Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Motivates and encourages peers.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Instead, grasp the other person’s hand firmly; interlocking thumbs and giving a slight squeeze that says, “I’m confident. Simply carry yourself well as you walk – with shoulders back, head up and smile on your face, of course. Avoid wimpy handshakes. What kind of message does that send? I’m glad to meet you.”. Stand for introductions.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Instead, grasp the other person’s hand firmly; interlocking thumbs and giving a slight squeeze that says, “I’m confident. Simply carry yourself well as you walk – with shoulders back, head up and smile on your face, of course. Avoid wimpy handshakes. What kind of message does that send? I’m glad to meet you.”. Stand for introductions.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2014

Of course,what else would we expect of a book that was the outgrowth of a collaborative effort of 240 administrative and executive assistants who attended the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas. Infuses life with confidence! Provides seasoned professionals’ best ideas! .

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Under that umbrella, we addressed topics such as self-management vs. stress management, learning specific difficult people types and how to handle each of them, the benefits of conflict and much more. Of course, we had plenty to talk about and one tip an attendee mentioned was, “setting healthy boundaries.”

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

As long as you feel confident and comfortable, I think whatever tools you use to take minutes is a personal choice. Over the past 14 years, Robyn has led in excess of 500 plus minute taking courses for over 1,000 participants. She is a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals NZ Inc and is a past National President.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

Now, we wonder how we ever managed to get anything done with it. When you do achieve operational gains, be sure to document and share those with your manager. You aren’t confident with some of the basic functions. The Importance of Continuous Procedures Improvement In the early 90s, dial-up internet was cutting edge.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I have been in the adult education/learning/training business for 24 years, mostly working with administrative professionals of all walks of life. Anyone can make time to attend a course or event if they make investing in their education important enough. Select an event or course based on either: Your gap areas.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

When you’re a pro at what you do, you understand the importance of managing expectations among the people you support and work within the office. Problem : “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course! Do” or “can” instead of “try.”

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Admin Awards

MAY 19, 2021

As 2021 Administrative Professional’s Month is once again behind us, I found myself really reflective this past year, on what it means to serve in a profession that means so much to so many of us. My whole life I’ve witnessed the passion and pride that Admins have for their Leaders, Organizations, and Profession.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider it a bit of ‘Vitamin Liz’ supporting you to march into 2024 feeling more confident and with self insight. I’d love you to consider them from both a personal and a professional standpoint. There are countless ‘experts’ out there flogging courses and programs on goals setting. ” C.S.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider it a bit of ‘Vitamin Liz’ supporting you to march into 2024 feeling more confident and with self insight. I’d love you to consider them from both a personal and a professional standpoint. There are countless ‘experts’ out there flogging courses and programs on goals setting. ” C.S.

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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

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

See what your manager is working on and ask that they delegate a piece of that project to you. Your manager may have to teach you that piece of the project but that is how you will expand. Register for a course, workshop, or webinar that challenges your thinking. Mentor a new employee or a novice administrative assistant.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 30, 2012

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Fight against your fear of taking minutes and learn to do it properly and with confidence. Editor, Administrative Professional Today.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Libby had a decade-spanning career as an assistant to Maury Povich, Jane Wenner at Rolling Stone, and, of course, Oprah. I’ve been an executive assistant coach since 2016, and as someone who provides administrative professional training to aspiring administrative assistants, I jumped at the chance to chat with Libby.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 5, 2013

I have always said, “ You do not need to be a manager or senior executive to be a leader. Every executive assistant and administrator can be a leader and should be a leader. You also have to practice being a leader and being confident communicating in front of a group, your executive, or when leading a team.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

She also shared tips for creating more fun in the workplace while effectively juggling the myriad responsibilities of a top administrative professional. But if that’s true, then why do most administrative professionals continue to operate in silos when collaboration is so good for business?

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All Things Admin

APRIL 25, 2022

business manager. “I’ve I’ve always had a passion for helping and supporting others, and when choosing a career in high school, I knew pursuing the field of business administration was the path for me. I have never been unemployed, had the opportunity to be involved in a lot of different projects, had some great managers.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2012

I've had many assistants share with me the challenges they face on a daily basis and how their managers endeavor to make them more effective in their department. Administrative professionals are not miserable at work, but they don't feel as enthusiastic as they once did. In their professional direction. L - LEVERAGE.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2018

I had their full attention and they had mine (of course, I kept my eyes on the road)! Amazingly, they grew to become excellent students, with a high level of self-confidence. (At One simple thing you can start doing to maximize time with your children. So, we started playing quiz games. I would quiz them, they would quiz me.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Of course for Office Dynamics, we are in high gear as our annual Event of Distinction is only 8 days away. As executive assistants and administrative professionals, you work with and meet a magnitude of people. You also speak and act on behalf of your manager or executive. Register for the World Class Assistant course.

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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. You may think this would be a biased conversation about our curriculum-based designation courses but it was far from that! I just felt it wasn’t enough!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Of course, the greatest selection for choice happens early on, before the best has been picked over or is gone completely. Since many companies have year-end employee reviews, at the conclusion of your review would be an appropriate time to discuss a proposal with your manager regarding taking action on your 2011 training.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Of course, the greatest selection for choice happens early on, before the best has been picked over or is gone completely. Since many companies have year-end employee reviews, at the conclusion of your review would be an appropriate time to discuss a proposal with your manager regarding taking action on your 2011 training.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

NEW: For the first time in 22 years, Office Dynamics’ flagship high-level, in-depth course for executive and administrative assistants is open to the public. Our nationally-acclaimed Star Achievement Series® Certification and Designation Course has been taught only on-site since its inception. Benefits of attending this course.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

97% of administrative professionals are female. Builds confidence. • Many executive and administrative assistants will ask, “When do you need this?” Of course the common answer is, “As soon as you can get it to me?” What’s the difference between being assertive and aggressive? Benefits of Being Assertive.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Of course the hotel bellmen safely secured the bags so we hadn’t a care as we went to breakfast for more fun and networking. Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals. You can’t project confidence if you aren’t ,” she said, “ Dress with intent.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Of course the hotel bellmen safely secured the bags so we hadn’t a care as we went to breakfast for more fun and networking. Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals. You can’t project confidence if you aren’t ,” she said, “ Dress with intent.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 23, 1 p.m. . " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Of course you have to be prepared and know your stuff, but knowing you look good when you walk in the door will do wonders on how you present yourself. What about your work space? 23, 1 p.m. . " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:02 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , board meetings , checklists , preparing for a meeting , to-do lists Reactions: 3comments: Foley-In-Charge said. No surprises! Choose New.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. You have to be respectful of your neighbours. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. Sit down dinners Of course if it is a sit down dinner you have to order for the number of guests you have. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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