Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2017

Last Friday we held our third Assist Conference at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. I can’t quite believe I’m saying our third conference as we have been on quite the journey since our first conference. The theme of this year’s conference was The Assistant Toolkit. You all did a fab job.

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Allwork

JULY 5, 2023

Directing a reshuffled hybrid team post-downsizing can be a formidable challenge for any manager. Flexibility is paramount to successfully managing a hybrid team. To optimize this model, it’s crucial to use technology to facilitate regular check-ins, video conferences, and virtual team-building exercises.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Just over a week ago, I had the honor of attending the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. That’s one of the reasons I always jump at the opportunity to attend Conference. When it comes to conferences, I’ve attended many. Joan taught us to be assertive and persistent, even in the face of naysayers.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 11, 2019

Whether you’re looking for the perfect birthday or holiday gift for your business partner, or simply want to welcome them aboard with something special, it’s important to find the gift that says the right thing. … The post 11 Gift Ideas for Your Business Partners appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. With each message we'll introduce a speaker and share with you a little bit about them as well as why we chose them to be a presenter at the 19th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Creatives are speaking up, scrutinizing the connotation of the word, and thinking critically about art vs. content, after the famed Love Actually star pushed back on the term at the Royal Television Society conference in September. I remember the first time my manager at a new job referred to everything I did as ‘content,’ and I hated it.

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Success

DECEMBER 15, 2023

With a new year (and its resolutions) just around the corner, why not give friends and family self-improvement and personal development gifts that will help them be their best selves? Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

While your management team or HR organization may have certain ideas on what’s essential for retaining a loyal, productive workforce, go directly to your workers, such as via a survey, and identify their priorities. . Retaining talent has been a huge challenge for many companies. Use a cultural calendar to avoid setting meetings on holidays.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 25, 2009

The 16th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence was one of our best ever thanks to our fabulous speakers, energetic attendees, and the fantastic customer service from Red Rock Resort and Spa. This was so well received, that we are inviting Will Paccione back for our 2010 conference. Thank you for a great conference.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 25, 2009

The 16th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence was one of our best ever thanks to our fabulous speakers, energetic attendees, and the fantastic customer service from Red Rock Resort and Spa. This was so well received, that we are inviting Will Paccione back for our 2010 conference. Thank you for a great conference.

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2010 Customer Service Gifts Networking 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 6, 2022

Jacqueline Delarue is the #1 best-selling author of WORRY, A Worry Warts guide to Self Mastery and enjoys guest speaking at EA, PA, and VA conferences and networking events. She talks about managing our worried minds, slowing down, training and development, and more! Go here to start gifting today ! LEADERSHIP QUOTES.

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Allwork

MAY 2, 2023

Gifts to eligible nonprofits. Mongo, consulting with a3, Greener Source, and the architect, surveyed and selected ancillary office furniture, including tables and chairs for conference and breakrooms, the lobby, and three soft-seating areas. The cost to go through the process. Non-recyclable items sent to landfill.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. Volunteer to lead the next sales or team meeting to share that really cool idea you learned from the last book you read or the last industry conference you attended. Speak at the next conference. How do you do this?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2016

This does not look good in the eyes of management and diminishes the profession. Typically management recognizes administrative professionals during Administrative Professionals Week. Who covered for you when you were out sick or on vacation or attending a conference? Think about yourself. What would you want from your peers?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2015

Managers and executives could not be effective. For example, if there’s a seminar, conference or training session they can attend in the future, on- or off-site, let them go! Give a meaningful gift. This year, why not invest in gifts that help advance assistants’ careers? Sure, you’ll miss them for a few hours.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2010

Executives and Managers Embrace Administrative Profession As Never Before. I am being called on to conduct my exclusive leader/executive/manager workshop called Maximizing Your Assistant's Time and Talents to Impact the Bottom Line™. That is my gift to you on this first day of April. April 1, 2010 Kick-Off for the Blog-a-Thon.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2010

Executives and Managers Embrace Administrative Profession As Never Before. I am being called on to conduct my exclusive leader/executive/manager workshop called Maximizing Your Assistant's Time and Talents to Impact the Bottom Line™. That is my gift to you on this first day of April. April 1, 2010 Kick-Off for the Blog-a-Thon.

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Management Administrative Professionals Temping Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2014

Of course,what else would we expect of a book that was the outgrowth of a collaborative effort of 240 administrative and executive assistants who attended the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas. Use Coupon Code: APDG) This book also makes a fantastic gift for Administrative Professional’s Day.

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Audacious Admin

APRIL 4, 2019

That being said, here are some of the my AWP tips for managers and executives: Please don't forget the admin in the office who organizes the gifts for the other admins. My favorite gifts have been the ones that demonstrate my boss knew ME as well as I knew them. One size does not fit all. Personalize it. Follow through.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit. Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift.

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Welcome to the 2022 Gift Guide! Last, but certainly not least, where possible, I wanted to feature gifts that had a more-positive-than-negative impact on our planet. This year, we have offerings in the following categories : Delicious Gifts. Holiday-centric Gifts. Handmade Gifts. Office & Home Gifts.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 23, 2017

Do you organise meetings, away days, conferences, private dinners, summer parties, teambuilding or other events? Freebies, giveaways, gifts and prizes throughout the show. As a PA or EA, finding the perfect venue can often be tough – especially when you’re simply asked for ‘something different’! The events show from SquareMeal.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2016

We’re thrilled that Daren will also be a keynote speaker at the Office Dynamics 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in October! Strategic Thinker: use their gifts to further the company and its initiatives. See Daren live in Las Vegas at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, The Revolutionary Assistant.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Often times it is difficult to think of appropriate gifts for your supervisor, especially if the relationship has not been a positive one. Gift Cards You can’t go wrong with a gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. Gift Cards You can’t go wrong with a gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2012

To help you celebrate Administrative Professionals Day in spectacular style, along with lunch, consider the following career supporting gift ideas: “Become an Inner Circle Assistant” book by Joan Burge, addresses the “foundation” skills on which outstanding administrative professionals are built. Who Took My Pen … Again?”

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Administrative Professionals 2012 Gifts Skills 100

Productivityist

MAY 20, 2020

There’s so much to wrap your head around and hiring an HR Manager is going to cost you – they command an average of seventy-thousand dollars a year! I had the pleasure of meeting Amy a few years ago at a conference and I’ve always wanted to bring her on this program to talk about what she does and how she does it.

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Productivityist

MAY 20, 2020

There’s so much to wrap your head around and hiring an HR Manager is going to cost you – they command an average of seventy-thousand dollars a year! I had the pleasure of meeting Amy a few years ago at a conference and I’ve always wanted to bring her on this program to talk about what she does and how she does it.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Am I giving anyone at work a gift? 2013 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Managing Your Executive''s Day (6 sessions, includes handouts).' Family : (Remember, this Pillar includes friends, coworkers, and pets). At work, who do I need to get to know better? In what ways can I do that? BOLD & BALANCED.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. However – if we are not willing to speak up and actively list our duties how can we expect colleagues and managers to be aware of this change in office dynamics? We lighten the load for executives and are vital members of any executive management team. Risk Management.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

These events can cause undue stress because the pressure is on for the event to be as successful, the gift to be appreciated, or even for you to have some quality relaxation time. If you are planning the holiday party, there will be food, entertainment, gift giveaways, and possible employee awards and recognition.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

And after speaking to women in workshops, seminars and at my conferences for 25 years, I know this is one area we need to work on. But you have your own great gifts inside you. But if someone belittles them or their work, they tend to have low self-esteem. I especially find this an interesting topic with women.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2010

How many managers, Human Resource professionals, Training and Development professionals and administrative office professionals do they interview or survey? Not everyone was born with the gift of vision. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Career Management. Who do they go to for their research? and Beyond!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Following that, we walked over en masse to the Summerlin Ballroom for our conference day. As I walked by Veranda C, I saw that Brian Burge and Beverlina were hard at work putting the finishing touches on the many displays of helpful resources and Star Wear gift items in the ODI Boutique. It’s a fine balancing.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Here’s what happened: Following a 2-day business conference I had planned and organized, I was seated at dinner along with three attorneys, one of whom worked in Australia. After a full day of managing an agenda, his comment caught me completely off guard. I wanted alignment, and I wanted to manage projects.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 15, 2015

Be sure to let your talents and gifts shine. Didn’t get a chance to register for the 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence? The administrative profession has come a long way since 1997 and assistants are more visible than ever. But don’t rest on your laurels if you are in the administrative profession.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2010

How many managers, Human Resource professionals, Training and Development professionals and administrative office professionals do they interview or survey? Not everyone was born with the gift of vision. Who do they go to for their research? Does the person or "team" who is predicting the future really have a VISION? and Beyond!

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

One thing I have found that goes a long way are personal handwritten thank you notes and Starbucks gift cards. I sent her a personal note and a gift card to say thank you. The best remedy I have found that helps me remember items for conferences and meetings is an "events checklist." She totally saved my skin.

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