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. Engage your team.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Optimization is like administrative skills and attitudes on steroids (in a good way!). When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. What does this mean to you?

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Worxbee

MARCH 8, 2023

Are you just starting out as an Administrative Professional, and looking to hone your skills—or even advance your established career? Not just the chosen few leaders, like Executives, but for the talented Professionals who support them?” We support you with helpful articles to further your skills.

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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. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Administrative Professionals leading in the 21st-century. With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 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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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 19, 2019

In an unapologetic, uncompromising, no-holds-barred style, Joan shares never before revealed career stories and life lessons in a tell-all book that will challenge your perspective and teach you how to master your craft and triumph in today’s business environment. Click here to purchase Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

She is an accomplished professional who holds the esteemed certification from IAAP as a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and specializes in Organizational Management.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

As assistants, our executives may be completely satisfied with our skills and abilities today. But that doesn’t mean you should stop learning, growing, or exploring what else you can do to be even more valuable. This mindset fosters a desire to learn, adapt, and view challenges as opportunities for growth. Find a hobby.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 29, 2015

Every administrative professional knows nothing in life or work is constant. Resiliency is the number one skill admins can hone to position themselves for success in today’s turbulent business environment. Did you miss the webinar, The Resilient Assistant with Peggy Vasquez and Joan Burge ? ” – Lisa Fung.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. The role of the administrative assistant requires a diverse skill set, high emotional intelligence and strong business acumen to get through the day to day environment of today’s demanding environment.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s an exciting and unique time in history that we work with such a diverse group of peers; varied age ranges, varied technologies and learning levels, traditional and experienced based education, etc. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

An administrative assistant conference is best measured by the feeling one has while clapping at the end of the last presentation. You know you have learned and grown from the content when a flood of gratitude flows out of clapping hands. The learning and growth opportunities expanded beyond the topics though.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

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. Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. From this point forward, I will be traveling extensively through September.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. History When you are working in a collaborative environment, it’s important to keep track of who’s making changes and where.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 20, 2017

So if you’re excited about what you see here, there’s more to learn! Being Proactive is Not One Single Skill, it’s a Skill Set. They tend to think of it as a single skill. However, being proactive actually requires an entire set of skills. However, being proactive actually requires an entire set of skills.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 4, 2014

Change your work environment… NOW! Young, fresh, with a new bold look, our website offers haute style for up and coming executive assistants and administrative professionals! Learning Professionals – Sure-fit resources for administrative professionals will have a positive impact. We’ll show you how!

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We must learn to work with our brains instead of against them. But rhythms provide flexibility and responsiveness, which are crucial in the fast-paced, ever-changing environment that admins navigate. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio. Create rituals – or habits – that you automatically do.

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All Things Admin

MAY 25, 2022

How is The Innovative Admin still relevant today, and what new trends or additional updates would you include in the book based on the current work environment? I wanted to give people a different way to see not just the skills they need today, but the skills that they’re going to need tomorrow.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! What I learned very quickly was that I had to finish one room at a time. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. Demonstrate your leadership skills. These are fundamentals, critical foundational skills needed to fully mature your career. We’ve come through and now, the economy is healing.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

As an office, we learned just how many Assistants across the nation and world have become impacted. Office Dynamics has a variety of online learning courses for Administrative Professionals. This micro-learning live event with Joan Burge started March 24. Learn More and Register Here. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2016

Optimization is like administrative skills and attitudes on steroids (in a good way!). When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. Love your career. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Truly wants to understand the business for her own learning to better engage and to help me get in front of things.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

Ready to learn a bit more about each space style preference? Purging unnecessary items gives them a sense of control over their environment. The sooner you learn to work with them rather than against them, the more organized, efficient, and productive you’ll become! Learn more about your time style preference s here.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Last week, I was researching the pros and cons of today’s collaborative (open-space) work environment. I am preparing for a speech that I will give at our 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence: The Revolutionary Assistant later this year. Different activities call for different sorts of auditory environments.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2021

The self-assessment process, and the critical success factors exercises, in this 5-Day Challenge can help you identify the skills, training, and resources you may need in the year ahead so you can objectively present them at review time. It’s important to note that career planning is not a one-time thing. Things may change over time.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn. I hope this helps you get an idea of what you need to do.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. As office professionals, we can observe his coaching tactics and style and apply them to the workplace environment.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2011

In today’s crazy, competitive business environment, organizations need employees who are imaginative, innovative and original. I have seen it happen to thousands of administrative professionals over 20 years. Creativity is important and is a wonderful skill that will help you at work and at home. Make your job easier.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

Lisa Olsen is dedicated to the administrative career and helping administrative professionals recognize their potential. She is a seasoned and experienced C-level executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and engineering environment. Learn the traits of integrity. What’s their secret?

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This lively discussion covered the following topics: – How Administrative Professionals lead by being brave, especially when leadership is the source of bad culture. – How Admins drive and influence culture rituals that create connection in any work environment, including remote. – Robin Guido, Executive Assistant, Salesforce.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

High profile business leaders, individuals and professional couples with multiple homes who serve on various boards and are involved with philanthropic causes often require a personal assistant to manage their private lives. To learn more contact us at info@c-suiteassistants.com. What if you need someone to do both?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Last week I certified 7 people to teach my Star Achievement Series® curriculum for administrative professionals in their organizations. Each was raised in a different environment with various circumstances. You will learn about four communication styles in Star Achieving Techniques™ (Level I, Module 2). Is that so bad?

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