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What to Do When You Have to “Fix and Polish” a Message

Office Dynamics

REVISED: Yes, a portion of the budgeted dollars (less than in past years) is spent on design and construction deficiencies. Yet most of the maintenance budget dollars are needed for normal upkeep and operational costs. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen.

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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

Office Dynamics

I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. It’s a full-time job and then some and for the administrative professional who is asked to plan a meeting over and above (or even as part of) their normal day-to-day responsibilities.

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Collaborate to Innovate!

All Things Admin

You hire the caterers, design the centerpieces, book the keynote speaker, rent equipment, set the schedule – the whole nine yards. Someone has an uncle who owns a catering company and secures a discount, allowing you to come in under budget. Imagine you’re planning a big event for your office. The event goes…fine.

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Creating a Win/Win for Admin and Executive

Office Dynamics

Administrative professionals are not miserable at work, but they don't feel as enthusiastic as they once did. In their professional direction. All employees, including administrative assistants excel most when they feel enthusiastic about their work and deeply involved in (and committed to) the success of the business.

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10 Questions To Find The Perfect Venue

Office Dynamics

What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. Note that if there isn’t a fully equipped kitchen you might be building one from scratch in a tent in the adjacent parking lot? For example, a summer gathering in a space with a rooftop garden might be magical.

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Do You Have the Desire for Learning and Growth?

A Great Day's Work

Are you equipped with the work experience, skills, and qualities desired by the employer? It is possible that you might be self-employed or not work for an employer who values or is willing to financially support your professional development. Read about the qualities of the ideal candidate.

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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

I’ve worked with CEOs, professional athletes, Fortune 100 board members, billionaires, pastors—and their assistants—in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. I’ve also had the opportunity to speak at administrative professional and executive assistant conferences all over the world, including Hong Kong, Thailand, and Germany.

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