All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

The companies that are focused on staying competitive know they must find efficiency gains every place they can. Establishing a Foundation for Continuous Improvement In many companies, leaders are emphasizing operational efficiency. Today, that sounds as archaic as manual typewriters and carbon paper.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 11, 2013

Listen to the leaders in your company. Look into a class for fall. What words do they use? How do they handle a difficult situation? How do they react when the pressure is on? Learn from co-workers. Observe visitors. Read USA Today at least once this week. It will broaden your horizons. Check out free courses at www.coursera.org.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2018

To pick up a book on a subject you want to learn more about, taking a class at the gym, volunteer at your local soup kitchen – you discover more about yourself by taking the time to step back from routine living to do these types of things, such as to set a goal and attain it. To invest in you means to believe in you. Chapter 13, Lead.

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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. Additionally we discuss briefly the World Class Assistant Certificate Program.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 26, 2014

Founded by CEO Joan Burge, Office Dynamics International reached its 24th year of providing the most trusted certification and training systems for peak performance of administrative professionals. The second trend identified is the expansion of succession planning best practices to include top administrative professionals.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2015

ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING PIONEER, OFFICE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, CELEBRATES UNLIKELY 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Las Vegas (June 4, 2015) – Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, is celebrating its 25 th year in business this week.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2015

Whether there are two administrative professionals in your office or 200, joining forces with your administrative peers will contribute to greater success for your organization. When administrative professionals work together, there is less duplication, resulting in savings to the company and increased profitability.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

After all, you will have to invest time for your development and in many instances, your company will have to make a financial investment. For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” Paid or Free?

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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. It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. It can be a very hard sell.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 13, 2016

Most of my work is conducting onsite seminars for executive assistants and administrative professionals. Most of my classes are held in a training room or conference room at the organization’s offices. I’m sure many of you are familiar with these training venues at your own company. No workplace distractions!

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

There is a growing conflict brewing in many companies. One company is mandating staff coming into the office 11 days out of every month and it is up to the team to decide what that looks like. One company is mandating staff coming into the office 11 days out of every month and it is up to the team to decide what that looks like.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Planning travel for others is no simple matter and administrative professionals know this better than anyone else! When picking between airlines, start with the basics: preferred airlines and flight class. All airlines, with the exception of Southwest, charge for economy class passengers to check baggage.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2016

I spend a lot of my time in the training room with administrative professionals all over the country, I am often taken by the words of wisdom that are shared by the savvy assistants in my classes. In fact, I was struck by the words of one particular assistant who seemed savvy beyond her years.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

It makes sense that employers are willing to pay a bit more for administrative professionals who have already proven their advanced proficiency in these areas. Furthermore, any company can put a series of classes together and call them a certification program. Simply “being certified” is not necessarily special anymore.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 10, 2013

This may be a valid concern; after all, much of the work done by administrative assistants in the past can now be accomplished by office automation equipment or advances in technology software. Despite that, more work for administrative professionals can be found in an office setting than you might assume.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 7, 2009

I’m happy to say that we have seen an increase in interest from companies who want to provide some type of training for their administrative professionals later this year. Is it an external class? Internal class? This is good news because it indicates the economy may be starting to turn. Maybe both?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 7, 2009

I’m happy to say that we have seen an increase in interest from companies who want to provide some type of training for their administrative professionals later this year. Is it an external class? Internal class? This is good news because it indicates the economy may be starting to turn. Maybe both?

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Worxbee

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Whether it’s for the holidays, for Administrative Professionals Day, as a thank you, or just because, there are great gift options for every budget. You can look for gifts at any companies you usually use to create business swag, or check out Etsy. You can also look at gift basket companies that offer delivery everywhere.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 5, 2018

During a class I was teaching, a high-level executive assistant that I admire said to her peers, “At our company, we insulate ourselves. This executive assistant is a seasoned professional with 25+ years of experience in the administrative profession. We think we are the best executive assistants alive, but we are not.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2016

When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. I have all the tools and answers to help administrative professionals be successful. Are you fully engaged?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2012

Administrative professionals are not miserable at work, but they don't feel as enthusiastic as they once did. In their professional direction. All employees, including administrative assistants excel most when they feel enthusiastic about their work and deeply involved in (and committed to) the success of the business.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

Here are a few tips: Look for ways to add value to the company. 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. I often see this in my training classes.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

In many companies, employees are mustering up their energy to end the year on a high note. As executive assistants and administrative professionals, you work with and meet a magnitude of people. World Class Assistant Certificate Program. Register for the World Class Assistant course. Self Improvement.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 9, 2010

I am so excited and happy for many administrative professionals whose companies have finally had an epiphany about the value of on-site professional development as a necessary component of administrative excellence. The first of 4 classes (which will be taught in 4 months) was a huge success.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 9, 2010

I am so excited and happy for many administrative professionals whose companies have finally had an epiphany about the value of on-site professional development as a necessary component of administrative excellence. The first of 4 classes (which will be taught in 4 months) was a huge success.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 25, 2022

“I chose the admin career because I knew there would always be a need for admins in every industry and company. I am #adminproud because I know I am seen as a leader at my company, and I have earned the trust of all my colleagues.” – Raschelle M., Eventually, 13 years later, I received my Administrative Assistant Associate Degree.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is a vital topic I cover in my Star Achievement Series® , World Class Assistant™ Certificate program , and one-on-one coaching. Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate. Do you have the courage to be World Class?

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

On one hand, we know that Executive Assistants are the backbone of companies, the right arms to their managers, and the face of the company culture. We concluded that the compensation gap – if one exists – is a vital one to address between HR professionals and assistants in all companies, large and small.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

I was a guest speaker for the Administrative Professionals Forum. is an individual who has been attending Star Achievement classes. One of the classes was on goal setting. Nancy had gone above and beyond what was requested in the class and came up with a fabulous post class activity.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

I was a guest speaker for the Administrative Professionals Forum. is an individual who has been attending Star Achievement classes. One of the classes was on goal setting. Nancy had gone above and beyond what was requested in the class and came up with a fabulous post class activity.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. I have all the tools and answers to help administrative professionals be successful. The ideas is.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

For example, a company such as a Skillpath could hold a full-day workshop at a hotel. There are Certifications and Professional Designations. Those stand for Certified Professional Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional. It is the CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional).

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

For example, a company such as a Skillpath could hold a full-day workshop at a hotel. There are Certifications and Professional Designations. Those stand for Certified Professional Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional. It is the CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

Take a class at a local university. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because? Mentor someone in the company. This is what permanent beta is all about. It is about making a lifelong commitment to continual personal development.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. Most of my work is conducting on-site workshops and seminars for a specific organization's administrative professionals' staff. The other four were fairly new to the company -- somewhere between two weeks to five months. Be a sponge.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. Most of my work is conducting on-site workshops and seminars for a specific organization's administrative professionals' staff. The other four were fairly new to the company -- somewhere between two weeks to five months. Be a sponge.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Attend seminars and conferences, subscribe to professional publications, get or become a mentor, and take classes (i.e.

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