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The Evolving Admin: What’s Next for Administrative Professionals?

Eat Your Career

Faxing was still an acceptable mode of communication. Back then, Administrative Professionals Day was not on my radar at all. More than ever before, I believe that Administrative Professionals are being recognized for the tremendous contributions they make in the business world. As an attendee, you will learn….

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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

I can honestly say that because of my experience in the administrative profession for 20 years in a variety of organizations. During my administrative career, I was fortunate to work with three outstanding executives who truly saw me as their strategic partner. This is a question I have been asked for years.

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Make Your Administrative Assistant Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Following are the top 4 ways to foster growth. Have regular meetings.

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Make Your Administrative Assistant Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Following are the top 4 ways to foster growth. Have regular meetings.

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How to handle mistakes?

Laughing all the Way to Work

For instance if you are organizing a meeting and send the meeting request to the wrong person, you can easily fix it by apologizing to whoever you invited by mistake and then invite the correct person. Other times you really do need to tell your boss because it might have repercussions and it is best to admit it up front.

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Digital Detox

The Office Professionals Place

I thought about how prepared I was as an administrative professional for the possibility of a loss of the technology that I use each day. Organize paper files. Keep paper files organized so that just in case you need to access them, you can get to information quickly. What if I couldn’t access the internet?

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

Join Professional Development Organizations Joining professional organizations will give you the opportunity to network with individuals in your field. Try the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); this organization also has certification opportunities that are great resume enhancements.

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