19 Key Competencies for Administrative Professionals
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 18, 2023
Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.
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Office Dynamics
JANUARY 18, 2023
Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 31, 2020
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Career Advancement for Administrative Professionals. Consequently, this month’s webinar is devoted to administrative professionals. This can make it difficult for administrative professionals to understand what career advancement really looks like within the field.
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Office Dynamics
MARCH 29, 2019
This coming Administrative Professionals Day I want to challenge you when it comes to thinking about a gift. If you truly value your administrative assistant, I want to challenge you to think beyond flowers and lunch. Why not step up your game and show your assistant you truly value him or her as your administrative partner?
Office Dynamics
APRIL 25, 2018
A message from Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International: Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! Well, what can I possibly tell you that you haven’t heard before or read somewhere else in relation to Administrative Professionals Day? The post Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day!
Office Dynamics
APRIL 24, 2019
I recently received an email from Joan in her trademark professional encouraging style. I realize many of you received this email and maybe additional emails celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and our profession. I admire and appreciate the diversity of our group; there is so much to learn from every experience level.
All Things Admin
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Updated February 20, 2023 If an administrative professional from the 1950s happened to be magically transported to today’s office, they’d be in for quite a shock! The “Traditional” Role of the Administrative Professional Has Shifted In the past, admins have been responsible for things like customer service, accounting, and data entry.
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Asks: I’m finally getting around to creating my Administrative Professional Protocol Manual but I’m not sure if it should print everything out in a 3 ring binder (using dividers), using a One Note document, having it electronically in an online file or all of the above. What do most administrative professionals prefer?
Office Dynamics
JULY 25, 2019
I have shared several discussions about this topic with my peers throughout my years as an administrative professional. Stating facts about your performance is a form of professionalism and confidence. Focusing on providing exceptional service at work can be a struggle especially if you are not feeling appreciated.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 18, 2020
At Office Dynamics International, Secretaries, Executive Assistants, and Administrative Assistants alike have approached us on skills, tactics, and traits to implement in order to achieve agility and survive the pressures of today’s society. The Administrative Professional Adapting to Working From Home.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 6, 2017
If you want to be a stand-out executive with your assistant, I highly recommend giving one of the following gifts for Administrative Professionals Day or Week: Attendance at the 24th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence (October 2017). ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK IS APRIL 24 – 28, 2017.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 28, 2019
Administrative Professionals Week and Day will soon be upon us. Here at Office Dynamics, we love to celebrate administrative professionals of all walks of life in a big way. I had an inside scoop on what was going on; met incredible people; learned new skills; was a confidante; the go-to person. Here we go again!
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 24, 2018
It sets the tone by grounding you, preparing and focusing your mind for learning. Sneak peek: Joan’s trademark annual team building session in the morning and a choice of four dynamic learning labs in the afternoon. The post Conference for Administrative Professionals – Welcome Reception appeared first on Office Dynamics.
All Things Admin
MARCH 26, 2024
In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. Gone are the days when their responsibilities were confined to maintaining org charts and existing processes.
Office Dynamics
MAY 6, 2018
Meeting new people as an Administrative Professional is cool! Many executive assistants and administrative assistants work with a variety of cultures. In our company, we have been so fortunate to meet administrative professionals from Russia, Japan, Italy, and Qatar. Are you showing an interest in others?
Office Dynamics
JUNE 22, 2016
This is a replay of the free webinar offered June 2016 titled Revolutionary Insights Into Self-Leadership (for administrative professionals). Administrative professionals don’t typically think of themselves as leaders; even the most successful struggle with the idea! Learning Highlights. All Things Admin.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 24, 2022
As an administrative assistant, stay current and advance your career with professional development and training opportunities. Learn tips for advocating for and securing training, and discover the benefits for you and your organization.
Office Dynamics
MAY 16, 2019
The blog series that allows administrative professionals to ask any questions they may have and have their peers give the best advice they can provide. I would like to know how does an administrative professional set up an official process to obtain signatures and return the documents, but I could use some advice.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 19, 2019
Ask an admin is your place to ask your question and have other administrative professionals, from around the world, give you their advice based on their experiences. This administrative professional, Seething in the South, asks us: What do you do? What do you think this seething administrative professional should do?
Office Dynamics
APRIL 10, 2019
From Ernan: When we created Ask an Admin we had hopes that we’d get questions from administrative professionals having trouble finding answers to their problems. We also hoped that we’d get answers from administrative assistants and executive assistants that wanted to help.
Worxbee
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Working with an Administrative Professional can be like having a personal SWAT team on speed dial. Learn how one well-matched Administrative Professional can deliver 2X the results in half the time. Schedule a call with Worxbee to discover what type of administrative Professional is right for you.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 1, 2020
Since 1990, we have provided rich resources for administrative professionals around the world. Office Dynamics International is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As you can imagine, we have covered thousands of assistant-focused topics over the decades.
Office Dynamics
MAY 29, 2018
Being a World Class Assistant, Gillie took her CWCA credentials, career portfolio, and everything else she had learned in that class in Las Vegas and within one month found herself being offered a great position in another large organization. She deserves this as she has consistently pursued excellence and has continued her learning.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MARCH 5, 2023
Molly Denham spent 22 years as an administrative specialist in the US Air Force, working at every level and traveling all around the world. In this episode, Molly talks about career paths and levels for administrative professionals, remote work, and education for assistants.00:07:07 00:07:07 Find the perfect match.
All Things Admin
JUNE 28, 2023
As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. By encouraging this culture of knowledge sharing within the organization, you’re helping to cultivate an environment where everyone can learn from one another. Always Leave on Good Terms!
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JANUARY 30, 2022
In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant , where my friend Jillian Hufnagel wrote about goal setting for executive assistants and administrative professionals. THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY GOODY. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 14, 2017
Office Dynamics is excited to bring Courtney back to this year’s 24th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence where she will present Changing Lanes: Learn Your Change Style and Use It To Your Advantage. You’re invited to join us for a free webinar where Joan Burge will explore the topic of change with Courtney.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 2, 2018
Back then, Administrative Professionals Day was not on my radar at all. More than ever before, I believe that Administrative Professionals are being recognized for the tremendous contributions they make in the business world. As an attendee, you will learn…. Faxing was still an acceptable mode of communication.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 20, 2015
Administrative Professionals Week – Celebrating An Admirable Profession. First, I want to thank my incredible administrative partner who grew into a Vice President at Office Dynamics. The Administrative Profession Is An Admirable Profession. The Administrative Profession Is An Admirable Profession.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
I’ve worked with CEOs, professional athletes, Fortune 100 board members, billionaires, pastors—and their assistants—in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. I’ve also had the opportunity to speak at administrative professional and executive assistant conferences all over the world, including Hong Kong, Thailand, and Germany.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 2014
Long gone are the days when assistants were thrilled to be taken to lunch or be given flowers in honor of Administrative Professionals Day. Today’s sophisticated, savvy executive or administrative assistant wants recognition that feeds their desire to learn and grow in their Career of Choice.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 5, 2016
Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. Event planning. Technology.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 11, 2014
Administrative professionals are strategic partners in business success. Administrative” cannot be separated from “professional.”. We work each day toward a world where the administrative is highly-valued. Most administrative professionals do not know how to plan their career or manager their development.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 31, 2014
Although demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable administrative professionals, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are over 4 million jobs in the administrative field, including those for executive assistants and administrative assistants like yourself?
Office Dynamics
MARCH 16, 2012
Administrative Assistant Gifts! It might only be mid-March, but Administrative Professionals Day will be here before you know it (April 25, 2012). Now is the time to start looking for that perfect gift for your administrative peers, your assistants, or your entire administrative professional community.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 13, 2019
Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. Additionally, I am considering starting a monthly Admin Lunch N Learn at my place of work. Topics related to the administrative profession would be discussed. Admin on SF Peninsula.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 2, 2018
Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. The post Blatant Pronoun Misuses You Want to Learn and Avoid appeared first on Office Dynamics. To assist in this mission, she has created a Word Trippers Tips resource so you can quickly find the right word when it matters most.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 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. Learning piano.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 22, 2012
The role is absolutely essential to the success of any business, and yet, administrative professionals are often overlooked, under-appreciated and under-utilized. Ironically, “support” professionals often lack the very thing they provide. Businesses simply don’t support their administrative professionals the way they deserve.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 7, 2012
There is one “To Do” your administrative assistant can’t help you with … remembering Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 25! This book outlines 12 competency areas, such as strategy and workplace philosophy, to help administrative professionals become top performers and maintain their competitive edge.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 18, 2013
There are all types of assistants at all levels with different interests and growth needs and learning styles (and this list can go on and on) and that means that there needs to be variety in what is available for assistants today. What are the types of things YOU look for in an administrative professionals conference?
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
We offer a variety of live learning events, opportunities, and resources to increase your effectiveness. And in honor of our 30- Year Anniversary, we are offering more administrative courses, cities, and dates. Professionals Day) Chicago: June 3, 2020 Denver: June 24, 2020 Nashville: October 8, 2020. . Learn More. . .
Admin Awards
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Admin Awards Founder Sunny Nunan interviews the Co-Founders of LUMINI Network, Sean Magennis and Jackie Ludwig, which is a peer to peer advisory group for Administrative Professionals inspired by their work together at Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
Eat Your Career
APRIL 27, 2020
The topic of this webinar was, “Career Advancement for Administrative Professionals.” The Career Success Library is a convenient, affordable online learning center for career advancers including administrative professionals , emerging leaders , and anyone else who wants to leverage the power of ongoing professional development.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 8, 2015
We have received numerous requests from assistants for permission to view our recorded or live webinars with their administrative peers or team. This seems to be a hot trend, learning as a team. Here’s some advice on how you can make training for your administrative team fun. Joan Burge.
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