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Survival Tactics for Administrative Professionals During Chaotic Times

Office Dynamics

At Office Dynamics International, Secretaries, Executive Assistants, and Administrative Assistants alike have approached us on skills, tactics, and traits to implement in order to achieve agility and survive the pressures of today’s society. The Administrative Professional Adapting to Working From Home.

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Bullying and the Effect on Your Brain

Bonnie Low-Krayman

In my work training Executive Assistants all over the world, they report stories of colleagues who intimidate and create a hostile work environment through incivility. They are less equipped to cope with the stress of feeling unsafe. When bullying is tolerated, that creates an unsafe environment which is toxic to the brain.

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7 Top Virtual Leadership Skills for Managers 

Worxbee

As a savvy and forward-thinking business owner, it is crucial to equip yourself with the top virtual leadership skills necessary to successfully manage teams from a distance. We will delve into the seven essential virtual leadership skills that every manager should cultivate to thrive in the virtual work environment.

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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. Administrative assistants are the ultimate business partner and that is why YOU are valued! Instead, hold your head up high and say, I’m an Administrative Professional!

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Collaborate to Innovate!

All Things Admin

You hire the caterers, design the centerpieces, book the keynote speaker, rent equipment, set the schedule – the whole nine yards. As you foster a more collaborative environment in the workplace, it’s important to give credit where credit is due. Imagine you’re planning a big event for your office. The event goes…fine.

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Top 10 Differences Between Secretaries & Admin

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

TOP TEN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 10. Secretaries make coffee, administrative professionals procure international resources to motivate and empower staff. Secretaries take memos, administrative professionals expedite inter-office communication.

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Stereotypes Part 1: Age vs Experience

Who's the Real Boss?

But back then, before the likes of LinkedIn was born, others didn’t have the ability to be able to look you up and check out your prior experience, and as such I had my work set out for me to win over many of the assistants who were very close to double my age, but who weren’t necessarily equipped with double the experience.

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