Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Administrative Professionals leading in the 21st-century. With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over!

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Collaborate 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

Silence is the enemy of fixing what is broken in our workplace. This includes workplace bullying and discrimination and career progression, to name just three. In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. I wish that you find a mentor. I wish that we break the silence. Unfriend them.

2021 52

2021 2020 Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

However, after a recent turn of events such as staffing vacancies and promotions, I have found myself providing administrative support to several other key managers while we recruit for vacant positions. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending. To think otherwise is wishful thinking!

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals International Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

You’re frustrated by limited opportunities in your workplace but decided that, for personal or financial reasons, you need to stay put. If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Feeling underutilized?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100