Self Defense For Admins

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Self Defense for Administrative Professionals Dewoun Hayes, CAP Author of The Office Professionals Place Blog President Elite Office Concepts, Inc.

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Identifying the necessary skills for the office professional

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Self Defense for Administrative Professionals

Dewoun Hayes, CAPAuthor of The Office Professionals Place Blog

President Elite Office Concepts, Inc.

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Objectives•Identify the skills needed for protection

•Discuss ways to develop skills needed to combat the day

•Discuss tips/techniques to improve self-defenses

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What needs protecting?

•Reputation•Sanity•Career

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Top 5 Skills (Defenses)

•Communication•Interpersonal Skills•Organization•Time Management•Management

SOFT SKILLS!!!

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Communication

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I see you talking!•Rapid eye blinking•Clenched fists•Folded arms•Hands touching mouth or nose•Raised eyebrow•Tilting head forward•Drumming fingers

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Communication FormulaGreeting/Introduction

+State purpose for communication

+State your expectations

+Closing/Follow-up

= Effective Messages

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Active Listening Skills

•Paraphrasing – use transitional phrases

•Clarifying – ask questions

•Feedback - give opinions, summarize, offer advice or suggestions

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Interpersonal Skills

•Conflict resolution•Assertiveness •Problem solving •Effective decision making

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Organization

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Organization Tips

•File it away immediately.•Schedule a filing time or day.•Color code files

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Time Management

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Task Management Matrix

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Management

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Management

Career Traits•Plan•Prioritize•Organize•Direct

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Character Traits•Be approachable•Communicate•Provide feedback•Give praise

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Are you ready for battle?

•Shields•Defenses•Maneuvers/Tactics

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Congratulations!

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