Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

If you are an Administrative Professional looking for your questions to be answered by your peers, then this is the place for you! This is the best blog for advice for administrative assistants and executive assistants provided by Office Dynamics International. I don’t know what other methods and/or processes to use.

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Worxbee

JULY 5, 2023

Ask any experienced EA or Administrative Professional, and they’ll tell you what the most effective and productive workplace relationships are built on: clarity and transparency. So if the key to a better administrative support relationship is candid conversations, how can you overcome the initial awkwardness?

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

Microsoft Word and Google Docs These word processing apps are your go-to for creating detailed, text-based procedures. And by leveraging the tools you’re already familiar with, you’re keeping the process simple, while creating a procedures manual that will benefit you, your team members, and your organization for years to come.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although most administrative professionals understand that they should have a procedures binder, many still don’t have one. This is often because the process seems overwhelming. The goal of a procedure is for it to get someone through the task or process. Go through each task or process step by step.

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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. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 4, 2019

As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them. Improve Processes.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. Procedures are documented, step-by-step instructions for performing tasks or processes. Process – A series of interrelated steps or activities designed to achieve a specific outcome. What Are Procedures and Why Are They Important?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 5, 2013

Challenging the Process. One thing that bugs me as a 22-year corporate trainer trying to instill confidence in administrative professionals is when I am teaching a class whereby I have assigned leaders for each table and they delegate their role to another person at their table instead of taking on the role themselves.

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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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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Everyone would be matched perfectly with the career they not only enjoyed but knew exactly how to succeed at. Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. Avoid burnout by bringing your unique talents and skills to your position. Engage your team.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Some track things via Slack.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 19, 2019

In an unapologetic, uncompromising, no-holds-barred style, Joan shares never before revealed career stories and life lessons in a tell-all book that will challenge your perspective and teach you how to master your craft and triumph in today’s business environment. What are you waiting for? The world is waiting for you. They really “get it.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2016

Optimization is like administrative skills and attitudes on steroids (in a good way!). When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. Love your career.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. They don’t need to spend much time asking others for help or trying to figure out how to perform certain tasks. sick leave, vacation, parental leave) and the process for requesting leave.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

Begin with a brain dump of the process from start to finish. Once you draft a procedure, go through the entire process and follow only the written instructions. Below is an example procedure for the All Things Admin team on how to add a new Training On Demand course to LearnDash. Test your procedure.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

If you take a couple Excel classes, learn how to streamline the report assembly process, and save yourself at least an hour per week, that’s 50+ hours over the course of the year. Documenting your processes is the first step. From there, you can see the process more holistically and logically organize it.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. I wanted to only focus on the administrative profession.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. It’s a full-time job and then some and for the administrative professional who is asked to plan a meeting over and above (or even as part of) their normal day-to-day responsibilities.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. Breaking it down into bite-sized pieces will make the process more manageable for you and more easily acceptable for your executive. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen. Be assertive.

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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. No one knows how to do this better than our special webinar guest Adam Timm, a former 9-1-1 operator for the Los Angeles Police Department.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Here are some things to consider as you explore the process of choosing a new direction for your current career or embark on an entirely new path. Recognize that change is a natural part of professional growth and that it’s never too late to make a move. Evaluate Your Transferable Skills. Embrace the Possibilities.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. Strategic career planning is an ongoing process that you will revisit frequently. Did you learn any new skills? •

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 6, 2015

Administrative professionals make up a fifth of the working population so although there are plenty of jobs the competition is tough, particularly for the senior assistant roles. There are a number of opportunities to sell your personal brand during the job hunting process. Why not assistants?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Once you complete the setup process, you can start creating pages for your website. Communication Skills. Writing Skills. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE. Work Samples or Portfolio.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Known for her signature “red lipstick” flair and empowering mantra, Joan will show you how get the unique “edge” that makes you stand out as exceptional in all areas of life (without running yourself ragged in the process!). The 5 Pillars that create a full life, how to harmonize (not “balance”!) How to have a fulfilling life.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Next, Joan Burge took the stage with a strong message reminding us all why we’re really here, and how every professional can truly “Expand Your Influence.” The training, speaking, coaching and writing Joan devotes herself to, as well as this conference itself, is how she achieves those goals. One is to solve problems.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing up to that was part of my reflection and review process. How did my strengths help me succeed in 2023? She shared her process for end of year reflection and review process. With regard to the scope of your goals, think personal and professional. Skills Development 2. There were good reasons for that.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing up to that was part of my reflection and review process. How did my strengths help me succeed in 2023? She shared her process for end of year reflection and review process. With regard to the scope of your goals, think personal and professional. Skills Development 2. There were good reasons for that.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

If you’re a sharp-minded assistant, you’ll also take the many preferences of your executive into consideration, a task that makes the whole process even more complicated. It’s almost enough to break the spirit of the most dedicated administrative professional! It’s truly a game changer for administrative professionals!

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

I’m not entirely sure I need all of these features, but now that I know they exist, I’m already thinking about how to integrate them into my life to add value and save time and money. As assistants, our executives may be completely satisfied with our skills and abilities today. So how do you begin? Choose the Innovation Mindset.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to identify the subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back (and what to do about them). How to build, deepen, and strengthen alliances within your network. How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 9, 2015

As an executive or administrative assistant, you will find that your light will shine brighter when you help your executive shine. Not all executives know exactly how to work with their assistant. 6 Ways to teach your executive how to work with you. Maintain your processes even during busy times. A real win-win.

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Worxbee

APRIL 17, 2023

RELATED: Why Boundaries are Critical for Better Work – and How to Set Them COVID-19 is partly to blame for the change in the way we do business, but it has also acted as a catalyst to a culture change. We make it easy to build a longer-lasting, more productive relationship with a skilled administrative professional. “As

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2017

Whether you’re attending a large or small event this year to continue your administrative learning, take these three tips into consideration and make them part of your planning process. 4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Upcoming Administrative Conference: Have a goal in mind for the learning event. I’d like to hear from you.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

When you are trying to create change, whether in a process or for the administrative community in your organization, it is much easier to be persuasive when there is a group. When administrative professionals work together, there is less duplication, resulting in savings to the company and increased profitability.

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The Persistent Assistant

JULY 7, 2020

The Awards which are held annually in April during International Administrative Professionals week at the Birchwood Hotel include a wonderful buffet breakfast and all the glitz and glamour. Nominations were in and the judging process was starting to take momentum. Do we let COVID stop the process that was so close to the end?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 26, 2013

We actually learn and retain more information when we are engaged in the learning process. It should incorporate ample opportunity for skill practice. That is why live sessions are so terrific, especially for interpersonal/soft skill training. It should be participant-centered with some lecture.

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