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. They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. Do you know what?
Office Dynamics
APRIL 17, 2018
It’s an exciting and unique time in history that we work with such a diverse group of peers; varied age ranges, varied technologies and learning levels, traditional and experienced based education, etc. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.
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Office Dynamics
APRIL 18, 2019
But now that I am the executive involved in numerous meetings, I can tell you what really is important. Calendar management is an important skill. Meeting planning is a cognitive task. I know one executive who has a 90 minute drive into the office and does not want any meetings scheduled before 10:00 a.m.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Not all people who plan meetings are “meeting planners,” nor do all meeting planners start out their careers as meeting planners. Not only did I set the meetings up, but I also took notes (in shorthand no less), transcribed the notes and prepared final reports for dissemination. Get Your Copy Today!
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 22, 2019
A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person and should be a key member of the design (or planning) team within an organization — be it corporate, association or otherwise — charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. Planners take their craft seriously.
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
But criticism can be a learning experience if you view it positively. What can I learn from what they are telling me?”. An administrative peer thinks his process for approaching meeting planning is the best way and you feel your approach is better. Invest in Your Writing Skills—New Tool! Joan Burge.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 14, 2019
This is a good thing and a big learning curve for me. In starting 2019 off on hopefully on the right foot, I am looking for advice on how to stay organized with all the meetings. Making sure agendas are going out timely, meeting with leaders to create the agenda, taking notes, bringing attention to meetings, etc.
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