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JANUARY 9, 2023

Like many of you reading or watching this, I also managed projects (in an unofficial capacity) throughout my career as an administrative professional. Since obtaining my PMP certification, I’ve had a lot of people (including many administrative professionals) ask if they should consider it. Quick Tips.

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MARCH 10, 2015

(Excerpt from Office Dynamics’ World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program). I’m going to give 9 of my top communication tips that help administrative assistants thrive in their business communications with their business partner (and others!). Star and World Class Assistants think before they speak, in most instances.

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APRIL 18, 2019

We want to hear from you, what are your favorite tips for better organization? Share some of your organization skills, tips, and tricks in the comments below. The post 9 Ways to Improve Your Organization Skills for Administrative Assistants appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Teaching a weekly fitness class—like writing weekly business messages—can get repetitious. Examples from a fitness class: “Drop your head to your shoulder like it’s a 10-pound bowling ball.”. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. Colorful similes lead to smiles.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Joan Burge, a renowned author and administrative expert, is the creator of the Star Achievement Series®, World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program, more than 40 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals and author of several books.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

97% of administrative professionals are female. Benefits of Attending the World Class Assistant Certificate Program (as shared by course participants). Select Your World Class Assistant Training Dates Today. The post 7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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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

APRIL 8, 2015

We have received numerous requests from assistants for permission to view our recorded or live webinars with their administrative peers or team. Here’s some advice on how you can make training for your administrative team fun. 6 Tips To Make Learning Fun & Ensure Your Team Will Remember What They Learned. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

As you might have learned in high school composition class, strive to express one thought in one sentence. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pens. Rewrite Negative into Positive. Build Bridges to Guide Your Reader. End Sentences with Your Strongest Point.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2013

This series stemmed from questions I was getting from our readers, friends and fans about what it is like to work with Joan, how do I plan our annual conference for administrative excellence and other administrative professionals training events, and what my top tips for assistants are. What would you want to know?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas.

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C-Suite Assistants

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, without a combination of prior experience and skills, it can be difficult for administrative professionals to truly succeed in their roles within an organization. Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) : Requires two years of experience for eligibility. Upskilling can change that.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

I was teaching a class two weeks ago from the Star Achievement Series®. Of course, we had plenty to talk about and one tip an attendee mentioned was, “setting healthy boundaries.” Related: Set Healthy Boundaries Webinar for Administrative Professionals. Setting Healthy Boundaries.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

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?” Our conference and World Class Assistant™ our very different learning events. Our World Class Assistant™ Certificate course is limited to 20 attendees.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Tax Tip for the Office Professional It’s that time of year again- tax season! Here is a tax tip for all office professionals that go above and beyond the call of duty during the year and spend their own money without getting reimbursed. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 5, 2015

Joan Burge, a renowned author and administrative expert, is the creator of the Star Achievement Series®, World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program, more than 40 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals and author of several books. Learned new ways and ideas to self-improve in many areas!”.

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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. Toastmasters and other similar groups or classes build confidence and teach you how to communicate your thoughts in a way that is clear, concise and impactful.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

I hope you had a great week last week and were able to apply the tips I had for communicating with people from different generations. Today I am focusing on tactfully voicing your opinion, which is another topic I cover in our World Class Assistant Certification course. Come see me live in Chicago for Administrative Professionals Week!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 5, 2013

One thing that bugs me as a 22-year corporate trainer trying to instill confidence in administrative professionals is when I am teaching a class whereby I have assigned leaders for each table and they delegate their role to another person at their table instead of taking on the role themselves.

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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. The classes are held in Las Vegas.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

As an administrative or executive assistant, your power will come from your brilliance! Here are a few tips: Look for ways to add value to the company. I often see this in my training classes. It comes from your thinking and fully engaging all your senses every day throughout the day. This is no easy feat but you can do it.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Every page is filled will useful tips, latest trends, how-to information, and stories that will encourage you to reach for the stars regardless of your title or chosen profession. As executive assistants and administrative professionals, you work with and meet a magnitude of people. World Class Assistant Certificate Program.

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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. Then defer to the Star Essentials tip below. (I

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

I was a guest speaker for the Administrative Professionals Forum. While I was only there 4 hours, I absorbed much and have several tips I want to share with you so I will break this story up into a few blogs. is an individual who has been attending Star Achievement classes. One of the classes was on goal setting.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

I was a guest speaker for the Administrative Professionals Forum. While I was only there 4 hours, I absorbed much and have several tips I want to share with you so I will break this story up into a few blogs. is an individual who has been attending Star Achievement classes. One of the classes was on goal setting.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

You have the luxury of attending class whenever and wherever you like as long as you have access to a computer. There are many topics offered in the realm of professional development. Topics include: communicating effectively, tips/tricks for MS Office software programs, business writing, etc.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Your writing speaks about you as a professional, dont give the wrong impression. Take a business writing class or ask a colleague to review your writing before you make it public. Join Professional Development Organizations Joining professional organizations will give you the opportunity to network with individuals in your field.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

As the need and responsibilities for the administrative professional grows, so will the code. At The Office Professionals Place, we recognize that privacy of your personal information is important. I will seek results and be detail oriented. I will perform my duties and responsibilities to the best of my capabilities.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 7, 2010

I thought about how prepared I was as an administrative professional for the possibility of a loss of the technology that I use each day. Statistics show that 6 out of 10 administrative professionals touch the same piece of paper at least 21 times a day! What if I couldn’t access the internet? Do you have a Plan B?

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 4, 2010

Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 8:46 AM Labels: Tips/Techniques 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Meet the Author Dewoun M Hayes, CAP Worklife Coach The Office Professionals Place Pages Home About Me Dewoun's Presentations Testimonials Need a speaker? Template images by luoman.

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JULY 29, 2009

Attend seminars and conferences, subscribe to professional publications, get or become a mentor, and take classes (i.e. At The Office Professionals Place, we recognize that privacy of your personal information is important. It is essential to continue to hone in those skills that will make you the indispensable assistant.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

I would highly suggest that both new and more "seasoned" administrative professionals print this out and keep it close by. At The Office Professionals Place, we recognize that privacy of your personal information is important. Thank you for this extremely educational and thought-provoking article.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Joan Burge designed the course materials with follow-up activities and assessments to be completed outside of class time. Action Items and Follow-up Activities extend learning beyond the class room and empower students to self-develop. Star Savers™ provide quick tips that can be applied right away.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 24, 2009

The Office Professionals Place Topics Communication (18) Development (5) Leadership (6) Productivity (10) Tips/Techniques (14) Workplace Humor (1) Workplace Mental Health (13) The Office Professionals Place Privacy Policy The privacy of our visitors to [link] is important to us. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 15, 2009

The Office Professionals Place Topics Communication (18) Development (5) Leadership (6) Productivity (10) Tips/Techniques (14) Workplace Humor (1) Workplace Mental Health (13) The Office Professionals Place Privacy Policy The privacy of our visitors to [link] is important to us. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 8, 2016

World Class Assistant Certificate Program , September 2016. Conference for Administrative Excellence (The Revolutionary Assistant), October 2016. Respond in the comments or join the conversation at www.Facebook.com/OfficeDynamics. What’s coming up next? Joan and Jasmine will be at Admin Pro Forum in Orlando, Fl.

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