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Great Assistants Are In the Know

Office Dynamics

It’s COOL to be an administrative professional because you are privy to information that other employees are not or you may be given a heads up on an upcoming change before other employees are told. There were times I was privy to financials which helped me look for creative ways to save money or leverage supplies and equipment.

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Administrative Professional’s Day: Best Gift for Your Assistant

Office Dynamics

And quite honestly, you’re going to be asking more of your assistants in the coming years, so it behooves you to ensure your administrative team is prepared and well-equipped for the future. Provide them with continuing education and professional development opportunities. More preparation.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. Years later, I was working for Mr. K, by this time I had much more experience and was confident in my capabilities.

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Why should assistants choose to continue enhancing their skills?

Office Dynamics

These changes will cover everything from the equipment you use to the work you perform. Because of who administrative professionals support in the organization, they need to be clearer, more focused, more resilient, better prepared for anything that comes their way and be masters of time and energy. Build Confidence.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Lacretia Adamski

Executive Leadership Support Blog

As an advocate for executive assistants’ access to professional development, Lacretia offers coaching services and has been a guest panelist at events dedicated to advancing administrative professionals. Because there’s so much to learn about wine, I’ve continued doing self-study in my downtime.

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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE

Office Dynamics

Going deep with the conference’s core theme of “Expand Your Influence,” Chrissy’s session equipped us with concrete tools for setting limits (without ever saying “no”), guiding people to our own point of view without being pushy, building rapport, and positioning yourself as a leader.

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Creating a Win/Win for Admin and Executive

Office Dynamics

Administrative professionals are not miserable at work, but they don't feel as enthusiastic as they once did. In their professional direction. All employees, including administrative assistants excel most when they feel enthusiastic about their work and deeply involved in (and committed to) the success of the business.