Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. I am the only person teaching, we go very deep into the material and there is ample time for skill practice. It’s best to start with your end in mind.

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MARCH 23, 2023

So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008. We saw their self-esteem and self-confidence go up in that short amount of time.” These students can choose between courses that teach both core soft skills, such as “ communications ” or “community and culture,” and hard technical skills.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

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. In fact, we are so passionate about providing training to you that we added a second YouTube Channel called Live a BIG Life.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 24, 2015

The chart below, which shows a decline in employer-provided and on-the-job training in recent decades, has been making the rounds in the economic blogs. It comes from the 2015 Economic Report of the President  (page 147), which is prepared annually by the President's Council of Economic Advisers for Congress.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 14, 2016

What are the eight must-have skills for executive and administrative assistants for today? As you enter into 2017, be sure you are equipped with this top-notch skill set. Joan also talks about one bonus skill, tune in to see what it is. We invite you to watch the webinar replay: Must-Have Skills for 2017. Bonus Resources.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2015

ATD stands for the Association of Talent Development, formerly called ASTD (American Society for Training & Development). For 25 years I have been teaching live workshops, seminars and training programs for executive and administrative assistants. It is the world’s largest organization for talent and human capital development.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2023

Is the metric based on how many new ideas you can come up with ? On how you dress, what music you listen to and with whom you strike up conversations? When we diversify our experiences, we’re more likely to come up with new ideas or ways of looking at the world,” Forgeard says. “We After all, how do you measure? a paperweight!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

It’s time to shake things up. Okay, Monday Motivators, it is the last week of February 2015. This week I’d like you to really step out of your comfort zone—shake it up! I have seen many administrative and executive assistants embrace training. Again, these are skills you can use every day. Join Toastmasters.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication.

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Allwork

JUNE 27, 2022

In reality, a job may not always live up to your expectations. Back in 2015, Domino’s Pizza launched the Pizza Mogul game where participants created their pizza recipes and earned money for every resulting order. 5 Training and development . Research reveals VR in the workplace could reduce staff training time by up to 60%. .

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

of all job switches” in 2021, up from under 2% in 2010. I gained new experience and skills , but I was eager to return to 84.51°.” Beginning around 2015, employees started to tell employers that they were leaving their jobs because of the leadership or because they didn’t believe in what the organization stood for,” says Llopis. “If

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JUNE 19, 2022

You make it happen, you’re up for a challenge , you do it your way. While they ultimately hoped to maintain the website themselves, DeNike says, they planned to hire a designer to get it up and running. If it’s data entry, you need to train them on the program. Then bump it up to scheduling. Do-it-yourselfers.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

by MARY ELLEN SLAYTER on JANUARY 14, 2015 1:57PM. Extensive training. Adding a temporary to help get the new hire up to speed in the role. How do you keep a new admin who’s under the gun from the start? in ADMIN PRO FORUM. Here’s what I think the problem was: They were totally overwhelmed. Job Shadowing.

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JULY 28, 2022

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology even created a General Charisma Inventory with points that varied from leadership skills to general approachability. Could your listening skills use a polish ? Just because your mind comes up with something doesn’t necessarily mean it has any validity.” “See

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

And then the second innovation, if we can call it that, is the changing habits of the new generation that grows up with flexibility and mobility in everything they do. And I think the second to third year cities were not catching up. It can pop up, like you say, in the suburbs, in the rural areas, in town and city centers.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

I started out as a Receptionist and worked my way up the administrative ranks for 20 years following. It was my dream to quickly move up in the administrative arena and work for top executives as soon as possible. Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

May 7, 2015. Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. Announcement: Our next free webinar in our celebration series is open for registration. Living Your BIG & Bold Life with Joan Burge. 10:00 – 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Register Now, It’s a free event! Pacific Time.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2015

The reason is when advancing your career, the skills you’ve demonstrated are often more important than the title you’ve held. Doing higher-level, more complicated work will expand your skill set and earn you kudos and new opportunities in the process. Seek new education or training. January 30, 2015. Ask for guidance.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

<Guest Post by Courtney Clark> Don’t you hate that feeling when stress starts to build up, until you reach your boiling point and you feel like you just can’t take it any more? Because they didn’t have the little release of venting, their stress built up. When most of us get to that point, there’s a solution: venting.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016.She Minute taking is a much sought after skill in organisations. Amanda Johnson, Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training Company.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2015

I am so excited to kick off 2015 with a bang for many reasons. While I grew up in Ohio and lived there into my mid-20s, I did move away and have been gone ever since. When I started Office Dynamics in 1990, there was not one company who devoted themselves solely to the mission of administrative excellence through in-depth training.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

After another delicious breakfast on the resort veranda overlooking the pool and the striking red rock mountains to the West, the morning plenary session of our final day of the conference opened up with a video montage highlighting some of the extraordinary moments from the Havana Nights Gala, generating laughs and smiles all around.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins. Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). Qualities Of A Great Assistant (4/2/2015). Recovering From Mistakes At Work (4/3/2015). Tips to Spring Cleaning At Work (4/6/2015).

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2016

I have been busy busy busy over the festive season sprucing up the website, giving it a bit of a spring clean and adding a few new touches here and there. The Skills section has also had a little face lift and over the next year I will be adding much more content around key skills for assistants. Why you might ask?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Internal & External Training. Generation Y makes about 50% of the current workforce. Salary Increase.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Here at Office Dynamics International, as we wrap up this 25th year of business, we’re feeling both grateful and overwhelmed with all we’ve experienced in 2015. For this final session of the year, we’re sending 2015 off with a bang! December 3, 2015, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Perhaps you can relate to those feelings?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 20, 2015

When I founded Office Dynamics in 1990, there were very few companies who offered specialized training for administrative support staff and executive assistants. Don’t leave your career up to chance; own it, create it with a solid plan and see new doors open to you. This is an awesome way to kick off the New Year.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 14, 2015

We have a dedicated social media session run by assistants who are all social media gurus, including Jacqui Quigley from LinkedIn and Jennifer Corcoran, Finalist for Social Media PA of the Year 2015. I also have a business case letter that you can send to your boss to help with any conversations you will have regarding training for 2016.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. By doing this you will become aware of what is going on in your industry & profession, potential training / conferences, networking associations, publications to read, awards to enter etc.

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Success

JANUARY 5, 2023

She attributes this to the “comprehensive breathing techniques,” which help people control their trains of thought and concentrate on a task. Yoga offers the tools to release stored tension in the body, allowing stress levels to go down and energy to go up.”. Do you have the patience to keep showing up as you learn? “It

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on 3/10/2015 (10 a.m.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

In this webinar we get to dig in deep with Chrissy Scivicque about what the skill “proactive” really is. What does it look like, how do you acquire and build this skill and so much more. How do you actually develop this skill? 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015 Conference On Demand ($149 – $499 Value) $99 each!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Events will continue to be an arena in which assistants can showcase their core skills. However like many other areas within our role we are not trained event organisers. I’ve written before about how events management is actually a profession with event organisers learning their skills and their trade full time over many years.

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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. Q: As a business owner and busy executive what top skills can an assistant bring that support you the most?

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On The Job

MAY 14, 2012

After the job market of the past several years, workers are more aware than ever that they need to keep their skills up to date if they want to stay viable in the marketplace. But DiBenedetto says he knows Tribridge faces stiff competition for talent, especially for workers who have cloud-computing skills. Skills can be taught.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I have been in the adult education/learning/training business for 24 years, mostly working with administrative professionals of all walks of life. Sign up for something educational this week. Even if it isn’t taking place until 2015, just make a commitment to yourself this week. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2017

Back in 2015 we had just over 50 assistants attend and this year we sold out (for the second year in a row) with 125 attendees! During the sessions we looked at how we could enhance the unique skills and qualities each assistant needs to further their role and career. The theme of this year’s conference was The Assistant Toolkit.

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