Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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Skills Administrative Professionals Purchasing Confidence 100

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you don’t have procedures in place, one approach to onboarding involves having the new hire document the procedures as they learn. This method serves a dual purpose: it ensures that your procedures are up-to-date and allows the new employee to reinforce their learning through the act of documentation.

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Training Policies Mentoring Project Management 52

Office Dynamics

JUNE 23, 2015

Most administrative professionals are intimately familiar with “emergency” business situations and sky-high stress—their own, as well as the stress that practically radiates off of others. If you’re not careful, the day-to-day craziness of modern work life can take a serious toll on your mental, physical and emotional health.

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Administrative Professionals Stress Agenda Skills 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Rarely, if ever, are any of those reasons a desperate move or because one simply desires contentment or lacks professional development desire. Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc.

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Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

As an office, we learned just how many Assistants across the nation and world have become impacted. Your employer has made your health and comfort priority and trusted you with your workload. Office Dynamics has a variety of online learning courses for Administrative Professionals. Learn More and Register Here.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

I absolutely loved Joan Burge’s article, Core Admin Skills Always Need Improving ! The principle she discussed of renewing and improving core skills is closely related to what Steven Covey calls “Sharpening the Saw”: the deliberate improvement of our tools to help us become more effective. Lay the Foundation.

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals 2016 Skills 200

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2015

Most administrative professionals are intimately familiar with “emergency” business situations and sky-high stress—their own, as well as the stress that practically radiates off of others. If you’re not careful, the day-to-day craziness of modern work life can take a serious toll on your mental, physical and emotional health.

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Administrative Professionals Stress Equipment Health 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2017

They may be secrets about their families, health, money, business, fears, or successes. What have you learned from years in the workplace that you aren’t sharing? What have you learned from years in the workplace that you aren’t sharing? Some things should be kept secret or within a very small group.

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Self Esteem 2017 Administrative Professionals Mentoring 162

All Things Admin

APRIL 25, 2022

I chose to become an executive assistant because I thought my skill set would be a great fit for the position. Being an executive assistant allows me to learn and experience many new things because each day brings different challenges than the day before.” – Lydia Martin, executive assistant to CEO, AOC, LLC. “I’ve

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Retirement Administrative Professionals Mentoring Skills 52

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Although modern culture tries to tell us that being creative is a natural gift, Lisa challenged us to understand that it is simply another skill that can be learned and developed. Joan Burge walked us through Daniel Pink’s ideas on the Conceptual Age and how new skills and competencies are coming to the forefront.

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Administrative Professionals Collaborate Social Media 2015 100

The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 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. Here are ten lessons office professionals can learn from Phil Jackson in order to be successful on the “court.&#

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

For some employees, the ability to act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior is strong and feels very natural; others need some practice sharpening their ethical radar and learn ‘how to think first about how to react’ to achieve the best outcome. See Lisa at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2009

How can they better understand the value an administrative professional bring to the organization and manager?". I have continually surrounded myself with "similar others" in my professional life and fortunately, most have recognized the tremendous value/skills an administrative professional "brings to the table."

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Administrative Professionals Interviewing Mentoring Health 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2009

How can they better understand the value an administrative professional bring to the organization and manager?". I have continually surrounded myself with "similar others" in my professional life and fortunately, most have recognized the tremendous value/skills an administrative professional "brings to the table."

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Administrative Professionals Interviewing Mentoring Health 100

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

We as office professionals need to arm ourselves with the tools to combat the day. Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. You have to hear and understand people.

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IAAP Filing Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Taught by Joan Burge , creator and master trainer of the Star Achievement Series® with more than 39 years of administrative expertise and learning and development. Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

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Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful that I have my “workplace mental health&#. ’ In order to maintain workplace mental health(yes, workplace mental health- home mental health is a totally different subject) Some ways to maintain workplace mental health are: take breaks, meditate, and get organized in order to stay productive. .’

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IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Everyday in the workplace our professionalism is tested, there are situations that will be unpleasant to deal with, people who are rude, bosses who are demanding, and work that may seem demeaning, but in today’s economy, keeping a job is like finding a pot of gold, you are fortunate to have it. This post has been removed by the author.

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Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

This is a critical time for administrative professionals and executive assistants! When we take time to celebrate our successes (and take time to reflect on learning from mistakes!) we meld our wisdom and experiential learning firmly into our way of working and being. What new skills did I develop this year?

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Holidays Administrative Professionals Networking Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

This is a critical time for administrative professionals and executive assistants! When we take time to celebrate our successes (and take time to reflect on learning from mistakes!) we meld our wisdom and experiential learning firmly into our way of working and being. What new skills did I develop this year?

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Holidays Administrative Professionals Networking Mentoring 100

The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Be ware online learning takes a lot of discipline and responsibility. You will definitely enhance writing, teambuilding, communication, and computer skills in the process. The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) OfficeArrow American Society of Administrative Professionals These are just to name a few.

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IAAP Administrative Professionals Filing 2010 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Learn something new. You cannot expect to succeed if you don’t keep your skills up to date. There are many websites that offer free online learning. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. Own up to it!

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Stress 2010 Filing Resume 100

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The career path to a Chief of Staff sometimes isn’t as clear cut as one would like but we know Administrative professionals are interested in learning how to get there. Allison Miller, Chief of Staff, Alliance Health Care. ” LEARN MORE …. ” LEARN MORE …. Yvette Pearson, Chief of Staff, ICEYE.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

As I was going through the manual, I saw chapters on office procedures, confidentiality, health and safety, security and more. Be kind to your new hires and available to answer their questions and help them learn the ropes. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. You are informing the company about yourself, your background, your skills, and so while proving to them that you can give a presentation or conduct a business meeting. Youve been networking your little tail off.

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