19 Key Competencies for Administrative Professionals
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 18, 2023
Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.
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Ep 152: Goals for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JANUARY 30, 2022
Goal setting can be intimidating. Will you set goals you can’t reach? Will you set goals that are too easy and show your executive you’re not ambitious enough? What if your stretch goals distract you from getting your job done? Download Jillian’s FREE Goal Setting Template. JillianHufnagel.com.
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Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional
Office Dynamics
JULY 25, 2019
I have shared several discussions about this topic with my peers throughout my years as an administrative professional. Stating facts about your performance is a form of professionalism and confidence. Strive for your personal best by providing exceptional service in your personal and professional life.
Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals
All Things Admin
MARCH 26, 2024
In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. offices, and train them in how to create their own desk reference guide. These initiatives are essentially goals for my professional development plan, and each goal will be weighed and rated.
Dana’s Administrative Professional Advice – Ask an Admin
Office Dynamics
APRIL 10, 2019
From Ernan: When we created Ask an Admin we had hopes that we’d get questions from administrative professionals having trouble finding answers to their problems. We also hoped that we’d get answers from administrative assistants and executive assistants that wanted to help.
Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding
All Things Admin
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
If you don’t have procedures in place, one approach to onboarding involves having the new hire document the procedures as they learn. This method serves a dual purpose: it ensures that your procedures are up-to-date and allows the new employee to reinforce their learning through the act of documentation.
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7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 29, 2022
As the days fly by toward a new year, now is the perfect time to start setting your goals for next year. While that sounds good in theory, it can be a bit more challenging in practice when it comes to putting your goals in print. What are some goals to consider for the upcoming year? Attend a training event or workshop.
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98 New Training and Resources to Office Dynamics in 2019
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 17, 2019
Office Dynamics International is the global industry leader in the development and presentation of sophisticated executive and administrative assistant training, coaching, and resources. CLICK HERE to learn more. To register for the FREE event, “Let’s Get Clear on Learning Terminology” please CLICK HERE.
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Choosing Administrative Training That’s Right for You
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2016
As 2016 comes to an end, I hope you are working on your goals for your 2017 development. The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. Conferences for Administrative Professionals.
Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Your success depends on knowing what you truly want to accomplish before you begin setting goals and pursue achieving them in the new year. Running your career without a strategic administrative career plan is like hopping a plane to Paris without any preparation whatsoever. Your administrative career should not be left to chance.
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Should I get certified as an administrative professional?
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 31, 2014
Although demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable administrative professionals, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are over 4 million jobs in the administrative field, including those for executive assistants and administrative assistants like yourself?
How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future
Office Dynamics
APRIL 5, 2016
Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. Event planning. Technology.
Is Project Management Certification Right for You?
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 9, 2023
But I do train on the topic of project management, and I manage a lot of projects on behalf of my clients. Like many of you reading or watching this, I also managed projects (in an unofficial capacity) throughout my career as an administrative professional. Know Your Goals. My answer is always the same: It depends.
Empowering Tips for the Administrative and Executive Assistant – Part 3
Office Dynamics
JULY 20, 2019
In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. What competencies do you find the most important as an administrative professional and why? Joan Burge. .
Administrative Professionals Day is coming … are you ready?
Office Dynamics
APRIL 7, 2012
There is one “To Do” your administrative assistant can’t help you with … remembering Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 25! This book outlines 12 competency areas, such as strategy and workplace philosophy, to help administrative professionals become top performers and maintain their competitive edge.
12 Days of Christmas Webinar: Goal Setting & Branding for 2017
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2016
In this brief webinar with Office Dynamics, we cover quick and impactful tips on goal setting and branding. Watch the webinar replay, Goal Setting and Branding for 2017. Resources From the Goal Setting Webinar. Do you struggle with interruptions when you take time to learn at your desk? No coupon code necessary.
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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management
All Things Admin
APRIL 17, 2024
As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Our goal is to streamline our work with technology, not make it more complicated. Being able to locate what you need when you need it helps you become a reliable, go-to resource on your team.
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Avoid Burnout by Creating Your Own Utopia
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.
What NOT to get your assistant this year for administrative professionals day
Office Dynamics
APRIL 17, 2013
What NOT to get your assistant this year for administrative professionals day. I say capable because I feel that administrative professional’s day is a day about acknowledging someone who does a great job for your organization and deserves a little extra recognition. Congratulations you have an assistant!
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
All Things Admin
MARCH 20, 2024
Since the goal is to make them as efficient as possible, it’s important to constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve them. Strategies for Implementing Continuous Improvement Sometimes a company will already have clear, measurable goals for what they want to achieve with continuous improvement.
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Being Resilient During Turbulent Times
Office Dynamics
MAY 14, 2020
How Administrative Professionals Can Adapt and Persevere A positive mindset is only one part of the equation. Certain goals or ideals may no longer be attainable as a result of adverse situations in your life. Through it you will learn how to: Take daily workplace changes in stride. Learn the lessons you need to learn.
18 Books Every Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant Should Read
Office Dynamics
MARCH 19, 2019
Overflowing with secrets, tips, and tools of the profession, this book is a ready resource created by those who “walk the walk and talk the talk” of the complex administrative professional role. This book for administrative and executive assistants is filled with road maps for success, scoring quizzes, real-life stories and examples.
Dreams Do Come True
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 2018
I am going to be teaching our flagship training program for assistants, the Star Achievement Series ®. I will be teaching 12 full-day workshops with three levels of learning. In the early days of starting my business, I dreamed of working with this company because in the training industry they are tops! So what did I do?
You Are More Than Administrative Professionals
Office Dynamics
APRIL 21, 2009
Having been married to Joan for almost 33 years and seeing her develop her talents to promote this chosen career path, helping the Administrative Professional achieve recognition, goals, and a stature in the work place community I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what I am about to say. Why do I mention this?
Quiet Hiring: Admin Professional Trend
Bonnie Low-Krayman
JANUARY 10, 2024
By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Admin Professional Today | November, 2023 The Great Resignation of 2020 led to massive and chaotic hiring in 2021. As burnout, stress, and mental health issues increased to red alert levels due to poor onboarding and inadequate training, Quiet Quitting took hold in 2022. What’s happening now? Quiet Hiring.
Conference for Administrative Excellence – Gala Event
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Following a full training day, we reconvened for the Glam and Glitz Gala. Since administrative professionals are usually the ones planning events, managing catering, speakers, binders, and AV/tech, it was wonderful to celebrate their learning achievements through a great event celebrating each of them as a stellar assistant!
You Are More Than Administrative Professionals
Office Dynamics
APRIL 21, 2009
Having been married to Joan for almost 33 years and seeing her develop her talents to promote this chosen career path, helping the Administrative Professional achieve recognition, goals, and a stature in the work place community I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what I am about to say. Why do I mention this?
Teamwork Strategies for Administrative and Executive Assistants
Office Dynamics
APRIL 19, 2017
When administrative professionals work together. You can learn streamlining techniques from each other. So what can you do to promote teamwork and collaboration across your administrative community? You and your co-workers are working toward one common goal—a successful company. Gain a new perspective. Joan Burge.
7 Ways Admins Can Do More Meaningful Work
Eat Your Career
MARCH 4, 2019
As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them. Anticipate Needs.
An Admin’s Guide to Career Curation
All Things Admin
JUNE 6, 2023
To do this, you need to constantly look for opportunities to develop and expand your skillset, nurture your network and professional relationships, set short and long-term goals, and adapt to industry trends. Set SMART Career Goals. By setting goals, you can maintain focus and direction throughout your career.
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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 8, 2009
Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?
Executive Assistant Training on the Rise
Office Dynamics
JULY 7, 2009
I’m happy to say that we have seen an increase in interest from companies who want to provide some type of training for their administrative professionals later this year. Here are some things you need to keep in mind: Be specific as to what type of training you want. List ways that you will maximize this training.
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Executive Assistant Training on the Rise
Office Dynamics
JULY 7, 2009
I’m happy to say that we have seen an increase in interest from companies who want to provide some type of training for their administrative professionals later this year. Here are some things you need to keep in mind: Be specific as to what type of training you want. List ways that you will maximize this training.
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Service, Not Subservience: A Guide for Executive Assistants and Administrative Support Professionals
My EA Career
APRIL 4, 2023
As an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Administrative Professional, your role is critical in supporting your organisation and your colleagues. Providing Exceptional Service As An Administrative Assistant Service involves providing support, guidance, and assistance to those around you in a respectful and helpful manner.
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 22, 2009
Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© Have a great day everyone! 23, 1 p.m. (New
How to Develop Your Inner Circle, a Webinar Replay with Peggy Vasquez
Office Dynamics
MAY 26, 2016
For years, Joan Burge has taught Administrative Professionals how to break into the management inner circle by embracing a powerful set of professional principles. In this month’s webinar, Joan is talking to a special guest, Peggy Vasquez, a successful Administrative Professional and author of “Not Just an Admin.”
The Art of Subtle Self-Promotion
All Things Admin
MAY 18, 2022
As an administrative professional, you’re used to working behind the scenes. It feels rewarding to have accomplished my goal.”. It took a few weeks of studying, learning how to use some different features, and taking practice tests, but it was worth it. And that’s OK…most of the time. Self-promotion is stating a fact.
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Selecting the Conference or Training that is Right for You!
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
Because we offer so many learning solutions for administrative professionals and there are other companies also offering administrative seminars, I am frequently asked, "How do I determine what is best for me? Why do I want this training? What am I planning to do with what I learn after the program?
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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
BUT, I learned and I learned quickly by making some mistakes early on. What I also learned was that I liked what I was doing and that I was good at it – or had the potential to be. I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do.
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Time Management for Admins
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
This is an excerpt from a special report available in the Career Resource Library , a convenient and affordable training program featuring 100+ on-demand professional development resources for career advancers and administrative professionals. In essence, as a support professional, your time is not your own.
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Selecting the Conference or Training that is Right for You!
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
Because we offer so many learning solutions for administrative professionals and there are other companies also offering administrative seminars, I am frequently asked, "How do I determine what is best for me? Why do I want this training? What am I planning to do with what I learn after the program?
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End of Year Reflection and Celebration Webinar Replay
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Did you miss our last free webinar for administrative professionals of the year? WEBINAR REPLAY: End of Year Reflection & Celebration (a free webinar for administrative professionals). Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn…. How to set career goals. Goal setting for the new year.
Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants
Office Dynamics
APRIL 25, 2019
Ask yourself if your goal is to communicate or to win. When we have conflicting views or opinions, usually our goal is “someone has to win and someone has to lose. To learn more about earning you Certified World Class Assistant designation and certification please click here. I want to win; therefore, you have to lose.”
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Bounce Into 2024 With My Three Tips For Assistants
My EA Career
JANUARY 8, 2024
But it wasn’t all ‘beer & skittles’ I had what I call a ‘Big Kahuna’ goal, a big stretch goal for 2023 and I didn’t achieve it. Her point is that the further away we are from something, the better chance we have of re-examining it and learning from it. What lesson can I learn and leverage from this?
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