Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Many, many years ago, without a doubt, secretaries went to secretarial school to learn how to type and take dictation. It was a very handy skill to have! … Certainly in my country (New Zealand) there are very few places you can now go to physically to learn shorthand. Shorthand was a compulsory subject and a necessity.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 17, 2022

It’s particularly valuable for administrative professionals who are supporting one or two individuals. Retrospectives and Lessons Learned. One of the most fundamental tenets of project management is that every project is an experience you can learn from. If you stay on your feet, you’re more likely to keep things short.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 2, 2014

Continually striving to be a Star Achiever will ensure the constant development and learning of skills so you aren’t left behind. You can thrive in these paradigm shifts by developing your skills, attitudes, team relationships beyond where they are today. Why should assistants choose to continue enhancing their skills?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Optimization is like administrative skills and attitudes on steroids (in a good way!). When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. What does this mean to you?

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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. This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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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. Improve Processes.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. When you integrate sharing – and creating – procedures into your onboarding process, it helps ensure a smooth transition for your new team members.

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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. Engage your team.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. Procedures are documented, step-by-step instructions for performing tasks or processes. Process – A series of interrelated steps or activities designed to achieve a specific outcome. What Are Procedures and Why Are They Important?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. The friend in the field also told me their call board can receive up to six requests per day for an administrative assistant that is bilingual in Spanish. Don’t want to learn Spanish? This trend is not going away. The choice is yours.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. The friend in the field also told me their call board can receive up to six requests per day for an administrative assistant that is bilingual in Spanish. Don’t want to learn Spanish? This trend is not going away. The choice is yours.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Some track things via Slack.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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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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All Things Admin

JANUARY 23, 2024

This is a strategic way to make process improvement an ongoing project. There’s no such thing as a perfect implementation process. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio. Regularly revisit and review your procedures manual with your team. Make improving and updating your procedures an agenda item at every staff meeting.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

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. Documenting your processes is the first step. From there, you can see the process more holistically and logically organize it.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

Begin with a brain dump of the process from start to finish. Add screenshots and videos to support all learning styles who may be referring to this procedure. Once you draft a procedure, go through the entire process and follow only the written instructions. If possible, capture the details as you complete the task.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s an exciting and unique time in history that we work with such a diverse group of peers; varied age ranges, varied technologies and learning levels, traditional and experienced based education, etc. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

It was four full-days of learning and these assistants were hungry to achieve their certification and WCA Certified designation. Every time I have the honor of teaching, I learn new things as well. During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

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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All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

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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Office Dynamics

JUNE 23, 2015

Most administrative professionals are intimately familiar with “emergency” business situations and sky-high stress—their own, as well as the stress that practically radiates off of others. Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn: . All registered attendees will receive access to the recorded webinar.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. I wanted to only focus on the administrative profession. Craft your skill.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

I absolutely loved Joan Burge’s article, Core Admin Skills Always Need Improving ! The principle she discussed of renewing and improving core skills is closely related to what Steven Covey calls “Sharpening the Saw”: the deliberate improvement of our tools to help us become more effective. Lay the Foundation.

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Worxbee

JULY 5, 2023

Ask any experienced EA or Administrative Professional, and they’ll tell you what the most effective and productive workplace relationships are built on: clarity and transparency. So if the key to a better administrative support relationship is candid conversations, how can you overcome the initial awkwardness?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have over 20 years of administrative professional experience and proud of my personal and professional accomplishments, yet the conference provided new perspectives, opportunities to talk with others in my chosen field and a reminder to embrace my unique talents and skills. Melia Amira – Administrative Assistant.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

So, do professional certifications actually have a measurable career payoff? The simple answer is this: I am a firm believer in the importance of lifelong learning. Possessing it demonstrates expert-level mastery of the skills required to leverage systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. That’s how you earn the rewards.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

If you are an Administrative Professional looking for your questions to be answered by your peers, then this is the place for you! This is the best blog for advice for administrative assistants and executive assistants provided by Office Dynamics International. I don’t know what other methods and/or processes to use.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Here are some things to consider as you explore the process of choosing a new direction for your current career or embark on an entirely new path. Recognize that change is a natural part of professional growth and that it’s never too late to make a move. Evaluate Your Transferable Skills. Embrace the Possibilities.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. However, my goal is to help them eliminate habits that aren’t serving them well and introduce new processes, procedure and protocol that will help them be more successful.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. Strategic career planning is an ongoing process that you will revisit frequently. Did you learn any new skills? •

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2015

<Guest Post by Judi Moreo> Administrative Professionals are the key to good communication in an organization. Communication is an interactive process between two or more individuals whereby one person delivers information and the other person or persons understand. You can learn more about Judi at www.JudiMoreo.com.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2016

Office Dynamics International awarded two organizations its Star Achievement Series ® training program (Level 1) in support of Administrative Professionals. Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, made two sizable in-kind donations in the month of March.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

As an office, we learned just how many Assistants across the nation and world have become impacted. When you hear or read bad news globally or within your own family, take a moment to process it so that you can react calmly. Office Dynamics has a variety of online learning courses for Administrative Professionals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

April is one of my favorite months because, here at Office Dynamics, we get to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of those in the administrative profession! In case you are not aware, Administrative Professionals Week is April 24 – 28. I have identified 3 levels of learning. Shake things up! I agree 100%.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Next, Joan Burge took the stage with a strong message reminding us all why we’re really here, and how every professional can truly “Expand Your Influence.” Ultimately, our progress hinges on the quality relationships and authentic connections we make together, and whether we can implement what we learn. One is to solve problems.

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