Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

When I was about 10 or 11, I went from house to house in our neighborhood selling my Mom’s used magazines. It was my dream to quickly move up in the administrative arena and work for top executives as soon as possible. Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Note: Subscribe to Executive Secretary Magazine , and read my detailed article on Clearing Up The Fog Around Cloud Storage , in the January, 2016 issue. Flipboard, a customizable app that displays the news in a magazine style layout. Join Donna’s Free Webathon on Administrative Professionals Day, April 27.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for the February, 2021 issue of Executive Support Magazine. The result of my probing was the cover story of the September, 2020 issue of this magazine called “ How is HR Really Deciding How Much $$$ to Pay You?” We agreed training is essential for assistants. Taylor Jr. & & COS Emily M. Speak Up! “We

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If the answer is yes, keep adding value and learning new skills to stay relevant in your career. Some of these options include: Master skill you need now, but also engage in learning skills you’ll need in the future. Train and mentor others. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. Second Paragraph – Features : Talk about what you have to offer, and summarize your experience, qualifications, and skills, as well as their importance to the position you’re seeking. Showcase your skills.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? and we brought back the April Blog-a-Thon for the Administrative Professional where we gathered here each weekday with a new content post and shared a place for administrative professionals to comment, question and discuss their careers.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

OCTOBER 10, 2022

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | October 2022. Your goal is to find the best match for your skills, talents, experience, and interests. Click here to set up a time to speak with me about your training needs which can be delivered virtually or in person. . It happened again. No rose-tinted glasses!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Developing business acumen takes time, it has to be achieved through learning and training and ultimately it has to be part of your ongoing development plan. Firstly, is your manager supportive of your training needs? If it does then ask to attend their initial training sessions on the industry. If so, well done!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. Check out Lucy Brazier and her publication, Executive Secretary Magazine.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Risk Management.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

[This article was originally posted at Executive Secretary Magazine.]. I can honestly say that because of my experience in the administrative profession for 20 years in a variety of organizations. During my administrative career, I was fortunate to work with three outstanding executives who truly saw me as their strategic partner. “I

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

They also need allies in the form of recruiters, HR professionals, managers, and educators. The educators not only include trainers like me, but also the professors in business schools who are training the leaders of the future. Create your own accurate and detailed job description that highlights your achievements and skills.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 17, 2008

I once worked for a company where anyone who needed help in a certain area could call on one of their senior administrative assistants, trainers or IT specialists who would come to your desk and walk you through a problem. We called this “at your side” training. I found out it wasn’t, but I believe it should be.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. This article is not intended to be an endorsement of any one particular organization over another.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Read professional magazines when you get the opportunity. There is help out there and it is usually closer than you think.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

Clients include Microsoft, Boeing, P&G and her work has been featured in Success and Working Mother Magazines. Colette Carlson, CSP is a keynote speaker and human behavior expert who knows the difference between trendy topics and timeless truths when it comes to successful business practices.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

” For many administrative professionals, this is the single hardest moment of your annual performance review. It will help guide all of the decisions you make related to investing money in training and networking, which skills you want to improve or develop, and ultimately, where you want your career to take you.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 10, 2021

Organization is a pain point for many administrative professionals. Whether you realize it or not, you probably already have systems in place, both personally and professionally. Don’t leave anything out – remember other people, who may not have the same skill set or knowledge base as you, will potentially use this system.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Although modern culture tries to tell us that being creative is a natural gift, Lisa challenged us to understand that it is simply another skill that can be learned and developed. Joan Burge walked us through Daniel Pink’s ideas on the Conceptual Age and how new skills and competencies are coming to the forefront.

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