Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 10, 2013

This may be a valid concern; after all, much of the work done by administrative assistants in the past can now be accomplished by office automation equipment or advances in technology software. Despite that, more work for administrative professionals can be found in an office setting than you might assume.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. The classes are held in Las Vegas.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Planning travel for others is no simple matter and administrative professionals know this better than anyone else! When picking between airlines, start with the basics: preferred airlines and flight class. All airlines, with the exception of Southwest, charge for economy class passengers to check baggage.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” Our conference and World Class Assistant™ our very different learning events. Our World Class Assistant™ Certificate course is limited to 20 attendees.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

One question I get a lot is around the topic of professional certifications. After all, professional certifications cost hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars. So, do professional certifications actually have a measurable career payoff? People want to know if they’re worth it.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2011

I have seen it happen to thousands of administrative professionals over 20 years. They come to my classes and think they aren’t creative but after I have given them several opportunities through learning activities, their creative talents blossom—and they are all different. Reduce costs. I say, “Stop feeding that thought.”

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

Teleconferencing is another convenient and travel-free way for us to connect and get the job done and may be one of the easiest and cost effective meetings because there is no need to reserve meeting space and no refreshments to order. If it is possible, send the documents as one attachment and not several (ie. Template images by luoman.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 17, 2010

If this was a formal business dinner meeting, these minor indiscretions could cost you and your company a valuable business connection. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

If the manager insists that the budget is tight, suggest that you would pay half of the cost; this will show the manager that you are willing to invest in yourself. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Can you bring in new business, improve operating efficiency, reduce costs, help build the strategy that will form the company’s future? Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1.

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