C-Suite Assistants

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Executive assistants are the backbone of an organization and can offer immense value to busy professionals across the workplace. However, without a combination of prior experience and skills, it can be difficult for administrative professionals to truly succeed in their roles within an organization.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2023

As the modern workplace continues to evolve, you must embrace innovation and adaptability to stay relevant and indispensable as professionals. Designate a portion of your day or week for creative projects, brainstorming, or research. Don’t be afraid to take on a challenging assignment or lead a project. Find a hobby.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you want to hear the real secrets of star-performing assistants, join our free webinar on June 4 called The Star Performer’s Secret Sauce: 25 Proven Tips to Administrative Excellence! More free webinar events with Office Dynamics International: The post Qualities Of A Great Assistant appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 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. Sunday, August 8, 2010 Dealing with Workplace P.M.S. Ask to work on a new project or volunteer to assist a colleague.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. You’re frustrated by limited opportunities in your workplace but decided that, for personal or financial reasons, you need to stay put. Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Feeling underutilized? Take the initiative.

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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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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

In today’s dynamic workplace, it’s essential to understand your career is not set in stone. This may involve taking on side projects, internships, or volunteer work in your desired field. Such experiences allow you to build credibility, validate your interest, and expand your professional network. Go anywhere.”

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

There is no greater relationship in the workplace than that of an executive and an Assistant. I can honestly say that because of my experience in the administrative profession for 20 years in a variety of organizations. As founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, I have been on the “other side of the desk” for 25 years.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Several years ago I was preparing for my first annual review with my new executive, Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International. As I was looking for some ideas on how to prepare, I came across a document that labeled and provided measurement of the core administrative competencies. Professional Behavior and Attitude.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2015

I was working on Office Dynamics 25 year timeline the past few days and as I journeyed through all 25 years, I realized how blessed I have been to work with tens of thousands of amazing administrative professionals and executives in every size organization and every industry. If you are. determined, you will knock down walls.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass? A professional is someone who possesses distinctive qualities in a particular profession. In other words, provide them frequent updates before they have to ask where you are on the project. Keep a notepad handy at all times to take notes and get updates.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

Below is the office professionals code of conduct. I will manage the tasks and projects set before me appropriately so that deadlines are met. As the need and responsibilities for the administrative professional grows, so will the code. I will seek results and be detail oriented. Can you think of any others?

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 24, 2009

Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. In an effort to curb the constant interruptions by your supervisor who is inquiring about your status on a project, give him constant updates so that he can be assured that you are in the process of completion. Ask questions.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 1, 2010

Break the project down in parts and decide how you can complete each part. Set internal deadlines for yourself. this is a 3-part project – the top shelf, hanging clothes, and bottom half of the closet. Map a strategy for what you need to accomplish. Then reward yourself for meeting the deadlines.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Ask to sit in on meetings and volunteer for projects that will stretch you, including managing others. Assistants are volunteering to help with onboarding, disaster planning, reentry to the office, and succession planning, to name just a few projects. There are so many changes happening in our workplace right now.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 31, 2010

Office professionals are approached with various tasks, deadlines, and projects each day. The ability to work by the Pareto Principle will allow you to effectively focus on projects and prioritize your day. Make a list of tasks and projects and next to each identify how long it will take to complete. Identify the focus.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 24, 2009

The supervisor has a right to know if work time is being abused especially if projects and tasks are being overlooked and if other co-workers are being impacted due to one or many employees behavior. The question is if the supervisor should be informed or not. Follow the link below and comment.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!). In Good Company.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

People who are motivated in the workplace will be more productive, influential to others, and highly regarded as the “go to&# people. People will be more energized and enthusiastic about the project. Simply put ‘they get things done.’ In other words, think outside the box. It is important to write them down.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 19, 2010

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

MARCH 13, 2010

Did you ask a co-worker to help you on a project and got the feeling that they really didn’t want to help you? Ask for input/suggestions If possible, before making a request ask for some input on how the project or task can be completed more efficiently. This shows that you are interested and open to suggestions.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. There are different styles of to-do lists and you can use the one that suits your work style and the type of project you are doing, but the main thing is to have one. Are you vague or exact?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Certified Executive Administrative Professional ( CEAP ) curriculum-based designation is awarded to those students communicating their interest to apply. Therefore, it’s important to help them guard and protect positive attitudes – among their most important assets to success in the workplace. Turn obstacles into opportunities.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

When the results were in, I met with the person who administered it and one of the things it showed, other than the fact that I ranked very high in administration, was that I work best on short-term projects where I can see the end in sight. I will have all kinds of energy to work on a project if I know it is ending at one point.

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Other than the reality check of the above three items, it was a great way to see how I project myself and how other people see me. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , how we look to others? Reactions: 5comments: Anonymoussaid. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

The ability to be organized allows you to focus and easily find documents and supplies you will need to complete projects. If you provide frequent updates on your progress, they will develop trust in you and leave you alone (at least until the next project). Growing in the workplace is an ongoing process. Learn something new.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 30, 2009

Does that project have you stressed out? 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! They havent mentioned whether you can backspace if you have an "ill thought" so be careful. Think happy thoughts!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

The admin profession lends itself to taking on new and sometimes challenging projects. Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). 23, 1 p.m. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Forward your resume, create brief descriptions of recent projects you have completed for the company, or a CV. Make Your Workplace Presentable - Clear Clutter You should be given a date when your new boss will start. Give him or her a chance to get to know you- the competent employee. Clear your workspace; make it look presentable.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

This is frustrating because you have other projects you need to accomplish and you don’t like working last minute. Again, explain the benefits to requesting projects ahead of time and put it in writing. As tasks or projects are assigned, give 110% attention, check and double check for accuracy.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:58 PM Labels: administrative assisstant , Administrative professionals , boredom at work , Secretary Reactions: 3comments: Anonymoussaid. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

You will get a lot done and maybe even complete the project or two. 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! So why not work on them when you are at your peak.

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