All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Trouble managing time and tasks. ADHD can be tough for anyone to handle, but for an administrative professional, where things like attention to detail, time management, and organization are literally in the job description, it can mean disaster. . Disorganization. Impulsivity. Restlessness and fidgeting. Mood swings.

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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. Their role is expansive.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

To avoid that kind of unnecessary stress, it’s important to properly manage and track your continuing education requirements. For example, PACE is a certification for administrative professionals provided by ASAP. A free training session, for example, would qualify as long as it meets the content requirement.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. Rose asks: The accounting firm I work for converted to digital document management ten years ago. We don’t always have an answer to each individual’s problem but we know some of you might.

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My EA Career

APRIL 5, 2023

Clarifying expectations and clear communication are two of the essential building blocks of building a strong partnership between a manager and their Executive Assistant. In the latest episode of the Assist With Impact podcast (Episode 170), I discuss the challenge of assistants needing to manage the needs and priorities of multiple managers.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. 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?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2017

I am pretty sure that as you focus on your career this month because of Administrative Professionals Week, you are looking for some awesome earth-shattering, off-the-charts ideas. Now I am going to surprise you by telling you one of the most awesome administrative skills you can work on is being brilliant at the basics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Establish a filing system. Most of your files are probably going to be digital, but you still need to know where everything you need is stored. Looking for lost files will take up as much of your time as looking for misplaced items. You need to make sure all your files are in its proper place.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2015

P urge files; clean up computer files. You might want to do a similar activity for April for yourself or your department, administrative team, or organization. Remember, this is the month for celebrating Administrative Professionals. With the onset of spring, now would be a good time to do a little clean up.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

I use OneNote for virtually everything – from procedures to travel planning to the way I manage my projects and speaking events. Training – Yellow. With OneNote, I can color code my digital notebooks on these topics to match the file colors on my desk. Two of my favorite OneNote functions are color coding and custom tags.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

Integration : These apps seamlessly integrate with other office tools and cloud storage solutions, making for easier document management and sharing, which is vital for procedures storage and access. These files can easily be inserted into other procedures documentation you create. It will insert it into the slide you have open.

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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

A person’s personality type and strengths have a big effect on the way he or she manages time, and the person gets and stays organized. A person’s Style Preference™ is determined by their natural behaviors related to time and space management. Post the color coding system or your file naming conventions at each person’s desk.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Or have you lost the love for your career as an administrative professional? We love the administrative profession and we hope you do too. We’ll be sharing a challenge each day to encourage you in your career as an administrative professional. Win one of our 14 administrative-career-enhancing prizes.

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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. If you’re an introvert, you’re not going to enjoy large crowds on a regular basis.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

A person’s personality type and strengths have a big effect on the way he or she manages time, and the person gets and stays organized. A person’s Style Preference™ is determined by their natural behaviors related to time and space management. Post the color coding system or your file naming conventions at each person’s desk.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Another perk is that a digital portfolio can include links, downloadable files, and audio and video components that are difficult or impossible to incorporate into a print version. Plus, you can include a link to your professional portfolio website at the top of your resume, which is an instant attention-grabber! Project Management.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Project management. Systems are at the heart of every successful admin and office! Travel planning. Meeting and event planning.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The fact of the matter is that in today’s economy, acquiring additional education and training is becoming a requirement from the employer and for your professional development. Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. There are many topics offered in the realm of professional development.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2010

P urge files; clean up computer files. Be sure to join in our April Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. If you are a leader or manager receiving Monday Motivators , have you thought about what you are giving your special admin the week of April 19? Here are a few ideas. R earrange furniture.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2010

P urge files; clean up computer files. Be sure to join in our April Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. If you are a leader or manager receiving Monday Motivators , have you thought about what you are giving your special admin the week of April 19? Here are a few ideas. R earrange furniture.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Get any files they may need as a result of the e-mail correspondence. Lets enjoy our day together.© Very good article Patricia!

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement. I would highly suggest that both new and more "seasoned" administrative professionals print this out and keep it close by. February 26, 2010 5:03 PM ??

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

How to deal with it: These types of managers believe in facts and statistics. These kinds of managers want proof that you will do the job effectively. Opposed/resistant to the professional development of their employees. .&# Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. Lack of trust.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2010

While skimming through some files the past few days, I came across something I wrote about three years ago. Last week, as I was training a group of some of today's top administrative professionals in Las Vegas, I was struck by the words of one particular assistant who seemed savvy beyond her years. So, here we go.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2010

While skimming through some files the past few days, I came across something I wrote about three years ago. Last week, as I was training a group of some of today's top administrative professionals in Las Vegas, I was struck by the words of one particular assistant who seemed savvy beyond her years. So, here we go.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I know we are probably stuck with the current system of trying to remember log-in names and passwords, but thankfully at work if you do forget your password the administrator can re-set it, and then you have the option of changing it again. I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. Back to the drawing board. Works so far!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. The assistant is also the gatekeeper to manage the flow of paper through the boss’s office.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Organization means implementing an appropriate filing system (electronically and paper) and utilizing your task lists and calendar effectively so that you can locate items quickly when needed which increases productivity. For more formal training, take a class or workshop. Self teaching is easy via the internet. A new topic each month.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As. 23, 1 p.m. .

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 23, 1 p.m. .

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. 23, 1 p.m. .

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:42 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , computer problems , frustration on the job , problem solving Reactions: 3comments: Jennifer said. On the right, make sure Attachments is clicked. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. I work for 6 different managers as well a staff of another 25 or so. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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