Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

I am always impressed at the great ideas people will come up with. Being that Administrative Professionals Day is this week, I would actually like to challenge all administrative professionals to stretch out of their comfort zone this week. Every time I have the honor of teaching, I learn new things as well.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 16, 2015

Guest Post by Kemetia Foley> Seems like each year that Administrative Professionals Day rolls around that there is a frenetic discussion about what sort of recognition is appropriate for Administrative Professionals and it ranges from ‘Why recognize?’ I’m accomplished and nothing is going to get to me today.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. A powerful affirmation that will help you approach setbacks with a sense of grace and empowerment—so you never again cower at life’s challenges. Stop letting the “busyness” of life run the show. Step into your BIG and bold life NOW. Pacific Time.

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Melissa Peoples

MARCH 8, 2019

In our profession, as Administrative Professionals, this problem is especially profound. Not only is it okay that you are assertive and have an opinion, but other people are actively looking for the answers and the unique perspective you provide. There is an excellent quote from Erica Azad on a blog she wrote last year.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Earlier this year, I was asked to emcee one of the largest conferences in the world for administrative professionals, APC. It means smiling, speaking articulately and assertively, looking people in the eye, and managing your physical presence. You can’t talk a big game and not back it up with tangible proof.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Part of what we do is provide tools and services to administrative professionals to enhance the quality of their work-life that promote administrative excellence. We offer high level coaching, onsite workshops, an annual conference for administrative excellence, an executive assistant boot camp and more.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

Several years ago at the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , we had 249 assistants collaborate on how an assistant could add more value at work when he or she is already adding value. The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

Many of you stepped up and shared some of your own notes, questions and links to help me recreate what was lost. Great EA Blogs… www.officerenegade.com ; practicallyperfectpa.com; audaciousadmin.com and more. Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

I was quickly placing my laptop in the bin, folding my raincoat up, taking off my shoes, and putting my purse on the conveyor when all of a sudden, this young woman who had been in line behind me, stepped right in front of me with 2 suitcases and placed them on the conveyor. Good luck with setting healthy boundaries!

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Friday, May 21, 2010 The Office Professionals Code of Conduct In every aspect of business, there is a Code of Conduct.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate. Many administrative professionals are doing research, preparing outgoing pre-reads and filtering e-mail note strings for their executive in preparation for a meeting. Follow-up Items.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. You can’t expect to move up if you aren’t already fully and completely (even exceptionally) competent with the basic duties and responsibilities of the role.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2016

Because of that, I always came up with at least one action she could take to get the ball rolling. Since that time, I have been teaching executive assistants, secretaries, and administrative assistants to change their question. What can I delegate to her? Is there a phone call she can make for me? Or is there research she can do?

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

It takes real courage to speak truth to power and to stand up for the issues that matter to us. Have the courage to show up, stand up, and speak up. Speaking up does not have to be loud or nasty or aggressive. In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. Unfriend them.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan continued, “When we think about our future, we need to think like immigrants so that we can create a better future for ourselves and the next generation coming up.” “But Joan began by stating that administrative business partners are NOT the secretaries of the past. “I There is great confusion about the administrative title.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan continued, “When we think about our future, we need to think like immigrants so that we can create a better future for ourselves and the next generation coming up.” “But Joan began by stating that administrative business partners are NOT the secretaries of the past. “I There is great confusion about the administrative title.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If you’ve hiked to a plateau, you know it can be a great place to rest and soak up the surrounding scenery. Clients and colleagues pick up on negativity before you even realize you’re emanating it. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround. Are you productive in the office, or simply busy?

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass? Lets grow together! Seek answers.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

Recently, I was conducting a full-day workshop for administrative professionals at a large organization. People who feel defeated or alone in the world still have to wake up each morning and eke out a living like the rest of us. Try to empathize, even a little. Have an awesome week! Joan Burge. USE CODE BADATTITUDE AT CHECKOUT.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Here at Office Dynamics International, as we wrap up this 25th year of business, we’re feeling both grateful and overwhelmed with all we’ve experienced in 2015. In the past year, we’ve expanded our global community of administrative professionals exponentially and offered more free content than ever before.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. In the argument the boss brought up the job performance of the employee and how he wasnt showing productivity.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 15, 2015

It is still applicable today, although the administrative profession has become more visible over the past 5 years. To read the full story and other articles, you will want to visit our blog to download the full issue of the Star Quest Newsletter here. For years, secretaries and administrative assistants traveled at low levels.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Executives and Assistants cannot keep up with the emails that flood their Inbox on a 24/7 basis. Isn’t there some kind of instruction manual that outlines exactly how to create a great working partnership between administrative professionals and the people they support?” This is a question I have been asked for years.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. I completely forgot to book his room - I know, total F-up. Lets grow together! Template images by luoman.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

See how you measure up. Technological skills are a must-have to keep up with the pace and dynamics of the job. You are not trying to keep up with yourself, but usually the department. Suck it up and make it work.”. Here are some non-edited , direct quotes from them. If you are doing these already, then ask yourself.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. Read what your managers are reading to stay up to speed. By Bonnie Low-Kramen | February 15, 2021.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2016

Teaching your Assistant to do this for you might take as much as twice that time, up to 4 hours. If you’re looking to delegate more and earn a greater return on your support staff investment, pick up a copy of Executives & Assistants: Working In Partnership today. Let’s talk numbers for a minute. I’ll just do it myself.”.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is a revised version of an original post from the OfficeNinjas blog. Either way, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and sometimes, you need a reminder of all the loveable parts of your job. Author: OfficeNinjas.

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