Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2019

Office Dynamics International is the global industry leader in the development and presentation of sophisticated executive and administrative assistant training, coaching, and resources. It is known that we offer a broad range of training, education, peer to peer networking, but this year we are adding even more to our catalog of resources!

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Some conversations still take place in person…but many others happen via email, in virtual meetings, or within collaboration tools like Slack and Teams. If you’re struggling to manage the flow of communication with your leaders or with your team, this video will help. It’s easier than ever before to lose sight of what’s happening.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

We recently posted a blog that listed free training sources we provide; 6 Free Training Sources for Administrative and Executive Assistants. At Office Dynamics, it is our goal to elevate the level of the administrative profession through knowledge and training but that got us thinking, “What else can we do?”.

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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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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Following Joan’s remarks, the day rolled out with an array of fabulous speakers and the annual teambuilding event, one of Joan’s conference trademarks. Every year she and her team develop an exciting event to get people up and mingling, working together in collaboration and creativity – and this year was no exception!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. The conference was a game changer for me. I have never attended such a relevant and inspiring conference! I’m just as excited and grateful about attending again this year since it is the 25 th Annual Conference – The Stellar Assistant!

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Allwork

JULY 5, 2023

Guiding a reconstituted team after layoffs, particularly in a hybrid setup, is no easy task. Workforce downsizing can trigger feelings of fear, uncertainty, and stress, particularly within hybrid teams where reassurance through in-person contact is limited.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This article was written by the Perkins Eastman Design Strategy team for Work Design Magazine. Even for seasoned remote teams, it’s hard to match the bonding that comes with seeing the same familiar faces in the office pantry each morning or chatting about weekend plans at the copy machine. © Copyright Andrew Rugge. What is rapport?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 27, 2016

In 2014 we rolled out a scholarship program for the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. We’ve never offered a scholarship for our administrative conference in its history – now hosting our 23rd year. We offered three scholarships for the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt supports this notion , saying that it’s “important that these people be at the office” to get the benefit of on-the-job training for junior team members. Virtual coworking involves members of small teams working on their own individual tasks while on a video conference call together.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms. Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms.

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Allwork

JULY 13, 2023

Whether it’s small teams, mid-sized business units, or the entire organization, in-person activities cultivate group cohesion and belonging. When communicating face-to-face, team members can decode body language cues, like facial expressions, gestures, and posture, which may be overlooked in virtual meetings.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 14, 2016

Following the success of the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I thought I would put together a more extensive training course for two of our favourite conference topics – Events Management for assistants and Social Media/Apps/Office Tech (I can’t think of a catchy title for this one!).

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Success

JANUARY 10, 2024

She leads workshops at conferences, is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and has facilitated high-level negotiations. She did much of her training on her own before getting certified—and a lot of that training took place outside of the United States. She can also code the 10,000 muscle combinations within human expression.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? This is where the word “team” comes into play. Here are some of the areas of expertise to consider when putting together your team. Did I think of this as meeting planning? Program Content/Agenda . Audio-Visual and IT Support .

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART III: The Final Day. This article is part 3 of our conference recap. click here for Office Dynamics Conference Recap part 1 and part 2. The training, speaking, coaching and writing Joan devotes herself to, as well as this conference itself, is how she achieves those goals.

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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. Though my career has evolved into training and development, I always feel most at home when surrounded by growth-oriented assistants. That’s one of the reasons I always jump at the opportunity to attend Conference.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Everyone had favorite training moments and lots of stories about what they would take back with them to their respective offices to implement. Throughout the entire conference, attendees had been tracking their wellness on the provided wellness tracker. Exploration- (people develop and discover new skills through training.).

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 4, 2016

Do you dread going to the welcome reception at a conference? A lot of people do, especially if they attend the conference alone or are a first timer. However, going to the first night’s event when attending an administrative conference is a great way to start meeting the people with whom you will spend the next 3 or 4 days.

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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

MARCH 31, 2020

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. Consider sending your assistant to a workshop, conference, or designation course. What is my suggestion instead of traditional gifts?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lucy is author of The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential , as well as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, a global force synonymous with world-class conferences and training. In this episode, Lucy talks about her new book, the Global Skills Matrix for administrative assistants, and much more.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 28, 2013

First Live Video Conference Training. I gave my first video conference workshop for administrative assistants without getting on an airplane! Jasmine found a great facility in town with awesome Cisco technology for me to be able to video conference workshops. Both times, Plus6’s team did a great job.

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Allwork

APRIL 20, 2023

To establish effective metrics, it is recommended that the executive team participate in an offsite meeting, where they can focus on long-term strategic planning without distractions. Collaboration and innovation are critical metrics to effective team performance, but measuring them isn’t easy.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Many were return attendees, which doesn’t surprise me at all given the quality of training and the spectacular way Joan has with putting on an event of distinction. I think that entertainment is really appropriate for an admin conference, because that’s what we do each day at work. It was beautiful.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Help aspiring leaders hone their skills, build emotional intelligence, and develop strategies to lead their teams successfully. Work with individuals, businesses, or teams to analyze their workflows, identify inefficiencies, and design strategies to optimize time management and boost overall productivity.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

AI can help remote workers video conference like pros by adjusting factors like lighting, the background image, and even the “smoothness” of participants’ faces. Since AI systems are trained on vast amounts of data, they may inadvertently learn and perpetuate existing biases present in the data.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 12, 2020

They don’t have time to manage their teams, and that’s frustrating for those who are trying to figure out what to do all day as they “work” from home. They need YOU to do that for them, for yourself, and for the team. What if your primary video conference technology isn’t working? Reach Out to Your Team.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

We offer high level coaching, onsite workshops, an annual conference for administrative excellence, an executive assistant boot camp and more. Our free training programs began in 2009 with the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence pre-recorded video program. More free assistant training at your fingertips.

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BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2020

Re-inventing the value chain within executive teams now occur virtually, involve everyone in the organisation and virtual meeting toll Zoom has definitely inherited some great PR, user adoption and a booming share price as a result! You can say that Zoom has how replaced the conference table everywhere.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? Learned of a possible opening in the Conference Services area; requested informational interview. Attended monthly educational programs and their annual educational conferences. Did I think of this as “meeting planning”? Did it stop there?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. One thing I hear Joan encourage during conferences, webinars, and one on one conversations is to be courageous.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 26, 2013

Who says training has to be boring? Training can and should be fun. Good training encourages creativity, imagination, exploration and stepping outside your comfort zone. That is why live sessions are so terrific, especially for interpersonal/soft skill training. It should not be boring and laborious.

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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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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Office Dynamics has been growing by leaps and bounds this year and our team needed to grow as well! In order to handle all that we are working on every day we saw the need to add a new member to our team and quickly filled it! We would like to introduce you to Taniesha Gibson!

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