Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. Clear indication of administrative intent and commitment.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you’re still with me though, I want to share with you my three tips for how you can set yourself up for success in 2024 the Liz way. R&R Liz Style – Tip One Let’s start with tip one. R&R Liz Style – Tip Two Now that you’ve looked back, it’s time to look forward. Think broad and narrow.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you’re still with me though, I want to share with you my three tips for assistants. R&R Liz Style – Tip One Let’s start with tip one. R&R Liz Style – Tip Two Now that you’ve looked back, it’s time to look forward. So my second tip is to do some goal setting. Think broad and narrow.

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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.

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All Things Admin

MAY 10, 2022

For administrative professionals looking to grow their careers, social media is one of the most powerful tools at their disposal. With 310 million monthly active users, LinkedIn provides you with an excellent opportunity to connect and network with thousands of business professionals. Grow your professional network.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

The benefits of this are of course so you don’t forget anything. Of course, this should reflect on the work schedule you make, but getting started early also means there are other things you can do to keep you on your toes, such as daily exercise and a good breakfast. Make a list. Be an early bird. Minimize interruptions.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2015

Office Dynamics launched a series of webinars this year and online courses. 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.

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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! Here are some of their tips to help you stay on top! It’s about picking the right airline and, of course, timing! What are your top tips? Flight Preferences.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Those people who write the minutes probably use their own version of shorthand (tips on how to do this are covered in this post ), text language or EasyScript. The disadvantage of being a good shorthand typist in a meeting is that you can fall into the trap of taking too much down because you’ve been trained to take verbatim minutes.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

For these reasons, I wanted to share some tips that have pulled me through times of turbulence. Update your professional portfolio. Take time to spruce up your resume and Linkedin profile with recent job titles, courses, and certifications that give you a competitive edge. Things Not to Do: Watch the news feed all day.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message. These skills are transferable into other parts of an administrator’s role.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. Well, of course, I said yes. Such a lovely time of year.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Of course, your goal is readability. As you craft your message, use bridge words and phrases to keep your train of thought moving forward. reinforce an idea: indeed, in fact, of course, by all means. reinforce an idea: indeed, in fact, of course, by all means. At the same time, you desire to be fast and efficient.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

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 © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2015

April 14, 2015 / PRNewswire / — With Administrative Professionals Week ( April 19-25 ) approaching, many members of the office support team will receive special acknowledgment for their contributions. ” OfficeTeam offers five tips for managers when recognizing staff : 1. Say thanks. MENLO PARK, Calif.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2015

<Guest Blog Post by Judi Moreo> One of the biggest assets any Administrative Assistant can have is the understanding that her personal growth is her responsibility. This may mean attending training programs to increase your skills. The post Personal Growth Is Your Responsibility appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Over the past 14 years, Robyn has led in excess of 500 plus minute taking courses for over 1,000 participants. Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016.She

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All Things Admin

MAY 10, 2022

For administrative professionals looking to grow their careers, social media is one of the most powerful tools at their disposal. With 310 million monthly active users, LinkedIn provides you with an excellent opportunity to connect and network with thousands of business professionals. Grow your professional network.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

If you want to start curating your career, these five tips will help. Invest in your professional growth by pursuing certifications, attending industry conferences, and participating in workshops or online courses. Building a strong professional network can open doors to new opportunities and invaluable insights.

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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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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

Training – Yellow. Bonus tip: You can also import custom tags from another user’s notebook by following these steps: RIGHT-click on the ICON next to the tag name. This three-part course will make you a OneNote pro in no time! And OneNote makes it easy to create a color-coding system that works for you! Company Projects – Green.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Whether your team relationship is just beginning or has matured, you will benefit from these tips. Of course, there are many pieces that fall under communication. Well, I hope you like my 8 killer tips! The post 8 Killer Tips for a Successful Executive and Assistant Partnership appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

Then, of course, plans can change at the drop of a hat and your work starts all over again. It’s almost enough to break the spirit of the most dedicated administrative professional! It’s truly a game changer for administrative professionals! Replay is now available here. Learning Highlights. Absolutely.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

97% of administrative professionals are female. Many executive and administrative assistants will ask, “When do you need this?” Of course the common answer is, “As soon as you can get it to me?” Benefits of Attending the World Class Assistant Certificate Program (as shared by course participants).

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Consider enrolling in courses, attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or participating in relevant training programs to enhance your skill set. Such experiences allow you to build credibility, validate your interest, and expand your professional network. Adapt and Course Correct.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

However, after a recent turn of events such as staffing vacancies and promotions, I have found myself providing administrative support to several other key managers while we recruit for vacant positions. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending. To think otherwise is wishful thinking!

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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. How administrative assistants can be heard. • How to get training at work. •

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Good news -- I am actually the guest speaker for a webinar on this very subject for the Administrative Professional Today on September 10. Minutes are meant to be concise, factual, and objective recording of what has happened during the course of a meeting. Other Tips: * You cannot inject personal preferences into your notes.

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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

OCTOBER 13, 2015

As an administrative professional, you probably already know that a big part of your job involves “managing” other people—namely, the Executive(s) you support. The problem, of course, is that we’re moving at Mach speed in today’s workplace. Managing Your Executive’s Day (October Free Webinar).

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

You'll discover valuable tips and tricks for letting Excel handle a lot of your more challenging project management tasks! Editor, Administrative Professional Today. P.S. Registration Bonus: Sign up for the Microsoft Excel for Project Management webinar and we'll send you 59 Technology Tips for the Administrative Professional.

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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. You may think this would be a biased conversation about our curriculum-based designation courses but it was far from that! It can be a very hard sell.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

Of course, here’s where emotional intelligence is critical: there has to be positive chemistry between an EA and their executive. Do you need someone who can lead and inspire other administrative professionals? They must also adapt to their style and recognize when, if, and how the executive is open to change, if at all!

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

”) and the on-site training seminars. This piqued my interest as he outlined how cross-training helped boost employee morale and retention. “How do you invest in your administrative staff? So you may be thinking, “Does offering training really counterbalance a less than stellar salary?”

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2011

One very outdated proofing tip you’ll hear about at practically every writing seminar. Editor, Administrative Professional Today. From common errors (and how to avoid them) to tips on structure, revisions and more, this Executive Summary will help you improve your business communication skills. HR professionals.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Good news -- I am actually the guest speaker for a webinar on this very subject for the Administrative Professional Today on September 10. Minutes are meant to be concise, factual, and objective recording of what has happened during the course of a meeting. Other Tips: * You cannot inject personal preferences into your notes.

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