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. Here are some things you need to keep in mind: Be specific as to what type of training you want. Is it an external class? Internal class?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2015

it can be a big thing in how non-administrative professionals view the role. In my World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program held in Las Vegas, the attendees and I delve into this topic. Assistants/secretaries don’t need training.”. “I In other words, they think of the past and what this role involved 20 or 30 years ago.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

What you can expect Joan to touch on: • building your professional development plan, • promotions, • seeing the BIG picture, • approaching your career with a positive attitude, • ask specific questions regarding your professional development challenges as an administrative professional, • and much more.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Of course, your goal is readability. As you might have learned in high school composition class, strive to express one thought in one sentence. As you craft your message, use bridge words and phrases to keep your train of thought moving forward. .” – Theodore Roosevelt. At the same time, you desire to be fast and efficient.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 13, 2016

I have been training assistants for more than 25 years. Most of my work is conducting onsite seminars for executive assistants and administrative professionals. I love onsite training because I really get to know the organization, their mission, goals and the people I will be teaching. No workplace distractions!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

For the first time in history, the administrative professional’s job description hints at the full engagement of cognitive powers. I often see this in my training classes. The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. Don’t settle for “top of the mind” thinking.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2015

When you are trying to create change, whether in a process or for the administrative community in your organization, it is much easier to be persuasive when there is a group. When administrative professionals work together, there is less duplication, resulting in savings to the company and increased profitability. Welcome input.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Download Your Certificate of Attendance: Certificate-Of-Attendance-The Proactive Professional. Why do you think it’s important for administrative professionals to be proactive? Goal Setting & Branding Yourself for 2017. Question & Answer with administrative expert, Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

(Excerpt from Office Dynamics’ World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program). Star and World Class Assistants think before they speak, in most instances. Ask yourself if your goal is to communicate or to win. When we have conflicting views or opinions, usually our goal is “someone has to win and someone has to lose.

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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. Training & Development. Department Issues.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Then determine your goal. Be a leader of the other administrative professionals in your organization. I have seen many administrative and executive assistants embrace training. And even more admins have led a team through our 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence video series. Join Toastmasters.

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I am so glad Corleen asked this because not only in the administrative arena but in the training arena in general, people get confused between: certificate programs, certifications and professional designations. For example, we have Star Achievement Series Certification training. Certificates are more easily achieved.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I am so glad Corleen asked this because not only in the administrative arena but in the training arena in general, people get confused between: certificate programs, certifications and professional designations. For example, we have Star Achievement Series Certification training. Certificates are more easily achieved.

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! Your resume should include: a long-term career goal (your objective). education (include relevant classes, in-house and external training). You are in charge of your career!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! Your resume should include: a long-term career goal (your objective). education (include relevant classes, in-house and external training). You are in charge of your career!

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

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 Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

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 Lets enjoy our day together.© Needless to say -- it worked!

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NOVEMBER 23, 2016

TRAVO ’s goal is to boil down your arsenal of travel tools, ranging from sticky notes to Excel spreadsheets, to one single booking and planning platform. Our inspiration and drive for this goal has stemmed directly from conversations from admins just like yourself! Inefficient Communications. Organising Traveler Information.

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