Office Dynamics

JULY 14, 2009

Administrative Professional Today offers practical advice on office efficiency, politics, communication skills, time management, supervisory problems and technology. The monthly issues and weekly electronic forum give special attention to the changing duties of administrative professionals in today’s business environment.

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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. Create your own work Utopia.

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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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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. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

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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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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 30, 2012

I do a lot of work with Administrative Professionals. I know from experience (both as an Executive Assistant and as an admin coach, trainer, and mentor) that there are a variety of common challenges facing Administrative Professionals each and every day. It’s a challenge to be sure, but a manageable one.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

She is an accomplished professional who specializes in organizational management. 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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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Last week I certified 7 people to teach my Star Achievement Series® curriculum for administrative professionals in their organizations. Participants discuss 3 species of dragons: 1) Manager, 2) Co-workers, and 3) Themselves. Today, I will focus on the manager dragon. There are many management styles.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

Later I was recruited by Mr. W – he made it clear that my first priority was to create a highly functioning admin team and to assist him with his management team. At any given moment we are asked and expected to be: Calendar Managers. Facility Managers. Office Managers. Vendor Relationship Managers.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2018

OSU Administrative Professionals Hosted Joan Burge. Ohio State University Administrative Professionals Group hosted Joan Burge April 23, 2018, in an informal session called Insights From a Rock Star: A Conversation with Joan Burge. What challenges do administrative professionals face today compared to ten years ago?

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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

I see employees in action in their environments. Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. That means more can be accomplished in less time – and management is sure to appreciate that. I meet executives and have great discussions. Make money.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 11, 2019

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. asks: My beloved manager/leader/friend is leaving our company at the end of July. We don’t always have an answer to each individuals problem but we know some of you might.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The pandemic created a work environment that was unprecedented. The workplace of 2023 is one where managers want staff back in the office and staff are struggling to comply while holding onto their flexible schedules. Managers are being tested as never before. Managers are being tested as never before.

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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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Go Burrows

AUGUST 29, 2021

This episode is special because my friend Meagan Strout (CEO of Tack Advisors – the leading provider of management consulting and recruitment for administrative professionals) agreed to share the recording of one of their recent webinars called “Admin Leader in Action!” ABOUT MEAGAN.

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Admin Awards

JULY 12, 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.

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

CRM – Customer Relationship Management: This refers to the practices, strategies, and technologies that a company uses to manage its customer interactions and relationships. Six Sigma – This is a data-driven approach to quality management that aims to eliminate defects and minimize variation in business processes.

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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 ?

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

By learning your overall work style, the type of environment in which you perform best, and how you prefer to approach problem-solving and decision-making, you’re able to set yourself up for success and adapt in any situation. Create an environment that supports experimentation and adaptation. Create space for innovation. Find a hobby.

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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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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

Achieving excellence as an administrative professional is no different. The change in scenery will literally light up new parts of your brain that lie dormant in your everyday environment, and face-to-face time with a trusted friend will help recharge your emotional batteries in a way that an email simply cannot do.

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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. Previously, I talked about two of my favorite OneNote features – color coding and custom tags.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

On a professional level, change can be simple, like finding a more efficient way to complete a task, or complicated, like learning to support a new executive or changing jobs entirely. weekly calls, status meetings, email updates, project management tools)? To innovate, you need to take action, produce results, and implement.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

You may have been able to muddle along back in the day, but in today’s competitive environment, you need to work any advantage in your favor. Fortunately, there are at least 9 ways to improve your organization skills as an administrative assistant without too much effort on your part.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2016

They will have investors to answer to while trying to secure clients, manage staff and spearhead the business. In other words, if you are not too keen on change, perhaps a startup is not quite the right environment for you. In my experience it is often the assistant that has to manage changes within organisations.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

Do you need someone who can lead and inspire other administrative professionals? Of course you want to establish rapport and really get to know someone in a relaxed environment, but make sure all the candidates are given the same questions and scenarios to address.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Administrative professionals provide real benefits to the people they support and the organization at large. The best administrative professionals aren’t just supporting players. What does it take to be the kind of administrative assistant businesses can’t do without? Sponsored Post by: Robert Half.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes. A multigenerational team offers executives and managers more than just support assistance.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

As successful administrative professionals, we’ve learned to manage in this accelerated environment, but few of us actually thrive in it. All too often, assistants struggle to adapt. Even those who are naturally agile still feel pulled along by forces outside their control.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As a company Founder or CEO, you may be looking for an executive assistant to schedule meetings, organize business trips, as well as manage many aspects of your personal life. They are involved in every aspect of the person’s life and business, managing every detail. What if you need someone to do both?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 18, 2013

Other people love their work but dislike the environment. Suggest activities you’d like to take on to your manager. My well-researched Star-Performing Administrative Professional Competency Model. Some people are happy with their coworkers but don’t feel challenged by the work they perform. Cross-train.

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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. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily. Effectively manages my calendar with efficiency in mind.

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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

JANUARY 11, 2023

What if I told you that your preferences for managing time and space are just as ingrained in your personality as whether or not you’re up for going to a dinner party? Now, we’re going to talk about how your particular personality type manages space. Purging unnecessary items gives them a sense of control over their environment.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 23, 2014

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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