your new country. Do your research.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. Hotel Shuttles: You need to find out if that hotel shuttle has specific times airport pick-up times. laughing and showing no consideration that you have to get up at 6:00 a.m.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Organisation.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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. Speaking up. The post 6 Ways for Assistants to Gain Respect appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Speaks up in my team meetings and has brought additional insights into our group forums that are highly valued.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

When this question comes up, which it always does, I keep the answer specific to my career and very succinct (if you don’t know your career history know one will!). “ After leaving University in 2003 I accepted my first full-time role at Deloitte and spent a year and a half there as a team administrator. “In Tell me about yourself?

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

New Year’s resolutions are a chance to fire up the willpower that waned in the previous year. That resolve can go a long way—but only if it’s backed up by action items that are tailored to who we are and what motivates us to change. Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. Type Six: The Guardian.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2009

This is about asserting one's needs in a positive, professional and firm manner. So if you don't say something up front (and maybe even a few times after), then don't expect the other person to change. . * Then you have to use assertive communication, which I have written about in earlier Blogs. Joan Burge.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Career Management. Great program!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

I am always impressed at the great ideas people will come up with. During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones. Speak out; present new ideas; be creative; be assertive; be open; generate enthusiasm, create change; improve processes.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

We ended up having 120 assistants from 20 states attend our full day program, Building a Star Partnership, in Chicago at Shure Incorporated. I started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked. There were training companies like Skillpath and AMA but they offered tons of programs for all types of careers.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. I often see this in my training classes. In today’s casual world, people are becoming quite slack in their writing, set up of emails, and attention to detail. Don’t settle for “top of the mind” thinking.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

I’ve lost my mojo and fear speaking up when I should,” confessed Janet who recently stepped into a new position. That’s why I’m offering these seven strategies to help you speak up and speak your truth the next time you feel that your voice needs to be heard: Clarity is Key. Consider the price you’re paying for not speaking up.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

A “paradigm” is simply a mindset, but it plays an important role in how you show up in the workplace. When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. We know that investing in a comprehensive training program like World Class Assistant is a big decision.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. One of the newer executive assistants showed up late for the class.

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