Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2017

Last Friday we held our third Assist Conference at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. I can’t quite believe I’m saying our third conference as we have been on quite the journey since our first conference. The theme of this year’s conference was The Assistant Toolkit. You all did a fab job.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

We offer high level coaching, onsite workshops, an annual conference for administrative excellence, an executive assistant boot camp and more. Our free training programs began in 2009 with the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence pre-recorded video program. More free assistant training at your fingertips.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2015

ATD stands for the Association of Talent Development, formerly called ASTD (American Society for Training & Development). For 25 years I have been teaching live workshops, seminars and training programs for executive and administrative assistants. I signed up for a 7 week course on developing effective online training courses.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Well, I have finally recuperated from hosting our big conference. Our event this year was much bigger (in numbers) than 2015 and we were in a much larger convention space area than ever in the history of Office Dynamics so it took a tremendous amount of mental and physical energy on my part for 4 full days and nights. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. Sign up for 5 free Conference On Demand videos. Prizes to be won are: 2017 Conference On Demand – 1. 2016 Conference On Demand – 2. 2015 Conference On Demand ­– 2. 2014 Conference On Demand ­– 2.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2023

So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008. Crew members follow their choice of tracks including “digital technology training,” “work-readiness training,” “community/social engagement” and “IT support.” Els for Autism is now global with entities in Canada, South Africa and the U.K.

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Success

AUGUST 9, 2022

I knew it was a program meant to train people who would transform K-12 education at a systems level. A few months later, I attended a Harvard Institute conference on The Achievement Gap and met the EdLD program director who also encouraged me to apply again. This article was published in December 2015 and has been updated.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 23, 2014

2015 will mark the 25th Year Anniversary of Office Dynamics and I am excited because I have seen so many good changes in the profession since I started my business—a business that grew out of a passion about a career I loved for 20 years and because I saw a gap in specialized, robust training for executive and administrative assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

When Nicky approached me to speak about my top tips for beginners at The Assist Conference I was truly honored. Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. You can get free headshots at PA/EA conferences such as Office Show.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Office Dynamics, leader in administrative excellence, has an array of gifts for the executive or administrative assistant that range from professional books for their career to online learning, journals, inspirational books, lunch totes to high-end boot camp training programs for executive assistants. Conference not in your budget?

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 29, 2023

His career to date has included organising and delivering major national and international events, conferences, and exhibitions and he was the Director for London and the Olympics for Sport England, leading up to the highly successful London 2012 Olympics.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2017

She was a presenter at the Office Dynamics 2015 conference where she amazed everyone with her story and “detour” philosophy. Courtney overcame monumental health obstacles starting at the early age of 26.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Internal & External Training. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 29, 2015

LinkedIn has a huge wealth of articles and links to free training. This probably isn´t a shock as many of know how difficult it can be to get out the office and networking face to face with other assistants or attend training. That is why I am running a round table session on social media at the Assist Conference this year.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Our conference is just a few weeks away, in fact, registration closes tomorrow ! Our conference is just a few weeks away and I’m over-the-moon with excitement to greet attendees from across the United States (and the world). Even if it isn’t taking place until 2015, just make a commitment to yourself this week.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 14, 2015

We have a dedicated social media session run by assistants who are all social media gurus, including Jacqui Quigley from LinkedIn and Jennifer Corcoran, Finalist for Social Media PA of the Year 2015. There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room.

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Success

JANUARY 13, 2023

As employees migrated from conference rooms to Zoom, a greater appreciation for the work-from-home life emerged. Take Drift as an example: When the sales and marketing software company launched in 2015, the co-founders were deliberate about establishing a strictly in-office work culture. “In Flexibility.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

While I was researching this topic both for MMs and our 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , I found this definition: operating on all cylinders (as much as possible, not just a crisis). While I may never have met you, I am thankful you have been a part of my BIG life. When Can We Be Resilient?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). Qualities Of A Great Assistant (4/2/2015). Recovering From Mistakes At Work (4/3/2015). Tips to Spring Cleaning At Work (4/6/2015). Make Learning Fun For Your Admin Team (4/8/2015).

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

However like many other areas within our role we are not trained event organisers. Typically we are expected to be competent at anything our managers ask us to do even if they aren’t so keen on offering us any training. Following the results of our questionnaire we have added a few event speakers to the Assist Conference.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

It just so happens that we have chosen resilience as the theme for our 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Admin Assistant Training Motivators Self Development Stress Management annual conference for administrative excellence big life bounce back disappointment executive assistant conference resilience'

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2014 and head into 2015, Office Dynamics International plans to celebrate our 25 th year in very big ways! BONUS GIFT 2 : Purchase 2014 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence On Demand and receive the book bundle, Become An Inner Circle Assistant and Underneath It All , free. Total Value: $265.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2015

Seek new education or training. Whether you pursue formal schooling or seek professional training through conferences and seminars, you’re sure to benefit, and so is your career. January 30, 2015. Doing higher-level, more complicated work will expand your skill set and earn you kudos and new opportunities in the process.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2015

I have closely worked with assistants for 25 years through my training company, Office Dynamics, and I was an assistant for 20 years prior to starting my company. But it is 2015 and gift-giving for assistants has changed. So I can give you some good advice to make your gift-hunting easier. The payoff is huge. Is the day recognized?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. The conference exceeded all of my expectations. There is a team behind the amazing conference event.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Get your access to the Conference On Demand from 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 – all are available at only $99 each. Download your Certificate of Attendance: Certificate-Of-Attendance-Live A BIG Life. Be sure to check out the chat for additional resources mentioned by our webinar attendees! Special Offer.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

At the Conference for Administrative Excellence this fall, I’m going to help you hone lots of skills to be more resilient to change and stressful situations in the workplace. Courtney will be speaking at the 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Or, at least, we think it does…. www.CourtneyLClark.com.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 14, 2016

2015 Conference On Demand, The Resilient Assistant – $399 program for $99 until December 16, 2016. To redeem this offer, simply add this item to your shopping cart and the price will be reduced! No coupon code necessary. Managing Your Executive’s Day – $99 program for $20 until December 16, 2016.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

2017 Conference Registration + 2016 Conference On Demand with an Early Bird & VIP discount applied ($2,094 Value) $1,295 – Expires 12/31/16. 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015 Conference On Demand ($149 – $499 Value) $99 each! Reaching Stardom Workbook + Link to Free Webinar Replay ($28.50

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

We ran our first conference and exhibition for business travel booking assistants last September and I’m very excited to announce that we will be running Assist Travel again this year. At the end of this conference attendees will have the knowledge and the connections to greatly improve their business travel processes and procedures.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2015

While I don’t like the fact that 2015 is passing quickly, I am eager to welcome June because this is the official month of Office Dynamics 25th Year Anniversary. When I reflect on 25 years of teaching, training, prodding, pushing and stretching assistants and executives, I realize how much I have also grown. Welcome to June!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

2015 Conference On Demand $599 Value (1 will be awarded at the end of our challenge). Win one of our 14 administrative-career-enhancing prizes. Surprise Valentine (5 will be awarded throughout our 14-day challenge). Managing Your Executive’s Day $99 Value (3 will be awarded at the end of our challenge).

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 19, 2015

Following the success of the Assist Conference I have decided to organise a few more events throughout the year. First up we have Assist Travel taking place on Friday 4th September 2015 from 10am to 4pm in London. This is a free to attend event for Practically Perfect PA subscribers. Why should you attend Assist Travel? Event schedule.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 11, 2016

We are already 11 days into January 2016 and I am asking myself, “What is truly going to make this year different than 2015?” What is at least 1 educational conference or program that I am going to attend this year, not matter what? I hope you had a wonderful holiday and have settled back into work. I know it is a new year.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Gone are the days when administrators simply reserved a conference room and readied it for the meeting!). 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.

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Audacious Admin

AUGUST 15, 2016

If you missed my RECAP from earlier this year, take a moment to read about this amazing conference! Anita was profiled in the July 2015 issue of Executive Secretary Magazine. Executive Secretary LIVE is the world's leading international event for senior and aspiring Administrative Professionals & Executive Assistants!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

We are quite busy here at Office Dynamics getting ready for our big administrative conference in Las Vegas starting October 10. Especially as someone who had her own major health issues in 2014 and 2015, that is the last thing in the world I want to hear. I hope your September is off to a good start. It always brings me down.

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