Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years. Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. What is coming up on the calendar for the next three weeks? This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number. If the band doesn't show up, the party will be boring.

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Who's the Real Boss?

JANUARY 10, 2019

And in this day and age, whilst we still battle internally in business with the out-dated stereotypes attached to our roles, we also often find these stereotypes creeping into the job descriptions and accompanying advertised salaries for our roles, creating silly perceptions for everyone to see and stereotypes that really do become inescapable.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

Speak up and say the hard thing. Whether it was the actor who needed to be fired or the budget that needed to be cut or the scene that just wasn’t working, Olympia was usually the one who spoke the words that needed to be said but could also hurt people’s feelings. Stand up for what and who you believe in. Don’t change a word.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

On the other hand, I hear from assistants that job descriptions are obsolete, salary bands are slow to move, and job titles do not reflect the level of responsibility for the role. Speak Up! “We This article first appeared in Executive Support Magazine, a global training publication, and a must-read for any administrative professional.

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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.” They do whatever it takes to get the job done, even if it means taking work home and staying up all night to hit a deadline. Do the research on your salary. Given a choice, advocate for salary versus hourly compensation.

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