Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Administrative and clerical positions require focus, diligence, and superior workplace organization skills to keep the office running at full speed, but a workplace that feels impersonal or distracting can disrupt productivity and efficiency. Workplace organization helps ease the burden of a busy day.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Or have you lost the love for your career as an administrative professional? We love the administrative profession and we hope you do too. We’ll be sharing a challenge each day to encourage you in your career as an administrative professional. Win one of our 14 administrative-career-enhancing prizes.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Apps for file access, e-mail, calendar, password protection, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual meetings, news, weather and travel are examples of key productivity tools mobile devices should have installed. (I Backup and store your files via a cloud service. Share and collaborate on files. Additional Apps.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 22, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. This is a common problem in the workplace and can create longterm problems. Lets grow together!

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 7, 2010

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. If my files were lost, how could I do my job effectively? Backup electronic files. But what if the IT department couldn’t access those files either? Organize paper files.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2010

P urge files; clean up computer files. G radually organize and straighten all cabinets, drawers, and credenzas. You might want to do a similar activity for April for yourself or your department, admin team, or organization. Be sure to join in our April Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2010

P urge files; clean up computer files. G radually organize and straighten all cabinets, drawers, and credenzas. You might want to do a similar activity for April for yourself or your department, admin team, or organization. Be sure to join in our April Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

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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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

This is the time of year that most people stress over because we are waiting for documents like W2’s, mortgage statements, 1099’s, and other information in order to file taxes. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Tax season doesn’t have to be a tear jerker.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. I am sure you have received a brochure advertising a workshop in your area and you filed it in the “rectangular file.&# There are many topics offered in the realm of professional development. Join a professional development organization.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful that I have my “workplace mental health&#. We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

File According to Sara Caputo, OfficeArrow’s Productivity Guru, 80% of what is filed is never looked at again. If possible, “Go Green,&# eliminate the paper clutter and file documents electronically. If you are reverting to electronic filing, be sure to have a backup just in case your computer crashes.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Organize then Prioritize. In order to effectively prioritize tasks, first you must organize your workspace. The ability to be organized allows you to focus and easily find documents and supplies you will need to complete projects. Growing in the workplace is an ongoing process. Learn something new. Resolve conflicts.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

This requires some planning and organization on your part, but even the most organized individual has emergencies. Showing gratitude and appreciation is another workplace positive reinforcement method that can cause for productivity to increase as well as moral. Don’t let every request be an emergency.

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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 21, 2010

Google Health – organize your medical records, prescriptions, etc. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! The Office Professionals Place Readers What influences your perception of people most?

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Organize your visits to other offices or departments during the time of the day when you affected by the “power down&# so that you can get the boost you need to finish the day. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Take a short walk.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

So, sub-committees would be helpful to ease some of the stress and incorporate organization and proper planning for the holiday party. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today!

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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. Voice the facts.

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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 5, 2010

Need help in organizing your “goalsolutions&# and ideas? Visit [link] for a free planning software download that will electronically organize and map your goals. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Proactive Change.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2010

While skimming through some files the past few days, I came across something I wrote about three years ago. Last week, as I was training a group of some of today's top administrative professionals in Las Vegas, I was struck by the words of one particular assistant who seemed savvy beyond her years. So, here we go.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

Each day, we are on the court (workplace) implement “plays&# (making decisions) so that we can stay in the game (remain employed) and ultimately reach the championship to reap the rewards (promotion). As office professionals, we can observe his coaching tactics and style and apply them to the workplace environment.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2010

While skimming through some files the past few days, I came across something I wrote about three years ago. Last week, as I was training a group of some of today's top administrative professionals in Las Vegas, I was struck by the words of one particular assistant who seemed savvy beyond her years. So, here we go.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

For example, if a team member is not outspoken, but is proficient in computer software, they would a good person to organize documents. Creating a plan denotes organization. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Develop a plan and set goals.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? Here are the top qualities that an assistant must have: Be organized. Can I say that again – BE ORGANIZED! An assistant’s job is to organize the boss and in order to do that we must be organized ourselves.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

To prepare this, think in detail about how you can really contribute to the organization. Even if it doesn’t match up exactly with the company’s plans for this position, it makes an impact and can really showcase the value you can bring to an organization. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. Lets enjoy our day together.© So how do I keep them all straight? 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

The argument could be said that the role of the assistant is to assist and keep your boss organized so we shouldnt complain when we have to do it. I have found the best way to cope is to keep yourself organized. Keep an organized filing system and file list. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. As an Executive Assistant to a busy CEO, I have to organize my boss and I needed a bring-forward system to meet his needs.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. Lets enjoy our day together.© March 16, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently. If you approach your boss in a professional manner with the problems clearly set out and possible solutions, it will come across much better. very informative entry! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Watch The Organized Admin Webinar Replay. Poll Results: Where do you struggle the most to stay organized? What was the inspiration for writing your new book, The Organized Admin? The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. Paper and Digital Files. Why is organization so important for admins?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. (for I never know what to put down. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

This can be as simple as having hanging file folders marked from January to December and then you just put items in the appropriate month that you need to bring forward for your boss. Some organizations like you to list the attachments, i.e. Enclosure: 2008 Annual Report. As you have discovered half the battle is getting organized.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Get any files they may need as a result of the e-mail correspondence. Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:33 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , e-mail correspondence , managing e-mail accounts , professional assistant , trolling Reactions: 3comments: Helene Sinclairsaid. For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name].

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The Admin’s Guide to Organizing Digital Files By Julie Perrine. Just like papers on your desk can pile up, the same thing can happen with digital files. If you don’t have a filing system to put things where they belong when you save them, the virtual mess can accumulate quite quickly. Setup Your Digital Filing Cabinet.

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