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High Fives at an Administrative Assistant Conference

Office Dynamics

An administrative assistant conference is best measured by the feeling one has while clapping at the end of the last presentation. The Office Dynamics Conference. They reminded me of the importance of supportive collaboration and mutual professional respect while having fun and sharing laughs and those amazing high fives.

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Why some business owners fail to collaborate

The Small Business Blog

While some research indicates that SMEs have changed the way they work and are showing a willingness to collaborate with others, I have found that many business owners are still reluctant to do so.

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Simplify Daily Tasks with Technology

Office Dynamics

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. There are options to collaborate with team members from other locations.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. Shockingly, that blog got really popular really fast. My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it.

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The Power of Collaboration

Make or Break Moments

Several women business owners have gathered to form an LLC for the purpose of collaborating their efforts and offering more to their customers. The power of collaboration; working together for the greater good. When we collaborate – the customer wins. How have you seen collaboration work in your life or business?

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Today’s Administrative Assistant Has Power

Office Dynamics

Several years ago at the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , we had 249 assistants collaborate on how an assistant could add more value at work when he or she is already adding value. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. This is no easy feat but you can do it. Joan Burge.

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New Deloitte Collaboration Study laments meetings & distractions costs

BioTeams

According to a new Deloitte Australia report, The Collaborative Economy, overlong meetings, distractions and failed projects are costing their economy $5.4 Reading through the report there a few interesting statistics, such as: • 30% of participants want to collaborate more. Women are slightly more collaborative than men. •