The Top Skills Executives Want From Assistants Today
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. Here
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How do you work for someone you dislike?
Question: “Five months ago I was hired as an admin at a telecommunications company. Recently I’ve come to realize that while my boss and I
How to Respond to Workplace Conflict
You might think talking about conflict is not very motivating, especially to kick off the week. However, Monday is the perfect time to talk about
How to Master The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers
The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. This article has been shared by permission from
Tips on Staying Focused and Disciplined When Working From Home
For many people, working at home is a dream come true. In addition to saying farewell to long commutes in bumper-to-bumper traffic, remote workers can
Does a Performance Improvement Plan Mean You’re Getting Fired?
A post from our friends at The Admin Pro Forum and Business Management Daily has generated a lively discussion with mixed views on whether an
When the boss gets the wrong impression, is there a limit to how hard you should try to fix it?
Question: “I recently had a performance review in which a couple of the things that were said about me were simply untrue. These comments took
Communicating With Your Manager
The Importance of Daily Huddles When I was an executive assistant, one of the best success strategies my favorite executive taught me, at a young
Lead From Anywhere: How assistants can exemplify leadership
A Conversation with Joan Burge – Author, Master Trainer and Founder of Office Dynamics. Joan Burge, a renowned author and administrative expert, is the creator