Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2020

This year for Administrative Professional’s Day, reconsider the bouquet of flowers and rethink the gift cards. More skills. And quite honestly, you’re going to be asking more of your assistants in the coming years, so it behooves you to ensure your administrative team is prepared and well-equipped for the future.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years. Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Last week I received a cool message about two administrative professionals who attended the Joan Burge, "Takin It to the Streets" one-day workshop. I opened up the newsletter and found this wonderful article by Sandra Brekke about her experience with the workshop. "I I chose this profession because I enjoy it.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Last week I received a cool message about two administrative professionals who attended the Joan Burge, "Takin It to the Streets" one-day workshop. I opened up the newsletter and found this wonderful article by Sandra Brekke about her experience with the workshop. "I I chose this profession because I enjoy it.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. I have seen young people in the profession who are smart, bright and great administrative or personal executive assistants who are very successful. What can I do with an administrative certification?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. I’m professional.” That bears repeating, so let's say it again: Your professionalism is one of the most valuable traits in your administrative toolbox.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. I’m professional.” That bears repeating, so let's say it again: Your professionalism is one of the most valuable traits in your administrative toolbox.

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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 wanted to only focus on the administrative profession. Welcome to May!

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Melissa Peoples

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As a bonus, I am sharing my latest YouTube video, where I give you 5 AI Prompts that Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals can use to build business acumen. Whether you're an AI newbie or a seasoned techie, buckle up and embrace the future that is revolutionizing the landscape of the administrative industry.

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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

DECEMBER 2, 2016

I am the only person teaching, we go very deep into the material and there is ample time for skill practice. Conferences for Administrative Professionals. I see some offer a one-day workshop with no frills and title it a conference. There may be some half-day workshops, but not too many. Do you see the difference?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

Reflect on your skills, experiences, and achievements to identify the areas where you excel and get the most satisfaction. Continuous Learning and Skill Development. Invest in your professional growth by pursuing certifications, attending industry conferences, and participating in workshops or online courses.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

After a continental networking breakfast on the resort veranda, Peggy Vasquez kicked off the general sessions of the day with her workshop on “Creating Authentic Business Relationships.” She also shared tips for creating more fun in the workplace while effectively juggling the myriad responsibilities of a top administrative professional.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 5, 2015

Joan Burge, a renowned author and administrative expert, is the creator of the Star Achievement Series®, World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program, more than 40 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals and author of several books. Joan and her team portray a highly professional image.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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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. You can order your copy here.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. When I’m facilitating a full-day workshop for assistant or executives about maximizing their assistant’s time, I experience several aha moments. I see employees in action in their environments. I meet executives and have great discussions.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Up next, for anyone who tends to protest, “I’m not the creative type,” Lisa Olsen — one of the master trainers on the Office Dynamics team — offered a big wake-up call with her workshop, “Tapping Into Your Creative Energy.” Stay tuned for Part 2 of our administrative professionals conference recap!

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Office Dynamics

JULY 26, 2013

It should incorporate ample opportunity for skill practice. That is why live sessions are so terrific, especially for interpersonal/soft skill training. I have been designing and conducting training programs for executive assistants and administrative professionals for 22 years. That is so true.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

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. We offer high level coaching, onsite workshops, an annual conference for administrative excellence, an executive assistant boot camp and more.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2017

I see this often when I’m conducting workshops. I finally decided to host a free webinar on March 30, 2017, for administrative professionals whereby I will be pulling back the curtain and sharing some of my secret strategies from when I was an employee for 20 years.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I have been in the adult education/learning/training business for 24 years, mostly working with administrative professionals of all walks of life. ” It doesn’t matter if the event is an online course, a live workshop, webinar, or off-site retreat. Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Register for a course, workshop, or webinar that challenges your thinking. Be a leader of the other administrative professionals in your organization. Or another idea is to start an administrative team and host monthly meetings. The skills you develop by giving formal presentations help you in your every day life.

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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

Lisa Olsen is passionate about the administrative career and encourages assistants to be “relationship engineers” She currently is the Executive Coordinator/Office Manager at Dignity Health and is the Co-Founder of Admin to Admin – providing resources, workshops and retreats for assistants.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

Lisa Olsen is dedicated to the administrative career and helping administrative professionals recognize their potential. In 2007, she took her passion and presentation skills on the road launching her part-time business, Wingspan. She embraces every opportunity to build relationships and bring out the best in others.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate. Many administrative professionals are doing research, preparing outgoing pre-reads and filtering e-mail note strings for their executive in preparation for a meeting. Department Issues.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 30, 2017

To prepare for my one-on-one coaching sessions with the executives and their assistants, each person had to complete our Office Dynamics Administrative Skill Competency Assessment. This workshop is sponsored by Shure Inc. Communicating Expectations and Perceptions. Joan Burge. Learn more here.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

I have been in the adult education/learning/training business for 22 years, mostly working with administrative professionals of all walks of life. ” It does not matter if that event is an online course, a live workshop, webinar, or off-site retreat. They will learn valuable information from our speakers and their peers.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. I bet you have an invisible bag of top-notch skills you carry with you.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. I bet you have an invisible bag of top-notch skills you carry with you.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

This is a full-day workshop in itself, Susan. Really -- because I have taught this workshop several times. Good news -- I am actually the guest speaker for a webinar on this very subject for the Administrative Professional Today on September 10. Susan wrote in asking about some pointers on recording meeting minutes.

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