Bonnie Low-Krayman

APRIL 17, 2024

The damage can be healed, but it requires a return to psychological safety and a commitment by leaders to a zero-tolerance policy on workplace bullying. Bullying is becoming a medical issue in the workplace, especially for assistants. But why is damaging someone’s brain at work normalized? The damage is visible on brain scans.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years. Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional. What is dying is being the office mom.

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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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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 29, 2023

In this episode, Whitney talks about networking with colleagues, professional development, setting boundaries, taking risks, and the influence and power that administrative professionals hold in the workplace. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

In the modern business world, email is a constant force pressing upon us. Email isn’t restricted to typical working hours. While this is completely normal at the Executive level, it’s less standard in the Administrative world. Executives – Email Around The Clock from Office Dynamics on Vimeo.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

This proves assistants are getting serious about their career and training and HR departments are valuing continued education for this role. More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. I hear questions like, “Will this give me an advantage in the workplace?”

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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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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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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

Silence is the enemy of fixing what is broken in our workplace. This includes workplace bullying and discrimination and career progression, to name just three. Can we all be mindful of not expecting answers to emails and texts in the middle of the night? Do your homework. I wish that we break the silence. The big given is 24.

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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. Set reminders, alerts, and alarms, sync to Outlook or other email programs, and never miss an important meeting or event. What time is your executive’s flight to Cleveland for the big conference?

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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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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The new hybrid and remote workplace has changed all the rules regarding time and work schedules of the staff. The workplace of 2023 is one where managers want staff back in the office and staff are struggling to comply while holding onto their flexible schedules. I am excited to work with you towards building your ultimate workplace.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 22, 2020

I am reminded of the many training workshops I’ve led where we’ve discussed change and how to manage it in the workplace. I’ve had all of my training events for the month of March postponed and it looks like April is soon to follow. No matter your personal circumstances, we are all being tested right now. Believe me, I get it.

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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. It’s browser-based, which means everything is done directly from your web browser.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

As Joan explained, neither her career, nor this signature annual gathering, is about “training” — it’s about making work lives substantially BETTER for administrative professionals in every stage of their careers, and carving out the administrative path as a career of choice for high-performing and high-potential individuals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Do you demonstrate a professional presence every day, even when someone has upset you? But do you always “listen” or do you distract yourself with reading emails while someone is talking to you? Or maybe you checked good listener. Each of us can do better each and every day.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© 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. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Instant access to the recorded program featuring Joan Burge (link will be emailed to all registered attendees). Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. 15 minutes of Q&A with Joan. Come prepared and bring your most pressing challenges!). How to balance work and life.

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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. I attend your free webinars , receive the Monday Motivator emails and I have most of your books in my library!

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

It’s almost enough to break the spirit of the most dedicated administrative professional! In this month’s webinar, administrative training expert Joan Burge is revealing the solution—a brand new way to ease the burden on you and ensure your executive is happy. It’s truly a game changer for administrative professionals!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

With the article attached, I sent Johnny a short email introducing myself and asked for a conversation with a brief explanation about why. We agreed training is essential for assistants. One other important point brought out is that sometimes companies have training dollars that are not widely advertised among the staff.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

She also shared tips for creating more fun in the workplace while effectively juggling the myriad responsibilities of a top administrative professional. But if that’s true, then why do most administrative professionals continue to operate in silos when collaboration is so good for business?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 1, 2016

Welcome to April, a month that can change your career if you’re an administrative professional. We love this time of year, it’s time to shine the spotlight on our favorite office professional, you, the assistant. Kemetia Foley, Admin Renegade Blog & 2016 Conference for Administrative Excellence Speaker.

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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. email, instant chat, phone, text messaging, etc.).

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. I have learned over 42 years in the workplace, that most difficult people, have a soft spot inside. Take baby steps and you will conquer the email dragon. Have fun with it!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

APRIL 5, 2022

I reached out to Dr. Holmes by email to see if I could learn more about how he was approaching these issues with his business students and to tell him about my work with Assistants and leaders. That email turned into a Zoom call, which led to an invitation to give two virtual presentations at Rutgers Camden in March 2021.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2012

I can’t tell you how many times I observe administrative assistants at their workplace, at their desk, and they jump from an “A” priority to a “C” priority just because someone handed it to them or emailed their request. Next is to focus on your “A” priority items. Ask others for specific deadlines. Photo credit iStock Photo

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? and we brought back the April Blog-a-Thon for the Administrative Professional where we gathered here each weekday with a new content post and shared a place for administrative professionals to comment, question and discuss their careers.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

There is no greater relationship in the workplace than that of an executive and an Assistant. I can honestly say that because of my experience in the administrative profession for 20 years in a variety of organizations. Executives and Assistants cannot keep up with the emails that flood their Inbox on a 24/7 basis.

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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. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? Or by contacting Jasmine Freeman at 800-782-7139. (JF).

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Be a leader of the other administrative professionals in your organization. I have seen many administrative and executive assistants embrace training. Mentor a new employee or a novice administrative assistant. Join a professional organization and actually attend the meetings. This has a three-fold purpose.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

I use this app often from my mobile devices to view and sign contracts that are emailed to me in PDF form. Donna’s company provides workforce productivity training and consulting in Mobile, Office and Social Media technologies. Join Donna’s Free Webathon on Administrative Professionals Day, April 27.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

They also need allies in the form of recruiters, HR professionals, managers, and educators. The educators not only include trainers like me, but also the professors in business schools who are training the leaders of the future. Be present in your manager’s email signature. Commit to ongoing training to keep sharpening your saw.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In the research for my second book about the workplace to be published in 2023, I have had over 1,500 conversations with assistants, leaders, HR professionals, recruiters, and business school professors in 14 countries and 38 states. I am excited to work with you towards building your ultimate workplace.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Thanks to an extremely helpful resource for administrative professionals called Officepal , I have been inspired to gather and share with you favorite apps that myself and fellow assistant peers are in love with right now! Be careful, while I love this service unsettling reports have me uncertain I’d use it in some cities.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The fact of the matter is that in today’s economy, acquiring additional education and training is becoming a requirement from the employer and for your professional development. Visit Skillpath Seminars and National Seminars Training are two companies that offer affordable seminars. Check out Free training online.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass? A professional is someone who possesses distinctive qualities in a particular profession. Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement.

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