Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

I am always impressed at the great ideas people will come up with. During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones. Speak out; present new ideas; be creative; be assertive; be open; generate enthusiasm, create change; improve processes.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 25 years. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. Hotel Shuttles: You need to find out if that hotel shuttle has specific times airport pick-up times.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Administrative Professionals leading in the 21st-century. Business today is changing so rapidly that it is hard to keep up or keep track! I would like to share with you what I think will be some of those key strategies we will need to have to be a 21st Century Administrative Professional.

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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. Shake things up! One way to stand out is to shake things up in a good way.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Organisation.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. Appropriately assertive.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

<Guest Post by Courtney Clark> Don’t you hate that feeling when stress starts to build up, until you reach your boiling point and you feel like you just can’t take it any more? You vent to your friends, your family, or other administrative professional colleagues, who understand the pressure of your job.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

Administrative professionals are always asking us what it takes to really stand out in the workplace. A “paradigm” is simply a mindset, but it plays an important role in how you show up in the workplace. Hone Your Professional Trademark. Or are you letting your professional reputation be shaped unintentionally?

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Don’t give up just because you heard “no” the first time around.

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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

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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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 started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked.

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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. Speak up, or prepare a brief summary describing your idea.

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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. Strategies for successfully managing up and getting your executive(s) to delegate more. How to manage up. Are You Overworked But Underutilized?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. No matter how frustrated or discouraged you might feel, don’t give up. Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you? Don’t give up.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2016

As a proud former administrative professional, I consider myself intimately familiar with the unique challenges—and unique rewards—of the field. Though my career has evolved into training and development, I always feel most at home when surrounded by growth-oriented assistants. People are always more comfortable with silence.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

I’ve lost my mojo and fear speaking up when I should,” confessed Janet who recently stepped into a new position. She’s not alone – I hear this theme often whether delivering programs to attorneys or administrators. Consider the price you’re paying for not speaking up. Ask yourself, what do I really want? Tally the cost.

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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 19, 2016

I was going to be gone for a few days to conduct an administrative training program. 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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins. Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift. So what do we do now that the blog-a-thon is over? Keep coming back!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

There are several factors that determine how we react to ethical situations including our background, personality, level of training, and most importantly our value system. But, they might look the other way if a higher up were acting unethically. . The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. One of the newer executive assistants showed up late for the class.

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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 This is what we are up against, but we can be proactive.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

Recently, I was conducting a full-day workshop for administrative professionals at a large organization. This was a mandatory training event and sometimes when employees are told they must attend training, they get a little defensive. Try to empathize, even a little.

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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 This is what we are up against, but we can be proactive.

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Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. One of the newer executive assistants showed up late for the class.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Use these strategies to improve relationships, get work done, persuade others, negotiate, create win-win situations, and be seen as a world-class administrative professional. Hidden anger or resentment will create barriers. Best of luck! Pacific Time).

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

And in my nearly 20 years around the administrative staffing industry, I had heard only fantastic things about the conference. So did the revolutionary event live up to its billing? Step up to the plate and try something new. It was the first time my company OfficeTeam was participating in the event. Without a doubt.

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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

MARCH 24, 2016

As an administrative professional, you probably think of yourself as an employee. We’re thrilled that Daren will also be a keynote speaker at the Office Dynamics 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in October! The 8 fundamental characteristics of an owner (and simple tools for determining how you measure up).

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Self Esteem Administrative Professionals 2016 Gifts 100

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.

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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. They also need allies in the form of recruiters, HR professionals, managers, and educators.

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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. Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources. Put your talents on display…in the right way! Thank you for that. What are your favorites?

Self Esteem 100

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

The caution is just because someone has the courage to speak up, it doesn’t mean they are presenting it in a way that will be acceptable to the receiver. You want to maintain professionalism and have the receiver be open to your suggestions or views. Step #3: Gather facts to back up your opinion. Have an awesome week!

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Self Esteem Administrative Professionals Skills Management 100

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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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The comfort zone can be a dangerous place, especially as an Administrative Professional in the modern working world. You know you’ve been there too long when you feel complacent or stagnant, restless or bored, full of fear or stuck in mediocrity—certainly not a recipe for professional success or personal happiness!

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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. A reprimand/write-up (verbal or written). Let them have their words. Do not interrupt. Seek answers.

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