Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. Verification of skills and knowledge level against an industry standard.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2017

Having a high EQ comes in handy in today’s workplace, especially for administrative professionals. And to quote Liam Neeson in the movie “Taken,” regularly interacting with a wide range of personalities inside and outside the company requires “a very particular set of skills.” Joshua Freedman – CEO, Six Seconds EQ Network.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Since administrative professionals are usually the ones planning events, managing catering, speakers, binders, and AV/tech, it was wonderful to celebrate their learning achievements through a great event celebrating each of them as a stellar assistant! Friday morning began with a networking breakfast.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

The biggest reason you need a social portfolio, in addition to your print and digital versions, is that it makes you easy to find in a sea of other administrative professionals. Administrative Performance Excellence. Administrative Professionals – Houston Founder. Compassionate Medical Administration.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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All Things Admin

MAY 13, 2024

Knowing that I didn’t have the skills to create them the way I wanted, I asked my baker friends if they would make them for me so I could just place them on the cake myself. Just like my nine-year-old niece, the difference in learning how to finally master the skill myself was determination, education, and support. I was delighted!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2016

The team at Office Dynamics International is ecstatic to work with administrative professionals around the globe every day of the year. This year we’re celebrating the administrative profession with our annual blog-a-thon in honor of administrative professionals. It’s one of our favorite things!

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All Things Admin

MAY 18, 2022

As an administrative professional, you’re used to working behind the scenes. It’s instrumental in being considered for opportunities – both internally and externally. Keeping your network informed helps people track down resources, find mentors, brainstorm solutions, share best practices, and much more.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The demand for efficiency is at an all-time high, and as organizations grow and become more complex, skilled administrative professionals are needed now more than ever. Trying to recruit through your network usually doesn’t work for executive assistant-type roles either. After all, it takes time for a network to expand.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 26, 2016

Without a trusted support network—an “inner circle” of people to share their wisdom, experience, and belief in you—the road to success is elusive, if not impossible. For years, Joan Burge has taught Administrative Professionals how to break into the management inner circle by embracing a powerful set of professional principles.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

To do this, you need to constantly look for opportunities to develop and expand your skillset, nurture your network and professional relationships, set short and long-term goals, and adapt to industry trends. Reflect on your skills, experiences, and achievements to identify the areas where you excel and get the most satisfaction.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Professional presence. Great networking skills. Analytical forward thinking skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

Create a vast network of acquaintances and advocates with whom you enjoy doing business, have done favors for, know well – or know remotely, via others. They interact with internal and external clients; they work with multiple levels of managers. It is pure people skills. Administrative staff at higher and lower levels.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

Create a vast network of acquaintances and advocates with whom you enjoy doing business, have done favors for, know well – or know remotely, via others. They interact with internal and external clients; they work with multiple levels of managers. It is pure people skills. Administrative staff at higher and lower levels.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to build, deepen, and strengthen alliances within your network. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. For an Admin Network – https://www.facebook.com/OfficeDynamics/. How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. It helped me get the job! productId=263.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

What you can expect Joan to touch on: • building your professional development plan, • promotions, • seeing the BIG picture, • approaching your career with a positive attitude, • ask specific questions regarding your professional development challenges as an administrative professional, • and much more.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Recognize that change is a natural part of professional growth and that it’s never too late to make a move. Embrace the mindset that you have the power to shape your career trajectory, and trust in your ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. Evaluate Your Transferable Skills. Seek Guidance and Mentorship.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

I am trying to find a local networking association. I want to network with other "executive" admins and C-level supporters. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area. You can go with the purpose of learning what they offer in the program and to network with others. Here are my thoughts. Toastmasters!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

I am trying to find a local networking association. I want to network with other "executive" admins and C-level supporters. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area. You can go with the purpose of learning what they offer in the program and to network with others. Here are my thoughts. Toastmasters!

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

We’ve noticed that the number of administrative professionals have been surfacing on Twitter has been increasing. With more assistants and professionals advocating for and teaching others how to use this valuable communication tool, assistants are seeing the value and deciding to jump on board. I tell redonkulous stories.

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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 31, 2017

This was a profound concept because for many years, administrative professionals have been regarded as the 'gatekeepers' of the office, implying that no one gets past them without proper clearance. Extending skills. Using internal and external resources to find solutions. Extending knowledge base. Extending a hand.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have over 20 years of administrative professional experience and proud of my personal and professional accomplishments, yet the conference provided new perspectives, opportunities to talk with others in my chosen field and a reminder to embrace my unique talents and skills. Melia Amira – Administrative Assistant.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 5, 2017

This past October, I was honored to be part of the 2016 Office Dynamics International Conference, The Revolutionary Assistant. If we focused on the question, “Can we do Compression Planning with 400 or more administrative professionals?”, Happily, I believe in exploration thinking, so today, I can say, “Absolutely!”

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . I hope you enjoy her article.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Join Joan Burge, CEO of Office Dynamics International, for an inspiring look at what it takes to live a BIG and bold life, even in today’s hectic world. We’re left feeling overwhelmed, disempowered, and permanently stuck on the “hamster wheel” of a busy life. Can you relate? If so, put this webinar on your “can’t miss” list.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I want to share my thoughts on why I believe being an executive assistant is a rewarding career. I hear managers or Human Resource Professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant. I hear it from both sides of the desk.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 17, 2018

In case you did not see my Facebook posts, there were over 11,000 attendees from around the world; 300+ concurrent sessions; 400+ exhibits in the big convention hall, and an amazing networking night aboard the USS Midway! 1 Empowerment (shortages in skilled labor; attrition of top talents; short tenures). #2 2 Minimize distractions. #3

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2016

As the years passed, I raised my children as a working Mom while adding new skills, learning new technologies, etc. I experienced a few bumps in the road but felt fairly secure that I was good at what I did and had all the skills necessary to be successful. Wow, an organization that was actually focused on administrative professionals!

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

As assistants, our executives may be completely satisfied with our skills and abilities today. As the modern workplace continues to evolve, you must embrace innovation and adaptability to stay relevant and indispensable as professionals. Develop your business acumen. Develop a personal advisory board.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because? Promote Yourself Internally. If you really want to expand your network you need a seat at the table. You will expand your network.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Wednesday opened with a substantial continental breakfast outside in the soft morning air, and then participants filed into the main ballroom to find their seats in preparation for the opening speech by Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International. Stay tuned for Part 2 of our administrative professionals conference recap!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

At Office Dynamics International we love what we do. Part of what we do is provide tools and services to administrative professionals to enhance the quality of their work-life that promote administrative excellence. However we aren’t able to reach every administrative professional with our our premium programs.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016.She She is a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals NZ Inc and is a past National President.

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The Persistent Assistant

JULY 7, 2020

It is a week since we held the OPSA National Administrative Excellence Award – online! 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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? and we brought back the April Blog-a-Thon for the Administrative Professional where we gathered here each weekday with a new content post and shared a place for administrative professionals to comment, question and discuss their careers.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Have a look at your time management skills, and how best to invest your efforts on a daily and weekly basis. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround. Ask to join or form a workplace committee.

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