Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Whether you’re attending a networking event, heading into a job interview or meeting your new boss for the first time, the initial meeting can be one of the most important interactions you’ll ever have. No one will fault you for keeping a tight schedule—unless you’re unable to manage it effectively. Perfect Your Handshake.

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APRIL 4, 2015

Admin Assistant Training admin tips Adminology Assertive Assistant Training Attitude business management daily Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Current Events Difficult People Etiquette Executive Blog how to get your credibility back after an error Interpersonal Skills Just For Fun Leadership Mgr/Asst Team mistakes at (..)

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? In the mean time Im going to discretely tape up a copy of your etiquette rules somewhere public.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Accountable. Trustworthy.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A valid argument to support this view has ensued: workers might be more engaged when their cameras are turned on, as they can see the facial reactions from their peers and managers. Alex Dunham, Managing Director of Ark and Associate Principal at HLW: As a general rule, having cameras on during virtual meetings does improve engagement.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Ideas on how to build better partnerships with your managers. All of April we will be celebrating administrative professionals and giving you: Spot-on information related to the administrative profession. Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Strategies for setting priorities and taking control of your day.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

In fact, there is an event called #AdminChat that’s just for assistants – a free event that happens with a select resource, weekly, hosted by Executive Secretary Magazine (another phenomenal administrative resource). She can be found speaking at administrative conferences and events around the world. Share in the comments below.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2023

There will be differences, ranging from the internal platforms they prefer to appropriate office etiquette. Empathy training for managers can facilitate the conversations needed to draw out these insights and gain a holistic understanding of your company’s sub-cultures.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2020

Recent events have led to a rise in job seekers, which means more competition. Are you in the market for a new job? You’re not alone. So, how do you stand out in a saturated market in which employers are receiving resumes by the minute? In this blog, we will cover a few resume and…

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. When the lady found out about the happy hour and that I organized the event for the terminated employee, she was not happy. And part of that is managing up - bringing things to their boss' attention and up the chain it goes.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

In addition you will receive a complimentary copy of Joan Burge books, Become An Inner Circle Assistant and Underneath It All upon registration at the event. This program offers 13 sessions, master workbook and bonus materials. Purchase price: $1,495. Total Value: $1,960. Use Promo Code: GIFT1.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 27, 2014

Does the reason or purpose or event make any difference? In his article for CIO.com, Chuck Martin quoted a manager who described face-to-face communication this way: “We need to take vacations from our BlackBerries, computers and voice-mail and get out and talk to everyone in the organization. Voice mail. Face-to-face. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

Its all-in-one planner is the fastest, easiest, and smartest way to manage individual profiles and preferences and create custom end-to-end itineraries. How to segment parts of the trip so you can manage the various aspects more effectively and avoid missing any step. Have you ever attended one of our live webinar events?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2016

It can be an everyday event. Learn more about this event at www.officedynamics.com/learning-at-sea. I can’t tell you how much it means to know that someone took time out of their busy schedule to write a note versus sending a quick email. We don’t need to wait for Thanksgiving to give thanks. Joan Burge. Founder and CEO.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

In February all colleagues (also the new ones) are invited at a company event in New Orleans, Louisiana. And a whole business week full of work and leisure events. What to wear when casual is required at some events; I don’t like wearing “jeans and sneakers” at work.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

If you would like to hear all of them, you can watch the replay of the live event. This is important for all assistants, managers and coworkers to remember the administrative profession is a true profession! I had 29 secrets! I would like to share just a few of them with you. I didn’t always play by the rules.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift. Just because the event has ended doesn’t mean we stop blogging. Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). Join us at a live event this year!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.    She'd had good intentions of making connections after the events, but the cards never made it farther than her desk drawer.  Add them to your contact management system.   :-). Business Card Binder.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

We have a ton of value to bring to the profession and we certainly don’t want to exclude the many assistants who aren’t receiving funding to attend our live events. October: Managing Your Executive’s Day (Part 1) Webinar. October: Managing Your Executive’s Day (Part 2) Webinar.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Self-Management vs. Stress Management and Juggling Work, Home and Your Personal Life. Mastering Exceptional Self-Leadership Online Learning Program (Recorded 2-day learning event). Create a Strategic Partnership with Your Leader. Master Exceptional Leadership One BOLD Step at a Time. Career Portfolio Resources.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2012

We are often asked about doing etiquette seminars/programs onsite for administrative professionals across the country. Etiquette expert, Anna Post, Emily's great-great granddaughter will present this program via our friends at Business Management Daily. Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Every year, managers and human resources professionals like you struggle with the same issue: what to give their employees for the holidays. Look for tickets to a beer tasting event or brewery tour. Happy cheerful colleagues celebrating christmas party in office smiling giving presents. For the Tech Geek.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 5, 2016

We’ve been having a holly, jolly, super fun and festive time with our 12 Days of Christmas Webinar Series event. Where to watch us answer the questions we didn’t get to in the live event: Office Dynamics Facebook Live. How do you make a New Year’s Resolution stick? – Actualizing your professional goals webinar.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? Home About Me Advertise Overlapping Calendars In Microsoft Outlook?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Home About Me Advertise Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online! Do you feel like you are going to lots of websites to find the best deal?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. What better candidate to take on that role as a career, than the assistant who regularly plans events from small meetings to large conferences.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers. Do you feel that you could be doing this faster?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Pacific Time for the live event. Register for a replay link at any time if you can’t join the live event. . For this final session of the year, we’re sending 2015 off with a bang! This is our last free webinar for assistants of the year. December 3, 2015, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity Y ou receive an e-mail from your manager. Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. I had an event for November 7th and the contract was signed, sealed and delivered, but then I noticed the hotel had put the wrong date on the contract. What are the dates you can cancel by?

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

This should help your manager as well. You can do this by clicking View, Arrange By, Current View, Events. Outlook now will install the selected items that you chose. Check your calendar to see that everything as populated. Heres a post also on using your Microsoft Outlook calendar properly.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Finding the right tools to manage your business can be time consuming. Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. To find out more of how Virtual Assistant Manager works, click here.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. You dont want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

One piece of advise that I give myself on a regular basis so that I dont feel overwhelmed is to break your tasks down into manageable chunks. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task. Whats next? Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

as your client relationship manager (CRM)? Home About Me Advertise Free ACT! CRM) Video Tutorials By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you using ACT! If you’re looking to purchase ACT! I am sure that this will beef up your productivity with the system. Whats next?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century. The truth is, multimillion-dollar deals (and people’s jobs) can be LOST as a result of poor etiquette. That’s why Business Management Daily has teamed up with the famed Emily Post Institute to present an interactive webinar on this important topic. E-mail etiquette.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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