Administrative Professionals, Books, Mentoring and Skills

Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Updated February 20, 2023 If an administrative professional from the 1950s happened to be magically transported to today’s office, they’d be in for quite a shock! Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. Don’t let the changing requirements scare you!

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. Communication Skills : Recommending improvements and sharing knowledge requires clear and effective communication, ensuring that valuable insights are accessible and actionable.

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10 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Admin Team

All Things Admin

APRIL 5, 2022

Administrative Professionals Week (April 24 – 30, 2022) is an excellent time to show your admin team how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication, especially as they have weathered the global health crisis of the past couple years. Online skills training. Sending an animated electronic card is another fun option.

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Celebrate Admin Professionals Month by Resolving to Write “Right”

Office Dynamics

APRIL 16, 2019

You want to be successful in your job as an administrative professional, but you feel your writing may not be as good as it should. Refresh your writing skills by consulting reference and business writing books. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen.

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Dare to Innovate: How to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Administrative professionals who are constantly innovating, willing to embrace AI instead of fearing it, and doing their best to learn and grow with the changing times and technologies are not at risk of being replaced by AI. Focus on the skills AI can’t replace. It won’t be long until it puts me out of a job.” The reason?

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Your Administrative Assistant Is Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In reality, however, these so-called independent managers have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative assistant. Unfortunately many assistants (also known as administrative professionals) are not taken seriously. Be a mentor. Joan Burge.

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Administrative professionals handle a lot of information each day, so it’s crucial to find the best ways to manage and organize it. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Travel Planning Example

All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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How to Share Your Procedures With Your Team

All Things Admin

JANUARY 23, 2024

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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An Admin’s Guide to Career Curation

All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

Reflect on your skills, experiences, and achievements to identify the areas where you excel and get the most satisfaction. Continuous Learning and Skill Development. Invest in your professional growth by pursuing certifications, attending industry conferences, and participating in workshops or online courses.

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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started

All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide.

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The Art of Subtle Self-Promotion

All Things Admin

MAY 18, 2022

As an administrative professional, you’re used to working behind the scenes. Keeping your network informed helps people track down resources, find mentors, brainstorm solutions, share best practices, and much more. Create a professional portfolio – in print and online. And that’s OK…most of the time.

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7 Ways Admins Can Do More Meaningful Work

Eat Your Career

MARCH 4, 2019

As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them. Mentor Other Admins.

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Start Here. Go Anywhere. You Decide! Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence

All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Recognize that change is a natural part of professional growth and that it’s never too late to make a move. Embrace the mindset that you have the power to shape your career trajectory, and trust in your ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. Evaluate Your Transferable Skills. You can order your copy here.

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Professional Development: Opportunities for skill development and growth within the company, including training resources and mentoring programs. Performance and Feedback Goal Setting: Process for setting and reviewing personal and professional goals. Would you like some help creating your administrative procedures?

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Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? •

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How to Use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Apps to Document Your Procedures

All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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7 Steps to Documenting Complex Office Procedures and Systems

All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant. The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes.

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How The Innovative Admin Embraces Adaptability for Career Success

All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

As assistants, our executives may be completely satisfied with our skills and abilities today. As the modern workplace continues to evolve, you must embrace innovation and adaptability to stay relevant and indispensable as professionals. For some, this comes easily. So how do you begin? Choose the Innovation Mindset.

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At Your Side: Mentoring in the Workplace

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 17, 2008

She said that new assistants are mentored for the first year of their working career. They work initially as an assistant-in-training and report to a senior assistant for mentoring and help with anything that comes up on the job. Because of this mentoring program they had no problem hiring young assistants right out of college.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Communication Skills. Writing Skills. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. Every admin needs a way to demonstrate their skills and shine a spotlight on their accomplishments. Here are some options to consider: Blog. Work Samples or Portfolio. Certifications.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Administrative Services

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. These kinds of leadership skills are only gained through practice and yet, they’re essential for advancement. Mentor Newbies. There’s no substitution for mastery.

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More OneNote Must-Knows: History, Search, and Template Creation

All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio. If you haven’t checked out that blog post, you can find it here.

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Lots of new speakers added to the Virtual Summit

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016.She She is a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals NZ Inc and is a past National President.

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Personal Growth Is Your Responsibility

Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2015

This may mean attending training programs to increase your skills. Yet, personal development can also mean that you increase your knowledge and skills by taking the initiative to read books, listen to audio tapes, read trade magazines, and be constantly observant of your surroundings.

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Stand Out at Your Next Performance Review With a Professional Portfolio!

All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A professional portfolio is an accurate visual representation of who you are, what you’ve done, and the skills you possess. Your professional portfolio may be print, social, or digital. My latest book, Prove Your Skills! But I highly recommend you develop all three.

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10 Must Follow Admin Resources On Twitter

Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

We’ve noticed that the number of administrative professionals have been surfacing on Twitter has been increasing. With more assistants and professionals advocating for and teaching others how to use this valuable communication tool, assistants are seeing the value and deciding to jump on board. I tell redonkulous stories.

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. Have a look at your time management skills, and how best to invest your efforts on a daily and weekly basis. It’s Become Routine; I Could Do this in My Sleep.

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Why Are You #AdminProud?

All Things Admin

APRIL 25, 2022

I chose to become an executive assistant because I thought my skill set would be a great fit for the position. While studying for my bachelor’s degree at Robert Morris University, I maintained a student role working as an administrative assistant for admissions. He asked if I would be interested in the taking the position.

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Shake It Up!

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Be a leader of the other administrative professionals in your organization. Or another idea is to start an administrative team and host monthly meetings. The skills you develop by giving formal presentations help you in your every day life. Again, these are skills you can use every day. Join Toastmasters.

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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART III: The Final Day

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Next, Joan Burge took the stage with a strong message reminding us all why we’re really here, and how every professional can truly “Expand Your Influence.” We reassembled once more for a hard-hitting session on professional appearance and first impressions presented by Peggy Vasquez, “Your Image and You: Polish and Professional Presence.”.

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What’s Your Space Style Preference?

All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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What’s Your Time Style Preference?

All Things Admin

JANUARY 4, 2023

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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5 Ways To Amplify Your Personal Brand

Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

Imagine how much your life will change if you are reading 19 life, business and personal development books a year. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because? What sets you apart?

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3 Tips to Organize Your Executive & Team Members

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. Related Posts: Organization Skills for Administrative Assistants (Video). Special thanks to Julie for her great post!

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3 Tips for Organizing Your Executive & Team Members

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

She is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin , a company dedicated to developing and providing breakthrough products, training, mentoring, and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. Connect with Julie on Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. She often lists all associations in the back of her publication and has a wide network across the globe of resources for administrative professionals. (JF).

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Administrative Assistant Conference Speaker Lisa Olsen

Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

Lisa Olsen is dedicated to the administrative career and helping administrative professionals recognize their potential. In 2007, she took her passion and presentation skills on the road launching her part-time business, Wingspan.

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How to Become an Expert in Your Chosen Field

Eat Your Career

MAY 4, 2015

One of the most common things I hear from professionals when discussing reputation in the workplace is that they want to be seen as an expert. Whether you’re an administrative professional, a CEO, or a NASA engineer, expertise is something to strive for. Mentor Someone In Your Field. Pretty cool. Experts know their stuff.

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How to Become an Expert in Your Chosen Field

Eat Your Career

MAY 4, 2015

One of the most common things I hear from professionals when discussing reputation in the workplace is that they want to be seen as an expert. Whether you’re an administrative professional, a CEO, or a NASA engineer, expertise is something to strive for. Mentor Someone In Your Field. Pretty cool. Experts know their stuff.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. When an administrator asks me, “What is critical thinking?” I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. When an administrator asks me, “What is critical thinking?” I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

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Celebrate Admin Professionals Month by Resolving to Write “Right”

Dare to Innovate: How to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

Your Administrative Assistant Is Your Greatest Asset

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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started

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Start Here. Go Anywhere. You Decide! Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence

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Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals

How to Use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Apps to Document Your Procedures

7 Steps to Documenting Complex Office Procedures and Systems

Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

How The Innovative Admin Embraces Adaptability for Career Success

At Your Side: Mentoring in the Workplace

5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Administrative Services

More OneNote Must-Knows: History, Search, and Template Creation

Lots of new speakers added to the Virtual Summit

Personal Growth Is Your Responsibility

Stand Out at Your Next Performance Review With a Professional Portfolio!

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