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How to Get Others to Value Your Work

Eat Your Career

This question hits particularly close to home for administrative professionals. Talk up your projects. Politely but assertively correct people if they misunderstand what your job is all about. A common one goes something like this: “The people I work with think my job is inferior. They look down on me (and my role).

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

These executive letters are one of the requirements for a Star Achievement Series® participant to receive their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. Appropriately assertive. Open to feedback—productive and enjoyable.

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How to Master The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers

Office Dynamics

However, after a recent turn of events such as staffing vacancies and promotions, I have found myself providing administrative support to several other key managers while we recruit for vacant positions. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending. To think otherwise is wishful thinking!

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Secretary vs Assistant – do they think differently?

Office Dynamics

it can be a big thing in how non-administrative professionals view the role. My goal is to get our attendees to see how even their own language, thinking and behaviors can hold them back from being taken more seriously in the workplace. The degree of involvement you have in projects. Be assertive. just one word.

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The Power of a Winning Attitude

Office Dynamics

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. Maybe this is a good time to reflect on goals you set early in the year that you have not yet achieved. If it is a worthy goal or mission, be persistent. I’ll share a little secret with you.

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Communicating With Your Manager

Office Dynamics

This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate.

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

Office Dynamics

Certified Executive Administrative Professional ( CEAP ) curriculum-based designation is awarded to those students communicating their interest to apply. Almost all employees are managing more projects and juggling priorities with increased pressure for high-quality work. Project the image they want others to see.