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18 Books Every Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant Should Read

Office Dynamics

Overflowing with secrets, tips, and tools of the profession, this book is a ready resource created by those who “walk the walk and talk the talk” of the complex administrative professional role. This book for administrative and executive assistants is filled with road maps for success, scoring quizzes, real-life stories and examples.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

If you don’t have procedures in place, one approach to onboarding involves having the new hire document the procedures as they learn. This method serves a dual purpose: it ensures that your procedures are up-to-date and allows the new employee to reinforce their learning through the act of documentation.

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Is shorthand still a relevant skill for a minute taker?

Practically Perfect PA

Many, many years ago, without a doubt, secretaries went to secretarial school to learn how to type and take dictation. Certainly in my country (New Zealand) there are very few places you can now go to physically to learn shorthand. But what about ‘real’ shorthand – Pitmans 2000 or Teeline? Shorthand a necessity then… .

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Skills required to be a good minute taker

Practically Perfect PA

Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Learn as much as you can about the topic. Her clients have included New Zealand Defence Force, Ministry for Primary Industries, Dairy NZ, Zespri, polytechs, universities, district health boards and councils.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Kyala Johnson

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Her executives range between Presidents and Sales and Marketing leaders, which has given her the opportunity to learn and know the business at different levels and perspectives. Inspiring others to be confident and walk in their confidence is what I love about my role. What are you most proud of in your career?

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Rarely, if ever, are any of those reasons a desperate move or because one simply desires contentment or lacks professional development desire. Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Lacretia Adamski

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Lacretia Caldwell Adamski has 1 5 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives in multiple industries including SaaS, health administration, and higher education. Because there’s so much to learn about wine, I’ve continued doing self-study in my downtime. More fun facts: .