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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

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In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. At the completion of the first initiative, I will present the guide to other administrative staff in my association to get them on board.

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An Introduction to Google Workspace

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Being asked to learn new technology or software is always stressful. Google Workspace is a collaboration and productivity suite, similar to Microsoft 365, that allows you to create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, manage your email, and attend virtual meetings. All that’s left is to learn how to use them!

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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started

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Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. Example: A webinar prep checklist for presenters , listing critical tasks and system checks before speaking. Some know procedures in and out and have been using them successfully for years; others are starting from square one.

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How to Use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Apps to Document Your Procedures

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Before we dive into the specifics, let’s talk about why Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote) and Google Workspace (Docs and Slides) are ideal choices for procedures documentation: Accessibility : These suites are the office standards in the business world, making them accessible to most professionals.

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

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For example, let’s say you spend three hours each week assembling the weekly sales reports in Excel to present at the Monday morning team meeting. If you take a couple Excel classes, learn how to streamline the report assembly process, and save yourself at least an hour per week, that’s 50+ hours over the course of the year.

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7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year

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Whether you’re looking to get your Certified Administrative Professional Certification, becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist, or exploring options that aren’t admin-specific , such as travel or event planning, it’s important that you go into the process with your eyes open, and a strategic course of action that will allow you to achieve your goal!

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

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If you don’t have everything (or anything at all) documented, there’s no time like the present to get started! If you don’t have procedures in place, one approach to onboarding involves having the new hire document the procedures as they learn.