All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Some track things via Slack.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2013

For Administrative Professionals, Efficiency Is the Name of the Game: Utilizing Automated Services. After more than a decade of work with administrative professionals, it’s clear that their role has evolved and expanded significantly in recent years. By Annabella Caballero, Account Consultant at Seamless.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 16, 2019

You want to be successful in your job as an administrative professional, but you feel your writing may not be as good as it should. Needs to approve every document or only specific kinds before you send them? Refresh your writing skills by consulting reference and business writing books. Be specific—e.g.,

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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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. This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional. What is dying is being the office mom. Thank goodness!

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All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Administrative professionals who are constantly innovating, willing to embrace AI instead of fearing it, and doing their best to learn and grow with the changing times and technologies are not at risk of being replaced by AI. Focus on the skills AI can’t replace. It won’t be long until it puts me out of a job.” The reason?

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. Procedures are documented, step-by-step instructions for performing tasks or processes. Procedure – A documented, step-by-step guide that tells someone how to complete a certain task or process.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Procedures are more than just documents; they are a roadmap for new hires, guiding them through the complexities of their new role and the company culture without constant supervision. The Power of Documentation If you have everything documented and ready to go when a new hire begins, it expedites the onboarding process.

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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

MARCH 20, 2024

When you do achieve operational gains, be sure to document and share those with your manager. Documenting your processes is the first step. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio. But not all of them are good at helping their team members understand what that means and how they can individually contribute in a meaningful way.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. First and foremost, it is not a document, paper, degree, certification or designation that makes a world class or star assistant. The need for interpersonal skills is at an all-time high and its prominence will grow.

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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

MAY 23, 2019

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. an administrative assistant for two different types of managers. I prepare files with the documentation he will need for the meetings and leave on his desk. This week Carrie S.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? •

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Office Dynamics

MAY 26, 2016

Regardless of your job title, intelligence level or personal skill set, there is one certainty that always holds true: You simply cannot achieve your vision of greatness (whatever it may be) without the help of other people. You can access the chat document here: Developing Your Inner Circle Webinar Chat History.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

These executive letters are one of the requirements for a Star Achievement Series® participant to receive their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation. Takes the initiative and has the comfort level to proactively review documents in preparation for my meetings. Motivates and encourages peers.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Use this assessment for assistants as a tool to measure your skill level. I wanted to be ready for anything when we sat down together to discuss my progress and my skill set as her Chief Executive Assistant. I remembered this document from some one-on-one coaching that Joan did with her high-level executive assistant clients.

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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. This trend is not going away.

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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. This trend is not going away.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Cloud-Based File Storage: Tired of attaching documents to emails and relying on track changes to keep up with multiple people editing the same files? Designed by Freepik. You can read part 1 here. The solution? Smartphone apps!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. Star Tip: Document your value-added efforts to ensure you reap the rewards over time. While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization. I see employees in action in their environments.

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My EA Career

APRIL 5, 2023

Circle Back Once you have developed your 3P’s file remember that it is a living breathing document. Use an edited version of it as a handover document when you go on vacation. I also emphasise the importance of ongoing dialogue and structured approaches to checking in with leaders since priorities are constantly changing.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2015

A fellow administrative professional needs your help. ” – Cass, Documents Specialist. Each month we share a question from our friends Business Management Daily, publishers of AdminPro Today newsletter. This month the question is about making mistakes at work. Are there mistakes that are just too hard to recover from?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

” Okay, Administrative Professionals, this is a vital issue to address, because whether you believe it or not, you ARE a leader. Every day, you (and thousands of administrative professionals out there) lead others within your circle(s) of influence toward – or away – from positive, enriching themes of life and work.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. What I’ve found over time is a lot of people don’t take the time to properly organize the documents and materials that support their career growth and development. Showcase your skills.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Mobility is changing how we work and live; blending personal and professional lives, apps and tools needed to work well across different devices, and employees expect—and are expected—to work from anywhere. If you want to stay all Microsoft and easily edit Microsoft documents from the cloud, OneDrive might be the one for you.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Good systems are documentable, so you start by writing down the process required to accomplish the task at hand. Since you, your executive, and team members likely all have different style preferences, you need to be very clear about the organization systems you have in place (for filing paper, filing digital documents, etc.).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 16, 2010

When I was in school the teachers drilled proofing skills into us as they taught us the goal was to create the best product we could and proofing was part of the process to do that. If an admin assistant is preparing a document for their boss, they should ensure it is as complete and accurate as possible before even passing it by their desk.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Good systems are documentable, so you start by writing down the process required to accomplish the task at hand. Since you, your executive, and team members likely all have different style preferences, you need to be very clear about the organization systems you have in place (for filing paper, filing digital documents, etc.).

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

We as office professionals need to arm ourselves with the tools to combat the day. Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. You have to hear and understand people.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Planning travel for others is no simple matter and administrative professionals know this better than anyone else! Once you’re finished making the perfect itinerary, you can export it to the traveler’s calendar or as an editable word document to send to the user.

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Go Burrows

AUGUST 30, 2021

As an executive assistant coach myself who provides administrative professional and executive assistant coaching and training , I jumped at the chance to speak with Ann about her experience working directly with some of the most powerful CEOs in the world. It’s exciting to be the body double for someone really important,” Ann said.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 3, 2009

Underneath It All is full of straightforward, tangible advice on how to find success as an Administrative Professional. From teamwork and leadership to communication and professionalism, this book can serve as a survival guide for anyone looking to get ahead in business.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 3, 2009

Underneath It All is full of straightforward, tangible advice on how to find success as an Administrative Professional. From teamwork and leadership to communication and professionalism, this book can serve as a survival guide for anyone looking to get ahead in business.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

The lady to the left of me had inherited a 12 page job spec which had not been updated in 10 years whereas the lady to the right had a 6 page document. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Administrative and clerical positions require focus, diligence, and superior workplace organization skills to keep the office running at full speed, but a workplace that feels impersonal or distracting can disrupt productivity and efficiency. Paperwork is part and parcel of being an administrative professional, clerk, or receptionist.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Whilst it’s been a privilege and honour to be able to help so many people in obtaining the role of their dreams and rectifying their brand and ‘branded’ documents respectively to get there, it has actually been a huge eye opener to some of the things that go on in this somewhat dicey industry.

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