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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. Tip 1: Document Your Procedures If you don’t already have a procedures manual , create one! You’ve been the finder of lost things, the solver of problems, and the office go-to.

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How to Set Communication Standards: Tips for Admins, Leaders and Teams

Eat Your Career

This can create serious problems for teams—and especially for administrative professionals and the people they support. If these scenarios sound painfully familiar, here are some tips that may help. When formality and documentation are the most important factors, send an email.

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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started

All Things Admin

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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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

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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The Anatomy of a Procedure [Infographic]

All Things Admin

Although most administrative professionals understand that they should have a procedures binder, many still don’t have one. These seven tips will help you to create an easy-to-understand set of procedures in no time! 7 Tips for Well-Written Procedures 1. 7 Tips for Well-Written Procedures 1. This is not true.

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Celebrate Admin Professionals Month by Resolving to Write “Right”

Office Dynamics

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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Common Grammar Mistakes that Undermine Your Credibility

Office Dynamics

Documents that were discussed around a meeting table and then edited by a single person now make their way to multiple colleagues via email. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. For the month of May, you can purchase Word Trippers Tips for 60% off.