Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 17, 2008

We called this “at your side” training. I recently met a former co-worker for lunch and she described the way the assistants are trained in her office. She said that new assistants are mentored for the first year of their working career. She said that new assistants are mentored for the first year of their working career.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

IAAP International Association of Administrative Professionals – The largest association for administrative professionals. Love coffee, NHL, NFL, DC & Boston. I tell redonkulous stories. She can be found speaking at administrative conferences and events around the world. Follow for relevant profession-related articles and resources.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. A: Believe it or not, most of my mentoring came from executives; not peers. The conference exceeded all of my expectations.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Obtaining funds from work to complete training in the current environment is difficult. Yes, Outlook Training and Training in Supporting a University Committee. To be effective in any position you need to be on the forefront of technology and systems use so I have attended many training courses for software and technology.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days. Excellent material!

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