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7 Ways Admins Can Do More Meaningful Work

Eat Your Career

As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them. Mentor Other Admins.

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Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals

All Things Admin

You worked with a budget. Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? •

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Lots of new speakers added to the Virtual Summit

Practically Perfect PA

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 She is a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals NZ Inc and is a past National President.

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. Ask to join or form a workplace committee.

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What’s Your Space Style Preference?

All Things Admin

If someone needs a charging cord for a Nokia flip phone, a half used typewriter ribbon, or minutes from a budget committee meeting circa 2006, chances are good that the Saver has it. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio. In a direct contrast to Minimalists, Savers save everything on the premise that they might need it someday.

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What’s Your Time Style Preference?

All Things Admin

Sure, the budget report may be due in 20 minutes, but planning the menu for next month’s awards banquet sounds a lot more fun right now. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio. Impulsive time style personalities live in the moment. Impulsive people don’t want to spend time planning; they want to get straight to the doing.

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The Thankful Season

Office Dynamics

This is a critical time for administrative professionals and executive assistants! This would be a good time to send a hand-written thank-you note to your mentor, those you’ve networked with, or that colleague who recommended a great book or suggestion for growth. What new skills did I develop this year?

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