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Administrative Professionals Get Help With Your Career

Office Dynamics

Recognize also, however, that much of the information you're seeking may be found in readily available resources, such as books, tapes, seminars or through membership in a trade association. I've had tremendous success with this strategy when I needed help, and it doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Pay for the advice.

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Administrative Professionals Get Help With Your Career

Office Dynamics

Recognize also, however, that much of the information you're seeking may be found in readily available resources, such as books, tapes, seminars or through membership in a trade association. I've had tremendous success with this strategy when I needed help, and it doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Pay for the advice.

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. What qualities do assistants think you need to be a great assistant? Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas.

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Are Administrative Assistants Being Phased Out?

Office Dynamics

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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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

There is no cost for the seminars and we pride ourselves on having had local support since April 2013. We launched in April 2013, with presentations from Hays, the APA and Gail Thomas, a delegation expert, to around 25 Admin professionals. The Peterborough PA network aims to share knowledge, experience and best practice.

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Choosing Administrative Training That’s Right for You

Office Dynamics

Conferences for Administrative Professionals. Live Training Event (such as a workshop, seminar, or certification course). Elements of a Live Training Event or Administrative Workshop include: Usually only 1 or 2 individuals are presenting and facilitating. Webinars for Administrative Professionals.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

”) and the on-site training seminars. “How do you invest in your administrative staff? Professional organization membership offers a range of benefits, including webinars, resources, and community. Below are a few administrative professional organizations to consider. Awesome – sounded great!