Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. There are definite skills required to be a good minute taker and I’ve listed some of them below: Listening. Strive to develop these skills so you can be the best minute taker you can.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

It was a very handy skill to have! … They would’ve thought that this would be a must have skill to be able to take minutes. It’s a good skill to have, but the traps listed above need to be avoided. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand. But now a dying art.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 11, 2024

It helps reduce time and effort, accommodates more complex procedures and processes, and makes it easy for remote teams to work together. Many administrative professionals are still hesitant to experiment with automation and AI tools. There are many benefits to leveraging technology in procedures.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 17, 2022

For this reason, Scrum is a popular methodology amongst software development teams. Because there is an emphasis on discovering needs and adapting as you go, Scrum utilizes a daily meeting to ensure that everyone on the team knows what they are working on and has what they need to be successful.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2024

Not only do they allow your team members to cover for you during planned or unplanned absences, but they also demonstrate the value you bring to your organization, help save time and effort, and become part of the legacy you leave behind. This is often because the process seems overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! This is not true.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 2, 2014

Continually striving to be a Star Achiever will ensure the constant development and learning of skills so you aren’t left behind. You can thrive in these paradigm shifts by developing your skills, attitudes, team relationships beyond where they are today. Why should assistants choose to continue enhancing their skills?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2013

For Administrative Professionals, Efficiency Is the Name of the Game: Utilizing Automated Services. She manages Seamless’ Client Relations and Account Management teams and is beloved by clients for her dedication and commitment to their satisfaction. By Annabella Caballero, Account Consultant at Seamless.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 11, 2019

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. What does this mean to you?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world. Engage your team.

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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. They also allow you and your team to be more efficient. Whichever camp you’re in, there’s no harm in going back to basics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

This is the first thing you have to accept if you want to help someone, such as your executive or team member, get and stay organized, is chances are the person you’re trying to help doesn’t have the same style preferences as you do. Systems are an ordered and proven process that saves time, effort, and unnecessary stress.

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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.

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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. When you integrate sharing – and creating – procedures into your onboarding process, it helps ensure a smooth transition for your new team members. Formally introduce the new team member to the current team members.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you are ready to transform your executive assistant support team and streamline your recruitment process, discover the benefits of partnering with C-Suite Assistants. In fact, there are some benefits to going with a staffing agency rather than the traditional recruitment process.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

3 Tips for Organizing Your Executive & Team Members. This is the first thing you have to accept if you want to help someone, such as your executive or team member, get and stay organized. Systems are an ordered and proven process that saves time, effort, and unnecessary stress. You can’t make others work the way you work.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Liliya shares her journey navigating culture gaps as an immigrant to the US, communication, networking, and working with an assistant team. CONNECT WITH LILIYA Liliya on LinkedIn ABOUT LILIYA Liliya Susong is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Nestlé North America.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 5, 2013

Challenging the Process. You also have to practice being a leader and being confident communicating in front of a group, your executive, or when leading a team. So while you might be nervous speaking in front of your peers or other colleagues, it is imperative that you develop this skill. Inspiring a Shared Vision.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Setting up the courses is a lengthy, multi-step process. I’m excited to implement it because this is such a labor intensive step that normally bogs down the entire launch process. Now that the procedure is more clearly defined and efficient, I’ve streamlined the process and solved a major pain point for anyone on my team who uses it!

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes. A multigenerational team offers executives and managers more than just support assistance.

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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 started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked.

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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. Michelle could do step 1.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

But not all of them are good at helping their team members understand what that means and how they can individually contribute in a meaningful way. For example, let’s say you spend three hours each week assembling the weekly sales reports in Excel to present at the Monday morning team meeting. You’re not comfortable with pivot tables.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the world of process improvement, documented procedures help facilitate operational efficiency. One of the more labor-intensive procedures my team and I use covers how we add new courses to our learning management system. Microsoft Teams : For integrating documentation into the workflow of teams.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 19, 2019

Overflowing with secrets, tips, and tools of the profession, this book is a ready resource created by those who “walk the walk and talk the talk” of the complex administrative professional role. This book for administrative and executive assistants is filled with road maps for success, scoring quizzes, real-life stories and examples.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

She is an accomplished professional who holds the esteemed certification from IAAP as a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and specializes in Organizational Management.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

” For many administrative professionals, this is the single hardest moment of your annual performance review. Goal setting is a process, and it’s not something to be taken lightly. It may seem like a hassle, depending on the way your company handles the process. “What are your goals for the upcoming year?”

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

Collaboration : Both Microsoft and Google apps offer robust collaboration features, allowing multiple team members to work on procedures simultaneously. Microsoft Word and Google Docs These word processing apps are your go-to for creating detailed, text-based procedures. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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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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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

A talented and committed administrative professional will maximize your efficiency and allow you uninterrupted time to concentrate on your key priorities. Firstly, you may opt to hire a new, more experienced executive assistant for the CEO, someone with additional skills and expertise to fulfill the existing role more effectively.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

These executive letters are one of the requirements for a Star Achievement Series® participant to receive their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. More focus on prompting leaders to ensure critical team meetings occur.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2016

Office Dynamics International awarded two organizations its Star Achievement Series ® training program (Level 1) in support of Administrative Professionals. Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, made two sizable in-kind donations in the month of March.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success. How can I make this simpler?

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 30, 2024

You could accelerate the procedures development process in ways you never imagined possible! We want the safety net they provide personally and professionally. My YouTube playlist includes both, and I can quickly get into a work zone with background music supporting the process. How many procedures could you create in a week?

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