Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Last week, I was researching the pros and cons of today’s collaborative (open-space) work environment. I am preparing for a speech that I will give at our 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence: The Revolutionary Assistant later this year. Fosters collaboration. It is great and yet is also a problem in many ways.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2020

With all the buzz technology and workplace trends generate, it’s easy to forget that the foundation of every administrative professional should be built on timeless skills. Failing to develop these critical cornerstones for administrative assistants often means failure to thrive and succeed. Collaboration. That’s okay.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. What’s nice about this is that all your files will show up together in alphabetical order by the name of the file. Some track things via Slack.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

When administrative professionals work together. You can learn streamlining techniques from each other. So what can you do to promote teamwork and collaboration across your administrative community? Problems and frustrations may arise, but don’t give up. Gain a new perspective. Put the company first.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Formerly known as G Suite, the cloud-based productivity and collaboration solution is used by more than six million businesses, with more hopping on board every day. Being asked to learn new technology or software is always stressful. All that’s left is to learn how to use them! Is yours one of them? What is Google Workspace?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2019

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. Katrien B asks: We are a start-up company with offices in EMEA and in the US. To enhance good collaboration and communication I set up virtual coffee meetings with all EA’s.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. There are options to collaborate with team members from other locations.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Some conversations still take place in person…but many others happen via email, in virtual meetings, or within collaboration tools like Slack and Teams. As more organizations move to a remote or hybrid workforce, it seems people are just making up the rules as they go; there’s no defined communication standard to keep teams aligned.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2017

Sure, having a high IQ is great, but how does your EQ (emotional quotient) at work stack up? Having a high EQ comes in handy in today’s workplace, especially for administrative professionals. Here are five reasons why: In most jobs, collaboration is the name of the game. Problem-solvers get a big thumbs-up.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. If you don’t have procedures in place, one approach to onboarding involves having the new hire document the procedures as they learn. Set up a branded email for the new hire, complete with an appropriate title and auto-signature.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Administrative Professionals leading in the 21st-century. Business today is changing so rapidly that it is hard to keep up or keep track! I would like to share with you what I think will be some of those key strategies we will need to have to be a 21st Century Administrative Professional.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. Open to feedback—productive and enjoyable.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

But that doesn’t mean you should stop learning, growing, or exploring what else you can do to be even more valuable. As the modern workplace continues to evolve, you must embrace innovation and adaptability to stay relevant and indispensable as professionals. Collaborate to innovate. Commit to lifelong learning.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

She helped us understand how creating and developing a lasting business connection takes time and skill, and delivered unique tools for surmounting awkward moments, starting conversations effortlessly, and the art of follow up. The first, presented by Lucy Brazier, was “Harness the Power of Collaboration.”

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

After another delicious breakfast on the resort veranda overlooking the pool and the striking red rock mountains to the West, the morning plenary session of our final day of the conference opened up with a video montage highlighting some of the extraordinary moments from the Havana Nights Gala, generating laughs and smiles all around.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. History When you are working in a collaborative environment, it’s important to keep track of who’s making changes and where.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

An administrative assistant conference is best measured by the feeling one has while clapping at the end of the last presentation. You know you have learned and grown from the content when a flood of gratitude flows out of clapping hands. The learning and growth opportunities expanded beyond the topics though.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

People set up home offices and found ways to avoid interruptions. They rediscovered the value of professionalism. And since a large portion of communication is non-verbal , it allows for better, more transparent collaboration. The world was chaotic and our working environments mirrored that.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

It’s so easy to keep things organized in their own notebooks, and it makes collaborating with my team nearly effortless. Note: You may need to move it up from the bottom of your tag list in order to see it once you’ve imported it. Interested in learning more about what the program has to offer? Color Coding.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

Achieving excellence as an administrative professional is no different. For more complicated procedures, Julie Perrine’s program (mentioned above) includes paper templates that you can print and keep handy for creating handwritten procedures to place in your print manual until you are ready to type them up.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

We’ve noticed that the number of administrative professionals have been surfacing on Twitter has been increasing. With more assistants and professionals advocating for and teaching others how to use this valuable communication tool, assistants are seeing the value and deciding to jump on board. Coursera Learning without limits.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 4, 2014

Young, fresh, with a new bold look, our website offers haute style for up and coming executive assistants and administrative professionals! We bring you the best of the best with a plethora of bold, modern resources and our passionate commitment to the administrative profession, setting us apart from anyone else.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When we do wind up with a moment or two for ourselves, it’s tempting to spend it mindlessly browsing social media or catching up on our favorite Netflix shows instead of engaging in meaningful, enjoyable activities. You’ll develop interpersonal skills like collaboration, flexibility, motivation, and patience. That’s okay.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Learn how to set a password in the event you lost your device, access Wi-Fi points, turn app notifications on and off, run software updates, know how much available storage you have left, how to uninstall apps you no longer need. Learn more by using the guides. Share and collaborate on files. Keep up with the latest news.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional or in another field entirely is immaterial—everyone (except the CEO) has a manager or leader to whom they report (and some have more than one!). Learning to position yourself as a partner and strengthen this critical relationship will help you become a more valuable asset to the team.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

On a professional level, change can be simple, like finding a more efficient way to complete a task, or complicated, like learning to support a new executive or changing jobs entirely. The Innovation Mindset (sometimes called the Growth Mindset) sees change as an opportunity to learn and grow.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 5, 2017

About a year ago, I found myself on a catch-up call with Joan Burge, something we’ve done regularly in our relationship over the past 18 years or so. I had personally done sessions with up to 40, but certainly not 400 or more. Happily, I believe in exploration thinking, so today, I can say, “Absolutely!” And here’s why.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2016

Collaborate with the Masses. A study from the International Council of Association for Science Education indicates companies should collaborate with educational partners to increase scientific literacy and company exposure. What are some of the lessons you’ve learned from other businesses that you would like to share?

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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. Tracy Riordan.

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Melissa Peoples

MAY 8, 2019

Over the past 25 years of my career as an Executive Administrator, I have scheduled more 1:1 meetings that I care to count. During that time, I have learned a thing or two about what components help facilitate productive and effective meetings. There is not a one size fits all approach.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 14, 2021

So instead of using work computers on internal networks to manage documents and send basic email, our devices are now full-fledged collaboration hubs, reaching out over the internet to exchange data with countless different services. Speak Up to Enhance Security. © 2021 Julie Perrine International, LLC.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

For example, are there equivalent or similar software on the market that would allow the candidate to easily learn your system? Do you need someone who can lead and inspire other administrative professionals? Are these skills specific to a particular software or is there some flexibility? What level of expertise is needed?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Jasmine Freeman, Nancy Fraze, and I have been working on an awesome collaborative project that was born at our 18th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence the end of September. 240 administrative professionals from around the world contributed ideas to the book on how to add value every day in the work place.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

Several years ago at the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , we had 249 assistants collaborate on how an assistant could add more value at work when he or she is already adding value. The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. Joan Burge.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

And I learned. Wow, did I learn about show business, about being a working woman, about making hard choices, and about life. Neither of us dared to think our work together would last for 25 years which leads me to one of the first lessons I learned. Theatre is a collaborative art and I learned that so too, is the workplace.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. You can’t expect to move up if you aren’t already fully and completely (even exceptionally) competent with the basic duties and responsibilities of the role.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Teamwork and Collaboration. I’m going to provide you with the same Administrative Professional Effectiveness Assessment. What I learned about myself by doing this assessment. You will find that you don’t match up in some areas. Task, Time and Project Management.

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