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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. Encourage cross-mentoring.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. Encourage cross-mentoring.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I've been reading your blog for a couple of years and I find it to be incredibly entertaining and insightful. I have a quick question that hopefully you can answer quickly, and doesn't need to be on your blog -- unless you feel someone else may benefit. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. And your blog!”

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Others could no longer afford to retire. I would like “secretary” to be a retired title that just goes away. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Cross-training, Mentoring – Open your heart and be a mentor to others. What’s in a name? There are more than 40 titles in the profession.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I'm so glad I found your blog. Right now I just put things on his calendar and order food. I volunteer, I read a lot, I write this blog, I sleep a lot and have a lot of fun. Volunteer and mentor online by being an email pen pal. We have a new reader with a question today! I've been the EA to the President of a local t.v.

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The Admin’s Impact on Employee Morale & Culture Whitepaper

Admin Awards

Moderated by: Cynthia Young, Retired Executive & Culture Builder – UT Southwestern, Ambit Energy & Southwest Airlines. – Nancy Nordberg, Retired Executive Assistant to the CEO, Maxim Integrated. ‘I have this big project, he’s not letting me on his calendar, how can I remedy that?’ FIND A MENTOR.