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.
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day!
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!
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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals
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.
Survival Tactics for Administrative Professionals During Chaotic Times
Office Dynamics
MARCH 18, 2020
Disasters and chaotic times dramatically impact our personal and professional lives. How do you manage external responsibilities, such as children and family, keep up with workload demands and safeguard yourself from difficult times in the world? The Administrative Professional Adapting to Working From Home. Adaptability.
Administrative Professionals Day 2019 – A Message from Dana
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.
Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional
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. Research titles and job descriptions at similar companies to present suggestions to your manager.
Gift Ideas For Administrative Professionals Day
Office Dynamics
APRIL 6, 2017
How sad is that when you consider organizations will easily fund training for their executives and managers? Yet, the administrative assistants who support them every day, rarely let them down and give with their heart, get little training. ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK IS APRIL 24 – 28, 2017. Online courses.
Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals
All Things Admin
MARCH 26, 2024
In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. From a professional development perspective, my managers were blown away by my administrative procedures binder. A few initiatives were developed out of the creation of this guide.
Revolutionary Insights Into Self-Leadership for Administrative Professionals
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.
3 Project Management Practices to Improve Your Daily Work
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 17, 2022
It’s no secret that I’m passionate about project management. A lot of project management practices have broad application; they can be used for managing many aspects of work, far beyond projects. The daily stand up meeting (sometimes referred to as a “huddle”) is a key element of Scrum project management methodology.
The Best Assistant Learning Resources
Office Dynamics
JUNE 1, 2020
Since 1990, we have provided rich resources for administrative professionals around the world. Everything from improving time-management skills to refining your career portfolio to compete in a post-COVID-19 workplace. Office Dynamics International is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. That is…
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Administrative Professionals Not Getting Respect – Ask an Admin
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? a Manager who doesn’t acknowledge or respect my contributions?
Dana’s Administrative Professional Advice – Ask an Admin
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.
How does an Administrative Professional Set Up an Official Process? Ask an Admin
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.
9 Benefits of Having an Administrative Professional
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.
3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management
All Things Admin
APRIL 17, 2024
As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Here are three simple yet effective strategies to help you enhance your information management system. Here are two examples of this.
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Ep 209: Molly Denham on Remote Work and Career Paths for Administrative Professionals
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.
How to Speak the Language of Project Management
Eat Your Career
MAY 3, 2020
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Career Advancement for Administrative Professionals. Project management is an entire field of study in and of itself. But many people, in many roles, manage projects in an “unofficial” capacity. To make that happen, you need to speak the language of project management.
Is Project Management Certification Right for You?
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 9, 2023
Project management certification can be a useful tool to advance your career, whether or not you’re a formal project manager or aspire to become one in the future. If you’re not familiar, PMP stands for Project Management Professional, and it’s probably the most well-respected certification in the field of project management.
A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals
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.
Navigating Change with Courtney Clark – Free Webinar For Administrative Professionals
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. Leverage your change style and better manage the constantly shifting demands of work! Watch The Replay!
Happy Administrative Professionals Week! An Admirable Profession
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.
How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future
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.
Workload Management Tip: Find Hidden Opportunities to Delegate
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 2, 2022
A lot of people, particularly Administrative Professionals really struggle with delegation. They might be sitting there saying, “Gosh, I wish I could learn how to work on those presentations, I wish I could have that project on my plate because I want to develop that skill set. The article below summarizes the video content.
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147 Should I get certified as an administrative professional?
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?
The Administrative Professional: A Vital, Yet Overlooked Contributor
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.
10 Tips to Help Manage ADHD at the Office
All Things Admin
MARCH 9, 2022
Trouble managing time and tasks. ADHD can be tough for anyone to handle, but for an administrative professional, where things like attention to detail, time management, and organization are literally in the job description, it can mean disaster. . Disorganization. Impulsivity. Restlessness and fidgeting. Mood swings.
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Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
This is an excerpt from a special report available in the Career Resource Library , a convenient and affordable training program featuring 100+ on-demand professional development resources for career advancers and administrative professionals. Learn more and access the full report by visiting www.MyCareerLibrary.com/about.
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How to Help Your Manager Get Things Done – Ask an Admin
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. How do you help your manager get things done?
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Time and The Mind: Shifting Your Time Management Mindset (Webinar)
Eat Your Career
MAY 31, 2020
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Time and The Mind: Shifting Your Time Management Mindset. Time management is one of the most popular topics for professional development, and it’s easy to see why: Almost everyone in the working world feels overwhelmed by their workload. As a participant, you will learn….
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Administrative Professionals Can Be Courageous
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. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.
Task vs. Project: What’s the Difference? (Video)
Eat Your Career
MAY 20, 2020
The topic of this webinar was, “How to Speak the Language of Project Management.” 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.
Administrative Professionals Day is coming … are you ready?
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.
Being an Administrative Assistant for Two Different Types of Managers – Ask an Admin
Office Dynamics
MAY 23, 2019
Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. an administrative assistant for two different types of managers. an administrative assistant for two different types of managers. This week Carrie S. asks us: I am Carrie S.,
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How to Move from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
As a proud, former Administrative Professional and Executive Assistant, I pride myself on providing real-world career training and advice for the admin community. A question I hear frequently is this: “How do I move from being an Administrative Assistant to becoming an Executive Assistant?” Get the Downloadable FREE Guide.
Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff? Ask an Admin
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 27, 2020
Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. Preethi asks: Hi Fellow Admins, I am an administrative professional with over 10 years of experience. Want to learn more about Ask an Admin and how to submit your own question?
Make Learning Fun For Your Admin Team
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. Then discuss application of the information.
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100 BIG Self-Improvement…Commit to One Learning Event
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Here’s a message about giving yourself permission to continue your learning journey for your BIG life. Obviously, these are individuals who have committed to a learning event. They will learn valuable information from our speakers and their peers. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Seats are going fast!
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Ep 185: Calendar Management for Executive Assistants
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
As an assistant, one of your highest priorities is to manage your executive’s most valuable asset – their time. If you look at your role through this lens, then you’ll stop viewing “calendar management” as an uninteresting part of your job. Don’t forget to download the entire audiobook here.
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ELSx Webinar: Email Expertise for the Marketing EA
Executive Leadership Support Blog
JUNE 23, 2022
Learn to create marketing campaigns and newsletters with a solid understanding of the email tools and automations available to you. These basics apply to a variety of software systems like Constant Contact, Mailchimp, and to many industry-customized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. Import & Manage Your Audience.
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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. 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 can help you manage the constant influx. Have no fear, friend.
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66 Empowering Tips for the Administrative and Executive Assistant – Part 3
Office Dynamics
JULY 20, 2019
In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. Conflict management. Identifying and managing fear. Joan Burge. . Risk-taking. Persuasion. Leadership.
Joan and Jasmine Headed To Ohio To Teach The Mastering Exceptional Self-Leadership 2 Day Mega Training Event For Administrative Professionals
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 2014
Jasmine and I are on our way to Columbus Ohio to teach the Mastering Exceptional Self-Leadership 2 day mega-training event for administrative professionals. We had 41 executive and administrative assistants attend from some top companies in Silicon Valley. We will be heading to Chicago in June and Atlanta in November.
How to Track Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Maintain Professional Certifications
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
To avoid that kind of unnecessary stress, it’s important to properly manage and track your continuing education requirements. When someone is certified, it means they’ve not only demonstrated competence in the relevant material; they’ve also participated in continued learning to stay up-to-date on the topics.
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