I am happy to say that more executives are investing in their assistants by providing one-on-one coaching for them. Over the past two years, Office Dynamics has done more on-site coaching for executive assistants than we have done in the past seven years! And we continue to get more calls for this type of work.
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While administrative and executive assistants have a very good feel for the skills they need to do their job effectively, I like to hear from executives and get their perspective, which is important. I often survey managers and high-level executives on the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that are most important for an assistant to possess. Here are some non-edited, direct quotes from them demonstrating the skills that are important to executives. See how you measure up!
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Today, I thought I’d take a little different spin and share with you an excerpt from a chapter in my newest book for assistants, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed.
In my early days as a
There are many reasons why you should attend an administrative assistant certification or designation course but are those reasons right for you or are you still trying to figure out why you should a certification and designation course? Joan Burge, founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International is the creator of the World Class Assistant™ course and has helped men and women from around the world get their CWCA designation.
Based on Joan’s experiences, conversations, and testimonials Joan has put together a short list of the top reasons why attending the Office Dynamics World Class Assistant™ course is a must for all administrative assistants and executive assistants. [Read more…]
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Those of you who have followed me for a while know I am a big fan of face-to-face time for executives and assistants. Face-to-face time is also beneficial for any manager who meets on a regular basis with their direct reports. Whether you are an executive or an assistant reading this Monday Motivator, here are ideas on what you can discuss when you have face-to-face time or catch up by telephone, Facetime, or Skype on a regular basis.
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