All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in procedures is vital for any organization aiming to stay efficient, competitive, and adaptive. If you take a couple Excel classes, learn how to streamline the report assembly process, and save yourself at least an hour per week, that’s 50+ hours over the course of the year.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 19 years. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It takes being proactive and organized.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 11, 2013

One thing I have embraced since I was a child is learning. I learned a great deal from those executives. Every day I find something to learn. And while I am the “teacher” in the classroom training administrative assistants and executive assistants, I learn as much from them as they do from me.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 1, 2023

In this episode, Shelli shares insight from her 20 years of experience in the administrative professional world and discusses supporting two executives with different personalities (who have never had an assistant). Shelli also chats about the importance of a healthy culture within an organization, and more. LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

So, do professional certifications actually have a measurable career payoff? The simple answer is this: I am a firm believer in the importance of lifelong learning. First, MS Office is a very heavily used software suite and people in the administrative field are deeply reliant on it in many organizations.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2018

To pick up a book on a subject you want to learn more about, taking a class at the gym, volunteer at your local soup kitchen – you discover more about yourself by taking the time to step back from routine living to do these types of things, such as to set a goal and attain it. To invest in you means to believe in you.

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C-Suite Assistants

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Executive assistants are the backbone of an organization and can offer immense value to busy professionals across the workplace. However, without a combination of prior experience and skills, it can be difficult for administrative professionals to truly succeed in their roles within an organization.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2016

As the years passed, I raised my children as a working Mom while adding new skills, learning new technologies, etc. There was obviously much more to learn. Wow, an organization that was actually focused on administrative professionals! After reading your wonderful book, I realized I was gravely mistaken.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Whether you’re looking to get your Certified Administrative Professional Certification, becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist, or exploring options that aren’t admin-specific , such as travel or event planning, it’s important that you go into the process with your eyes open, and a strategic course of action that will allow you to achieve your goal!

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 25 years. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It takes being proactive and organized.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 13, 2016

Most of my work is conducting onsite seminars for executive assistants and administrative professionals. I love onsite training because I really get to know the organization, their mission, goals and the people I will be teaching. Most of my classes are held in a training room or conference room at the organization’s offices.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 5, 2018

During a class I was teaching, a high-level executive assistant that I admire said to her peers, “At our company, we insulate ourselves. We have much to learn.” This executive assistant is a seasoned professional with 25+ years of experience in the administrative profession.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2015

When you are trying to create change, whether in a process or for the administrative community in your organization, it is much easier to be persuasive when there is a group. When administrative professionals work together, there is less duplication, resulting in savings to the company and increased profitability.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Download Your Certificate of Attendance: Certificate-Of-Attendance-The Proactive Professional. Why do you think it’s important for administrative professionals to be proactive? Learning at Sea + All Paid Webinars (Registration due 12/20/16). Question & Answer with administrative expert, Joan Burge.

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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. Our conference and World Class Assistant™ our very different learning events. Conferences for Administrative Professionals.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 26, 2014

Founded by CEO Joan Burge, Office Dynamics International reached its 24th year of providing the most trusted certification and training systems for peak performance of administrative professionals. The first trend is the understanding that executive productivity relies on skillful administrative support.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 26, 2013

We actually learn and retain more information when we are engaged in the learning process. I have been designing and conducting training programs for executive assistants and administrative professionals for 22 years. I know it is a big investment for the organization and the participant. That is so true.

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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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All Things Admin

APRIL 25, 2022

I enjoy organizing, scheduling events and meetings, as well as being value-added to those that I assist. Being an executive assistant allows me to learn and experience many new things because each day brings different challenges than the day before.” – Lydia Martin, executive assistant to CEO, AOC, LLC.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 5, 2015

Joan Burge, a renowned author and administrative expert, is the creator of the Star Achievement Series®, World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program, more than 40 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals and author of several books. Learn more at Officepal.com. Lead From Anywhere.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2016

When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. I have all the tools and answers to help administrative professionals be successful. What does this mean to you?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

For the first time in history, the administrative professional’s job description hints at the full engagement of cognitive powers. I often see this in my training classes. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. You’re not a puppet, and someone else is not pulling the strings. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

Recently, I was conducting a full-day workshop for administrative professionals at a large organization. I was purposely brought in to help these assistants manage change, build strategic partnerships with their managers, learn how to be more proactive, and build peer synergy. She was the one losing out; not me.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

It’s hard to get stuck somewhere old when you are always learning something new. Take a class at a local university. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because? You have to find ways to stand out within your current organization.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 7, 2009

I’m happy to say that we have seen an increase in interest from companies who want to provide some type of training for their administrative professionals later this year. Is it an external class? Internal class? Identify the benefits of your attendance to yourself, your executive, and organization. Maybe both?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 7, 2009

I’m happy to say that we have seen an increase in interest from companies who want to provide some type of training for their administrative professionals later this year. Is it an external class? Internal class? Identify the benefits of your attendance to yourself, your executive, and organization. Maybe both?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2011

In today’s crazy, competitive business environment, organizations need employees who are imaginative, innovative and original. I have seen it happen to thousands of administrative professionals over 20 years. Become more valuable to your organization. Get more organized. I say, “Stop feeding that thought.”

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 23, 2010

Being that I just finished a World Class Assistant program, I feel compelled to bring up this subject. I mentioned this top-notch group I recently had in a class. I strongly believe administrative professionals of every level should have a card. I am a professional just like any other title in our organization."

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 23, 2010

Being that I just finished a World Class Assistant program, I feel compelled to bring up this subject. I mentioned this top-notch group I recently had in a class. I strongly believe administrative professionals of every level should have a card. I am a professional just like any other title in our organization."

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 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. Here are ten lessons office professionals can learn from Phil Jackson in order to be successful on the “court.&#

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I am so glad Corleen asked this because not only in the administrative arena but in the training arena in general, people get confused between: certificate programs, certifications and professional designations. You can also learn more by going to adult learning resources on the Internet. Do you think that is fair?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I am so glad Corleen asked this because not only in the administrative arena but in the training arena in general, people get confused between: certificate programs, certifications and professional designations. You can also learn more by going to adult learning resources on the Internet. Do you think that is fair?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is a vital topic I cover in my Star Achievement Series® , World Class Assistant™ Certificate program , and one-on-one coaching. Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate. Helps the executive get organized for the day.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. I have all the tools and answers to help administrative professionals be successful. The ideas is.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

This proven program has been updated 15 times thus bringing timely and relevant information to administrative assistants, executive assistants, and administrators in Fortune 500 corporations and mid- to small-size organizations across industries. Recommended Resources are listed for individual, continued learning.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2009

In fact, in the early 90s, I had 2 Berthas in a training class that consisted of 5 weeks of training, one day per week. The training was for a government agency in Virginia and all administrative professionals were expected to attend. The day of their first class, they felt they did not have to participate.

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