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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

As founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, I have been on the “other side of the desk” for 25 years. In reality, these so-called independent executives have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative office professional. “I I am pleased to say, “Yes!

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How to handle mistakes?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I think sending emails to the wrong person is an easy mistake to make because it is so easy and quick to press Send, but not so easy to take it back (and the Recall function really does not work on emails to external people and is only hit and miss on internal emails). How we handled it turned it into a positive working relationship.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Jennifer Corcoran is an Office Manager with 20 years’ admin/PA experience working with Senior Executives at international level.

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The Advertising Game

Laughing all the Way to Work

Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. I dont know about you, but when I get these "flyer" type faxes, they go immediately in the recycle bin. It was nice to have the immediate contact. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Office Professionals Code of Conduct

The Office Professionals Place

As the need and responsibilities for the administrative professional grows, so will the code. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Can you think of any others?

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Increase Productivity with Keyboard Shortcuts

The Office Professionals Place

Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is

The Office Professionals Place

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) OfficeArrow American Society of Administrative Professionals These are just to name a few. Visit [link] The IAAP offers the Certified Administrative Professional and the Certified Professional Secretary certifications.

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