Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Would you think I was referring to tennis or beach volleyball? While I’m all for recreation and Olympic sports, in actuality I would be referring to the administrative “serve,” or how you take care to maintain your reputation, integrity and philosophy of service within the administrative profession and your organization.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Would you think I was referring to tennis or beach volleyball? While I’m all for recreation and Olympic sports, in actuality I would be referring to the administrative “serve,” or how you take care to maintain your reputation, integrity and philosophy of service within the administrative profession and your organization.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For example, PACE is a certification for administrative professionals provided by ASAP. For example, the content of the learning needs to be directly related to the body of knowledge used for the certification and cannot be a sales-oriented presentation. For example, I have the PMP certification.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 10, 2018

Since” also refers to a time frame. But look at this example. For clarification of commonly confused words, download a free reference guide at www.WordTrippers.com/odi. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. I endorse this as an important distinction.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

For example, when we do webinars, there are things that happen before the webinar to set it up, tasks we need to perform the day of the event, and post-event procedures for adding the replay to our online training center. Add screenshots and videos to support all learning styles who may be referring to this procedure.

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Melissa Peoples

MARCH 17, 2023

In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common questions about AI, including what it is, how it differs from automation, and how it can be used to improve our lives as administrative professionals What is AI? Automation refers to the use of technology to automate repetitive or manual tasks. Let's break it down.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

Soft skills, often referred to as social intelligence or emotional IQ, will become increasingly important as the world changes. For example, are there equivalent or similar software on the market that would allow the candidate to easily learn your system? Do you need someone who can lead and inspire other administrative professionals?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

For example, if a negotiator sees a co-worker drinking at lunch, they might wait to see if the behavior affects her/his job in any way, to see if it happens again or if anyone else notices. Here’s an example of putting the tool into practice. See Lisa at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Give me an hour.”.

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 10, 2020

Over my 15+ years as an administrative professional and project manager, I found one tool to be indispensable for getting the answers I need and crossing things off my list. What exactly is this in reference to? And that is… using the email subject line. What do I need to do with this? What is the date associated with it?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Your professional portfolio is a representation of who you are and what you can do, supported by tangible evidence, such as work samples, visual aids, certificates, etc. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

7 surefire steps to conquer fear confidently and courageously—including a real-world example of the process in action. References From The Webinar: Underneath It All Book. Learning Highlights From Webinar: How to identify the fears holding you back from living your best life. • What “courage” actually is and what it is NOT.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. If your manager is still using the term secretary, correct him and let him know how to properly refer to you when introducing you to someone in person or in email. Read more at [link].

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. If your manager is still using the term secretary, correct him and let him know how to properly refer to you when introducing you to someone in person or in email. Read more at [link].

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2012

We face a new year: 2013 (and I’m sure we will get to see it); what is going to be different during the next decade in the administrative community? I’m not referring to your work. How will this profession as a community, as a group, as career-minded professionals, make strides of significance for this profession?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” Conferences for Administrative Professionals. Webinars for Administrative Professionals. It’s best to start with your end in mind.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

So what do you do when your professionalism is tested? Below are examples of five tests you will encounter in your professional career, how will you score? If you are not the person who can assist them, refer them to someone who can. as professionals, we need to be prepared for the performance review. Seek answers.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Many administrative professionals, the majority of whom are women, seem to think that marketing yourself and bragging are the same. For example, do you: Provide regular status reports to higher-ups, detailing everything you do to streamline and simplify their jobs? These are just some examples. They’re not. Please share!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Many administrative professionals, the majority of whom are women, seem to think that marketing yourself and bragging are the same. For example, do you: Provide regular status reports to higher-ups, detailing everything you do to streamline and simplify their jobs? These are just some examples. They’re not. Please share!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve worked with CEOs, professional athletes, Fortune 100 board members, billionaires, pastors—and their assistants—in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. I’ve also had the opportunity to speak at administrative professional and executive assistant conferences all over the world, including Hong Kong, Thailand, and Germany.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 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. Embed the P.A.R.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

The friend in the field also told me their call board can receive up to six requests per day for an administrative assistant that is bilingual in Spanish. I have a hunch it is going to be THE most important skill in the next twenty years, not just for administrative professionals - but all professions.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

The friend in the field also told me their call board can receive up to six requests per day for an administrative assistant that is bilingual in Spanish. I have a hunch it is going to be THE most important skill in the next twenty years, not just for administrative professionals - but all professions.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 11, 2010

For example, if you are talking about the organization of the meeting or its purpose, reference meeting materials or if this is a meeting that involves a specific group and there are written rules and regulations such as bylaws, make reference to them so that everyone understands the source of your concerns.

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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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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 5, 2010

So many of us decide in February that since we haven’t accomplished the goal set on January 1, it is hopeless, be consistent and persistent and refer back to your goals often. Write your goals down and refer back to them often; you may have to change your focus or create a new sub-goal. Re-evaluate your goals often.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2020

Who refers to a person. That refers to an object. Consider these examples: Incorrect: “Jim and me attended the informative meeting yesterday.”. For example, say this awkward – and grammatically incorrect – sentence: “Me went to the meeting yesterday.” When you break those rules, you lose (not loose) credibility.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Most (not all) of our students choose to find other words to refer to their leaders, such as manager, executive, supervisor, and leader, to name a few options. For example, if I were to drive through an area where Confederate flags had a significant presence, I would consider that a warning and reassess my situation. Words matter.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 22, 2010

For example, if you are speaking to someone and their eyes become widened, ask if they have any questions about what was discussed. Schedule time in the day to file documents or keep a pile of “frequently referred to&# files on your desk for easy access. This could mean that they are shocked, surprised, or confused.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

You would be surprised how many misspelled words get in there by mistake; for example, instead of pressing Change you press Add to Dictionary when you are going through your SpellCheck. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2022

Every administrative professional needs a procedures manual. It’s easy to grab your binder, look up a procedure or refer to a checklist, and get on with your day. Here is an example to illustrate this: When I worked corporately, I typically had a single folder for the contents of my administrative procedures binder.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. It is an American based company and I am in Canada, but the cards I sent were all received within a week. What a neat idea for businesses too.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

For example, "Further to our conversation this morning, attached is a template letter that should meet your needs." For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. What do you want? Next, state the purpose of your e-mail. What are you e-mailing them about? Point being. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. I choose to tell stories that I know others can relate to and maybe even learn from listening. Keep in touch. Give before you get. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

It has always amazed me however that once someone becomes a President they start being referred to by their last name by the media and people in general. For example, addressing the Minister of (insert govt agency here) is it Honourable so and so or Mr. or Ms. His children look well behaved and are pretty young girls. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

my advice when you suspect a co-worker has a problem with drug or alcohol is to alert HR.but have some specific examples available. One item Ive noticed is mood swings. I guess from a personal perspective. Their supervisor should be noting if they are late often or have too many sick days. If I felt really compelled to talk to them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Example: If youre looking for a Blockbuster in Arlington, Texas you can send this text message: Blockbuster 76001 Pretty neat. Send a text including the business name (or business type) and the zip code youre searching for. Within moments youll have a text message in return with the information youre seeking. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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All Things Admin

JUNE 10, 2021

Organization is a pain point for many administrative professionals. Whether you realize it or not, you probably already have systems in place, both personally and professionally. Travel planning is a great example of this. The less people have to read when referring to a documented procedure, the better.

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