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 15, 2015

Administrative professionals are strategic partners in business success. “Administrative” cannot be separated from “professional.” Succession planning for administrative professionals is critically necessary to ensure future success in every industry and every business regardless of size.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Administrative Professionals leading in the 21st-century. With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over!

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message. Assertiveness. These skills are transferable into other parts of an administrator’s role. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand. This post will help you work with the chairman to make this task easier.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

April is one of my favorite months because, here at Office Dynamics, we get to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of those in the administrative profession! In case you are not aware, Administrative Professionals Week is April 24 – 28. But we celebrate the entire month of April. Thirst for knowledge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you want to hear the real secrets of star-performing assistants, join our free webinar on June 4 called The Star Performer’s Secret Sauce: 25 Proven Tips to Administrative Excellence! More free webinar events with Office Dynamics International: The post Qualities Of A Great Assistant appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

You vent to your friends, your family, or other administrative professional colleagues, who understand the pressure of your job. Courtney will be speaking at the 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. When most of us get to that point, there’s a solution: venting. www.CourtneyLClark.com.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

I’m going to give 9 of my top communication tips that help administrative assistants thrive in their business communications with their business partner (and others!). Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Be more specific in what you say. Hidden anger or resentment will create barriers.

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My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

As an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Administrative Professional, your role is critical in supporting your organisation and your colleagues. Providing Exceptional Service As An Administrative Assistant Service involves providing support, guidance, and assistance to those around you in a respectful and helpful manner.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

How to balance work and life. How to be a powerful working woman. How to do it all. Will you be joining us for this free event? . Register here.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. I wanted to only focus on the administrative profession.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

I’m not sure if you know that 80% of my work is onsite training for administrative office professionals so I do a lot of traveling, in fact, 100% of my clients are out of state. Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. I see employees in action in their environments.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2015

One of the most common complaints we hear from modern administrative professionals is that they feel busy—overwhelmed even—but they still aren’t really being utilized. Simple tips to make those mundane but necessary tasks more interesting and engaging. Are You Overworked But Underutilized? The problem? Sound familiar?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Have you been trying to get permission to attend a conference or training program and got turned down?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? and we brought back the April Blog-a-Thon for the Administrative Professional where we gathered here each weekday with a new content post and shared a place for administrative professionals to comment, question and discuss their careers.

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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. Department Issues.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

As we celebrate 25 years in business we’re offering a free webinar each month for administrative professionals to continue their skill development and learn more about who we are and what we offer the administrative profession. How administrative assistants can be heard. • How to get training at work. •

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

As an administrative or executive assistant, your power will come from your brilliance! Here are a few tips: Look for ways to add value to the company. I often see this in my training classes. It comes from your thinking and fully engaging all your senses every day throughout the day. This is no easy feat but you can do it.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Preparation tips include: Research the company, the mission statement and core values also, research new projects and programs they are offering. A possible response could be – I will utilize any downtime researching professional development opportunities such as free or low-cost webinars, training, conferences, etc.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement. Let them have their words. Do not interrupt. When they are finished, ask questions to clarify their feelings.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

I hope you had a great week last week and were able to apply the tips I had for communicating with people from different generations. Come see me live in Chicago for Administrative Professionals Week! The first one was, Be a better communicator at work and the second was, Bridge the Generational Communication Gap. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

In the past year, we’ve expanded our global community of administrative professionals exponentially and offered more free content than ever before. This free monthly webinar series has given us the opportunity to get to know so many more of you than ever before. For this final session of the year, we’re sending 2015 off with a bang!

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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 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. You may have to agree to disagree, but at least you will have expressed your thoughts in a professional manner and you will still have a job. Truth Hurts. How will you deal with it?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. For others, it means moving into a support position for a higher-level executive, assisting a CEO or CFO for example. Master the Fundamentals. As Joan says, “You have to master the fundamentals!”

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 15, 2015

It’s time for administrative professionals to come up from the clouds that have cast a gloom over their performance. Stop hiding your talents and contributions to the organization. Stand out – be different – use your strengths to shine. Stop being a glimmer of light.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2016

Question: “Five months ago I was hired as an admin at a telecommunications company. Recently I’ve come to realize that while my boss and I do get along, he’s kind of a classic jerk—and everyone warned me about it.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Get ready to go from chaos to control with the excellent tips that Julie Perrine shares in this free webinar. Key Tip for Everyone to Remember: Learn your unique organizing style and work WITH your time and space style instead of fighting it. Watch The Organized Admin Webinar Replay. Webinar Resources & Downloads.

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