Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

My friend Meagan Strout (CEO of Tack Advisors – the leading provider of management consulting and recruitment for administrative professionals) agreed to share the recording of this recent webinar she hosted with Lacretia Adamski about planning events in a post-covid world. webinars-on-demand/. TackAdvisors.co.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Administrative Professionals leading in the 21st-century. With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2016

Office Dynamics is all a buzz with the anticipation and excitement of Administrative Professionals Week the end of this month. Because administrative professionals are the backbone of every organization. But we don’t just celebrate assistants the last week of April, we love to celebrate the profession the entire month.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. After all, you will have to invest time for your development and in many instances, your company will have to make a financial investment.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Procedures are more than just documents; they are a roadmap for new hires, guiding them through the complexities of their new role and the company culture without constant supervision. Even if you’ve performed similar roles before, your first days and weeks at a new company were probably a bit daunting.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

Achieving excellence as an administrative professional is no different. Once you have gotten into the above habits, it’s important to start scheduling time for a deeper dive into your professional development plan, as well as for extended training sessions. Lay the Foundation.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 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. Getting educated can be as easy as 1-2-3-4-5-6! Lets grow together! Do your homework.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

April is one of my favorite months because, here at Office Dynamics, we get to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of those in the administrative profession! In case you are not aware, Administrative Professionals Week is April 24 – 28. But we celebrate the entire month of April. I had 29 secrets!

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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

JUNE 12, 2018

Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc. Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. Some reasons include: Job loss and/or need for employment.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 21, 2020

It can be reimbursement for a webinar, registration for a professional development conference, or even subsidizing a course at your local community college. Will the training take place on company time? Cost and benefit analysis (This course costs $X, but will ultimately save the company $Y.). The solution?

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. The day had gone pretty much as you would imagine – being shuffled between conference rooms and offices meeting various team members, answering carefully planned questions, hearing all about how great the company was to work for.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. While I don’t love every aspect of running a company, I absolutely love my career in helping administrative professionals and their executives improve the quality of their work life. Sign up for our free educational videos.

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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. Throw yourself.”. ―

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Audacious Admin

AUGUST 15, 2016

Executive Secretary LIVE is the world's leading international event for senior and aspiring Administrative Professionals & Executive Assistants! Co-Facilitated By: Debbi Shaffer, Anita Maginniss, Susan Leahy Administrative Professionals are crucial to the success of both the executives they support and their companies.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Often if you have attended a workshop, seminar, course, in-house training, even a webinar, you can attain a Certificate of Completion. For example, a company such as a Skillpath could hold a full-day workshop at a hotel. There are Certifications and Professional Designations. Certification is a different ballgame.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Often if you have attended a workshop, seminar, course, in-house training, even a webinar, you can attain a Certificate of Completion. For example, a company such as a Skillpath could hold a full-day workshop at a hotel. There are Certifications and Professional Designations. Certification is a different ballgame.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. The company I work for has a great attitude toward staff professional development and hiring from within for open positions or new position needs.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:34 PM Labels: 30 years of service , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , professional service , quality service Reactions: 2comments: Jodith said. It's up to us to educate them on the benefits of an assistant. That's a great point, Patricia. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. It is an American based company and I am in Canada, but the cards I sent were all received within a week. To send to clients of your company. What a convenient way to send cards. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:24 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , E-mail chaos , E-Mail Management , making sense out of e-mail Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , dates , fixed time , real time Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. February 26, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. They said it works with most phone services. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Lynn was in good company as some notable winners of the 2010 Stevie® Awards included: - Executive of the Year: Lawrence J. Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle - Best Overall Company of the Year: Apple Inc. Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. January 18, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:28 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Atlanta , Atlanta Aquarium , High Museum of Art , Life Summit , OfficeArrow Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:14 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , courtesy , reminders , waiting Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:48 PM Labels: adminisrative professional , Administrative Assistant , bloopers , new blog Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

January 07, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. My company has a cafeteria which is also very dangerous to the waist line. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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