Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

Are assistant certification courses necessary? At Office Dynamics, we are noticing a tremendous amount of interest in executive assistant certification or administrative assistant certification courses or programs. More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Organization skills for administrative assistants are one of the most valuable skills to have as an administrative assistant. Fortunately, there are at least 9 ways to improve your organization skills as an administrative assistant without too much effort on your part. Be proactive. Make a list.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

Administrative Professionals Week – Celebrating An Admirable Profession. First, I want to thank my incredible administrative partner who grew into a Vice President at Office Dynamics. The Administrative Profession Is An Admirable Profession. The Administrative Profession Is An Admirable Profession.

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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. There are definite skills required to be a good minute taker and I’ve listed some of them below: Listening. Strive to develop these skills so you can be the best minute taker you can.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

It was a very handy skill to have! … They would’ve thought that this would be a must have skill to be able to take minutes. It’s a good skill to have, but the traps listed above need to be avoided. Over the past 14 years, Robyn has led in excess of 500 plus minute taking courses for over 1,000 participants.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. Clear indication of administrative intent and commitment.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 14, 2019

This definitely is a skill every assistant needs to know. This is a skill you can use every single day! In our World Class Assistant course, we cover this topic and participants work on real work world case studies. 2: Self-Management (I manage me.). I am confident in my skills and aware of my weaknesses.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years. Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 11, 2024

Many administrative professionals are still hesitant to experiment with automation and AI tools. It simply means that you can work more efficiently and course-correct more quickly when something needs to be adjusted – and it won’t be such a manual, clunky process to change the things that need changing.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. Of course, I’d love to hear your email tips and tricks as I’m always down to get more efficient and productive, so please reach out! I can help you manage the constant influx.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 4, 2019

As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. Of course, that’s not always the case. Admins are involved in countless processes—from running reports to managing data and beyond! Manage Projects.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

Liliya also managed the visit of Mr. Noboru Nakatani, executive director of INTERPOL’s Global Complex for Innovation, to Moscow to sign a data exchange agreement. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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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. Connection brings comfort and control.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

At All Things Admin, we use a learning management system called LearnDash to create our Training on Demand courses. Setting up the courses is a lengthy, multi-step process. One of the first steps in the procedure is creating Canva images for the course to use in our ads, emails, website, and social media pages.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Managing Your Executive’s Day (October Free Webinar). As an administrative professional, you probably already know that a big part of your job involves “managing” other people—namely, the Executive(s) you support. The problem, of course, is that we’re moving at Mach speed in today’s workplace. Learning Highlights.

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All Things Admin

MAY 10, 2022

For administrative professionals looking to grow their careers, social media is one of the most powerful tools at their disposal. With 310 million monthly active users, LinkedIn provides you with an excellent opportunity to connect and network with thousands of business professionals. Grow your professional network.

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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. So while you might be nervous speaking in front of your peers or other colleagues, it is imperative that you develop this skill.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

As we celebrate 25 years in business we’re offering a free webinar each month for administrative professionals to continue their skill development and learn more about who we are and what we offer the administrative profession. Please let us know if you are considering attending this course.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

I absolutely loved Joan Burge’s article, Core Admin Skills Always Need Improving ! The principle she discussed of renewing and improving core skills is closely related to what Steven Covey calls “Sharpening the Saw”: the deliberate improvement of our tools to help us become more effective. Lay the Foundation.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2019

While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Try being more specific in what you say. Best of luck!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. Well, of course, I said yes. Persuasion skills. Craft your skill.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

That bears repeating, so let's say it again: Your professionalism is one of the most valuable traits in your administrative toolbox. There are certain traits and skills that exude professionalism and can help vault your administrative career. With it, you can move mountains. The ‘Do’ List. Practice punctuality.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

That bears repeating, so let's say it again: Your professionalism is one of the most valuable traits in your administrative toolbox. There are certain traits and skills that exude professionalism and can help vault your administrative career. With it, you can move mountains. The ‘Do’ List. Practice punctuality.

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Admin Awards

JANUARY 14, 2024

Throughout their work together, Ballou was a vital source of constant encouragement for Dr. King, epitomizing the often under recognized role that Administrative Professionals play in empowering leaders to achieve what can at times feel like the impossible. Born in 1925, Ballou was a trailblazer in her own right.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether you choose to do more of what you’re doing today, or pursue something entirely different, the experience you’ve gained in your administrative role is the perfect foundation for whatever you choose to do next. Recognize that change is a natural part of professional growth and that it’s never too late to make a move.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

For example, if you help manage monthly staff meetings or quarterly board meetings, procedures for these events can be broken down into smaller parts with specific procedures, checklists, and templates you use to accomplish it. It’s the list of things that must be completed before starting the LearnDash course setup steps.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2015

April 14, 2015 / PRNewswire / — With Administrative Professionals Week ( April 19-25 ) approaching, many members of the office support team will receive special acknowledgment for their contributions. Nearly nine in 10 ( 89 percent ) senior managers said their organization is good at showing appreciation to workers.

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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. I tell redonkulous stories.

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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. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily. This course is only taught onsite.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

It doesn’t take a brain scientist to see that more and more firms are counting on employees and middle management to handle their own calls, prepare their own documents and make their own travel arrangements. Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. Don’t want to learn Spanish? The choice is yours.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

It doesn’t take a brain scientist to see that more and more firms are counting on employees and middle management to handle their own calls, prepare their own documents and make their own travel arrangements. Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. Don’t want to learn Spanish? The choice is yours.

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All Things Admin

MAY 10, 2022

For administrative professionals looking to grow their careers, social media is one of the most powerful tools at their disposal. With 310 million monthly active users, LinkedIn provides you with an excellent opportunity to connect and network with thousands of business professionals. Grow your professional network.

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C-Suite Assistants

JUNE 26, 2023

The answer was “Yes, of course”! So, the first basic skill critical to harnessing AI is the importance of asking the right questions. For more details on these apps and training resources for administrative professionals go to The American Society of Administrative Professionals.

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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. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio. The Importance of Continuous Procedures Improvement In the early 90s, dial-up internet was cutting edge.

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