All Things Admin

MARCH 11, 2024

When it comes to developing, updating, and sharing your procedures, automation and technology can be invaluable resources. Many administrative professionals are still hesitant to experiment with automation and AI tools. A documented procedure is still a procedure, no matter how rudimentary it may be. It’s a game changer!

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although most administrative professionals understand that they should have a procedures binder, many still don’t have one. A handwritten procedure is still a documented procedure. We Have 5 Resources For You! This is often because the process seems overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! But it doesn’t have to be!

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 16, 2019

You want to be successful in your job as an administrative professional, but you feel your writing may not be as good as it should. Needs to approve every document or only specific kinds before you send them? Celebrate Administrative Professionals Month with a fresh resolve to boost your writing skills in the next 52 weeks.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. Procedures are documented, step-by-step instructions for performing tasks or processes. Procedure – A documented, step-by-step guide that tells someone how to complete a certain task or process.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

What You Need to Know In order to manage your CEUs, you first need to know how many hours of continuing education are required to maintain your certification, in what time frame they need to be completed, and what kind of training or independent study qualifies. Some people use a simple Word document or Excel spreadsheet.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How are you supposed to document everything for reference, as well? If you want to make consistent progress on procedures documentation, you need to make it a habit, not a project. So, the trick is to find a way to integrate procedures documentation and process improvement into the natural flow of your daily work.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2012

As this is the first blog on my new website I thought I would share with you some of the resources I find really helpful. There are loads of websites, training providers and magazines out there for assistants and some are definitely better than others! The website also promotes training for Executive PAs and mentoring services.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

At All Things Admin, we use a learning management system called LearnDash to create our Training on Demand courses. Create two email banners (600×200 px). — One banner with date and register now button. — One banner with just training session title. I’ll share a recent, real-world example of this.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

When you do achieve operational gains, be sure to document and share those with your manager. So, you end up doing a lot of manual work that could be automated if you had more training in this area. Documenting your processes is the first step. Would you like some help creating your administrative procedures?

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

APRIL 17, 2024

Decades of scientific research document the physical harm to brains from all forms of bullying and abuse. In my work training Executive Assistants all over the world, they report stories of colleagues who intimidate and create a hostile work environment through incivility. But why is damaging someone’s brain at work normalized?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 16, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Administrative professionals who are constantly innovating, willing to embrace AI instead of fearing it, and doing their best to learn and grow with the changing times and technologies are not at risk of being replaced by AI. It won’t be long until it puts me out of a job.” Does it sound harsh? Maybe…but it’s the truth. The reason?

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2022

Every administrative professional needs a procedures manual. Procedures are documented processes that explain exactly how to complete a task. When you save your documents like this, I strongly recommend a naming convention that keeps your documents organized for quick reference.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

” For many administrative professionals, this is the single hardest moment of your annual performance review. It will help guide all of the decisions you make related to investing money in training and networking, which skills you want to improve or develop, and ultimately, where you want your career to take you.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 30, 2024

When I’m waiting for a training video to upload, I don’t like doing other tasks on my computer to slow it down. For example, when I create a task list for a new project, I typically include a task for procedures documentation. We Have Even More Procedures Development Resources For You Here! Leverage built-in wait times.

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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. She is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin , a company dedicated to developing innovative products, training, and resources for administrative professionals worldwide.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

It allows you to demonstrate your career experience, accomplishments, resources, and more. The biggest reason you need a social portfolio, in addition to your print and digital versions, is that it makes you easy to find in a sea of other administrative professionals. Training Specialist. City Clerk. College Educator.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

In a 5,000-word document I recently edited, those two words appeared 14 times, while only five were deemed necessary to the meaning. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administration professionals add power to their pen. by Barbara McNichol. Do you have a habit of starting a sentence with the word “start” or “begin”?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Cloud-Based File Storage: Tired of attaching documents to emails and relying on track changes to keep up with multiple people editing the same files? Designed by Freepik. You can read part 1 here. The solution? Smartphone apps!

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Google Workspace is a collaboration and productivity suite, similar to Microsoft 365, that allows you to create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, manage your email, and attend virtual meetings. What is Google Workspace? It’s browser-based, which means everything is done directly from your web browser.

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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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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

I proofread and edited a lot of policy documents in that position. Thankfully, the company I worked for provided an employee training certification course that introduced all of the principles of insurance, and made sure we could all speak and understand the language. That way, you can be a resource for others in the office!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Organization skills for administrative assistants are one of the most valuable skills to have as an administrative assistant. Without the ability to organize your work and your resources, you could be twisting in the wind in no time. You should also have a master document of all your files, and the location of those files.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. Did you update your resume, professional portfolio, and other vital career documents? •

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

A good system is documentable, sharable, and repeatable. Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Human resources. Systems are at the heart of every successful admin and office!

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2021

It’s a combination of your personal mission, vision, and goals that will guide your professional growth and development. If you don’t implement it then it’s just a document taking up space on your hard drive. But having a career plan is not enough. Here’s how to put your career plan to work for you. Keep It Visible. Yours will too!

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital. Fortunately, your professional portfolio is a huge help in this area. By documenting your accomplishments as they occur, you’re creating a permanent record of everything you do, ensuring that nothing is forgotten.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

Achieving excellence as an administrative professional is no different. For simple notes, I like to use sticky notes on the frame of my monitor as placeholders until I have a chance to document the change; when the monitor gets too crowded, then I know I need to make time for an update. Lay the Foundation.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. What I’ve found over time is a lot of people don’t take the time to properly organize the documents and materials that support their career growth and development. Professional Network.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Good systems are documentable, so you start by writing down the process required to accomplish the task at hand. Since you, your executive, and team members likely all have different style preferences, you need to be very clear about the organization systems you have in place (for filing paper, filing digital documents, etc.).

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 30, 2012

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Join Christy Crump, 25-year veteran administrative professional and minute taker, September 4 for Advanced Minute Taking Workshop.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Good systems are documentable, so you start by writing down the process required to accomplish the task at hand. Since you, your executive, and team members likely all have different style preferences, you need to be very clear about the organization systems you have in place (for filing paper, filing digital documents, etc.).

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 14, 2021

So instead of using work computers on internal networks to manage documents and send basic email, our devices are now full-fledged collaboration hubs, reaching out over the internet to exchange data with countless different services. If your organization is expecting you to use your personal home computer for work, this is a red flag.

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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! Using resources like Open Table will allow you to see all the top-rated restaurants around your traveler’s meetings and hotel. However, they don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

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