Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. Event planning. Technology.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART III: The Final Day. This article is part 3 of our conference recap. click here for Office Dynamics Conference Recap part 1 and part 2. Next, Joan Burge took the stage with a strong message reminding us all why we’re really here, and how every professional can truly “Expand Your Influence.”

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. One thing I hear Joan encourage during conferences, webinars, and one on one conversations is to be courageous.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Just over a week ago, I had the honor of attending the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. As a proud former administrative professional, I consider myself intimately familiar with the unique challenges—and unique rewards—of the field. When it comes to conferences, I’ve attended many.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2012

There is one “To Do” your administrative assistant can’t help you with … remembering Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 25! This book outlines 12 competency areas, such as strategy and workplace philosophy, to help administrative professionals become top performers and maintain their competitive edge.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

As a proud former administrative professional , I’ve always enjoyed being a part of the admin community. It was a passion project and I loved the idea that, by sharing my workplace challenges, I could help other admins. Today, I am still a true supporter of administrative professionals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

Have you ever thought about your responsibility and power to improve ethical standards in the workplace? Ethics in the workplace is a unique topic. Studies have shown that are generally four ethical types that we find in the workplace: The conformist follows the rules rather than questions authority figures.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2020

Since 1990, we have provided rich resources for administrative professionals around the world. Everything from improving time-management skills to refining your career portfolio to compete in a post-COVID-19 workplace. As you can imagine, we have covered thousands of assistant-focused topics over the decades. That is…

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2014

Administrative Conference Scholarship Application Announcement. I am excited to share with you that we are now accepting applications for scholarships for the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence happening this Sept 30-Oct 3 at the Red Rock Resort & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Sincerely, Jasmine Freeman.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. With each message we'll introduce a speaker and share with you a little bit about them as well as why we chose them to be a presenter at the 19th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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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. Connection brings comfort and control.

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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 19, 2017

This article is part one in a two-part series on productivity apps for administrative professionals by Julie Perrine. What time is your executive’s flight to Cleveland for the big conference? Julie will be one of the featured speakers at the 2017 Conference for Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas this October.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2019

For the first time ever, we will be introducing the Joan Burge Innovation Award at the 2019 Conference for Administrative Excellence. Office Dynamics is excited to announce this first-time session whereby 5 – 7 conference participants will be able to “show” what they have done that would represent being innovative.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Mentors & Masterminds, a dating service for administrative professionals looking for their perfect mentor match! Special thank you to Debbi Shaffer, Audacious Admin, for taking the time to conduct this interview during our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes Have you ever been on a conference call and couldnt get a word in because there were so many people on the call and they were talking over each other? Does it seem like nothing is accomplished on conference calls? Lets grow together! Start on time and end on time.

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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. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It’s no secret that the modern workplace is overflowing with communication tools and channels. We knew if meetings were taking place because we saw them happening in physical conference rooms. This can create serious problems for teams—and especially for administrative professionals and the people they support.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Our conference is just a few weeks away, in fact, registration closes tomorrow ! Our conference is just a few weeks away and I’m over-the-moon with excitement to greet attendees from across the United States (and the world). Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. I’m professional.” Equally important, you’ll be better able to manage crises and difficult people so their impact on the workplace is minimal.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. I’m professional.” Equally important, you’ll be better able to manage crises and difficult people so their impact on the workplace is minimal.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 29, 2015

Every administrative professional knows nothing in life or work is constant. In today’s workplace, we’re continually forced to adapt, shift, think and act on our toes, and just generally CHANGE (a word most people fear!). I just cannot wait to get to the conference in October. ” Kathy McClure.

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

I realized staying at home was not for me—I needed to be in the workplace. It was my dream to quickly move up in the administrative arena and work for top executives as soon as possible. Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. 2016 Conference On Demand – 2.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 26, 2016

For years, Joan Burge has taught Administrative Professionals how to break into the management inner circle by embracing a powerful set of professional principles. In this month’s webinar, Joan is talking to a special guest, Peggy Vasquez, a successful Administrative Professional and author of “Not Just an Admin.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2016

I look forward to attending your ( 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence ), The Revolutionary Assistant, again this October and reunite with my administrative professional friends I met last year. It’s a great conference to network in an intimate setting and get to know each other.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

You vent to your friends, your family, or other administrative professional colleagues, who understand the pressure of your job. At the Conference for Administrative Excellence this fall, I’m going to help you hone lots of skills to be more resilient to change and stressful situations in the workplace.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2015

Are you perplexed as to the ideal gift to give your administrative assistant in honor of Administrative Professionals Day? What are the ideal Administrative Professional’s Day Gifts? You might want to get your assistant a special book written just for the administrative profession. The payoff is huge.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

We’ve noticed that the number of administrative professionals have been surfacing on Twitter has been increasing. With more assistants and professionals advocating for and teaching others how to use this valuable communication tool, assistants are seeing the value and deciding to jump on board. I tell redonkulous stories.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2014

Of course,what else would we expect of a book that was the outgrowth of a collaborative effort of 240 administrative and executive assistants who attended the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas. Who Took My Pen? Who Took My Pen. Who Took My Pen. Call 800-STAR-139 for quantity pricing.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 19, 2019

Overflowing with secrets, tips, and tools of the profession, this book is a ready resource created by those who “walk the walk and talk the talk” of the complex administrative professional role. This book for administrative and executive assistants is filled with road maps for success, scoring quizzes, real-life stories and examples.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2016

As an administrative professional, you probably think of yourself as an employee. We’re thrilled that Daren will also be a keynote speaker at the Office Dynamics 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in October! Embracing the “Owner” Mentality with Special Guest, Daren Martin, PhD. Learning Highlights.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

Earn positive attention in the workplace and address the most common obstacle standing in the way for most assistants—lack of self-esteem. Simple strategies for earning positive attention in the workplace while still remaining humble and gracious. Do you struggle with getting people to notice you? As an attendee, you will learn….

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

When I was asked to speak at the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , I was ecstatic. And in my nearly 20 years around the administrative staffing industry, I had heard only fantastic things about the conference. During the conference, I spoke about “Trailblazing Your Way to Career Success.”

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Well, I have finally recuperated from our big annual conference for administrative excellence. We hosted 250 energetic administrative professionals from around the world for 4 days. If you are interested in hearing all of our amazing speakers, you can purchase the Conference On Demand (available soon).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2016

Far too often, administrative professionals have a reputation of displaying jealousy. Or if an administrative peer was given a special award within your organization, send a congratulatory e-mail. Typically management recognizes administrative professionals during Administrative Professionals Week.

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