Office Dynamics

APRIL 23, 2015

Build your personal and professional networks. If you need to troubleshoot a problem at the office, find someone with more expertise, get a quick recommendation for something, or find a new job, your network is one of your biggest allies. See Julie at the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence ! .

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills. Professional presence. Great networking skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. Excellent calendaring skills. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

What you can expect Joan to touch on: • building your professional development plan, • promotions, • seeing the BIG picture, • approaching your career with a positive attitude, • ask specific questions regarding your professional development challenges as an administrative professional, • and much more.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I want to share my thoughts on why I believe being an executive assistant is a rewarding career. I hear managers or Human Resource Professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant. Manager of your executive’s work life.

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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.” Even the exercise itself brought many administrative professionals out of their comfort level — standing on a stage, presenting with a microphone in front of a room of 200 others.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? So, sub-committees would be helpful to ease some of the stress and incorporate organization and proper planning for the holiday party.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 11, 2013

Office productivity is important for administrative professionals, as your boss often reviews you based on how much work you get done. The biggest office productivity killer varies from one administrative professional to the next , but these are some of the top offenders.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Part of what we do is provide tools and services to administrative professionals to enhance the quality of their work-life that promote administrative excellence. We offer high level coaching, onsite workshops, an annual conference for administrative excellence, an executive assistant boot camp and more.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift. Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to build, deepen, and strengthen alliances within your network. For an Admin Network – https://www.facebook.com/OfficeDynamics/. Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources. How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. productId=263.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Being early means you don’t have to rush; there is less stress; you arrive at your destination less harried and more peacefully; you feel (and act) more in control. Think how doing so would benefit you, management and your company! Everyone loves to be the early bird, don’t they? You know what you are doing and how it will go!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Being early means you don’t have to rush; there is less stress; you arrive at your destination less harried and more peacefully; you feel (and act) more in control. Think how doing so would benefit you, management and your company! Everyone loves to be the early bird, don’t they? You know what you are doing and how it will go!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 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

JANUARY 12, 2017

Networking doesn’t only happen at the live event, it also happens before and after the event, so take advantage of that. Thousands of participants do not always make for great networking. So many options often cause stress and frustration. Use the tools offered to get to know attendees before, during and after the program.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Thinking Differently about Difficult People Dealing with difficult people can cause us to lose focus, productivity, and increase stress levels. The ability to handle people we have negative feelings about can cause the office atmosphere to become unmanageable, stressful, and in some cases hostile.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

Build a wider networking circle and remain balanced in your at-work relationships and interactions. #13 Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. I hope from this day forward you will change your thinking from managing conflict to consensus building. Consult other whose judgment you trust. #12 12 Widen Your Circle.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Certified Executive Administrative Professional ( CEAP ) curriculum-based designation is awarded to those students communicating their interest to apply. This beautiful property near Red Rock Canyon is the perfect setting for students to open their minds to new ideas, network, and be their personal best.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Tax Tip for the Office Professional It’s that time of year again- tax season! This is the time of year that most people stress over because we are waiting for documents like W2’s, mortgage statements, 1099’s, and other information in order to file taxes. Lets grow together!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Of course the hotel bellmen safely secured the bags so we hadn’t a care as we went to breakfast for more fun and networking. Everything flowed nicely without my having to stress out or decide what to miss. Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Of course the hotel bellmen safely secured the bags so we hadn’t a care as we went to breakfast for more fun and networking. Everything flowed nicely without my having to stress out or decide what to miss. Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 1, 2010

Having an "independency" can cause stress from work overload, misuse of time, cause deadlines to be missed, and result in errors and mistakes. Manage yourself first then time will manage itself. Here is a tip on how to manage yourself: Schedule time for YOU! Guess what you are on the road to becoming a micromanager.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

In the past year, we’ve expanded our global community of administrative professionals exponentially and offered more free content than ever before. This free monthly webinar series has given us the opportunity to get to know so many more of you than ever before. For this final session of the year, we’re sending 2015 off with a bang!

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Enhancing your worklife will increase productivity, reduce stress, and maintain focus on job tasks. Look for ways to improve your professional development within your industry or field. Resolve stress related issues. Stress causes us to loose focus and this is when mistakes are made. Unfortunately, stress is unavoidable.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 30, 2009

Does that project have you stressed out? Combat stress and tension with the soothing Brain Spa Head Massager. 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! Think happy thoughts!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Build a wider networking circle and remain balanced in your at-work relationships and interactions. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. There may be situations where you are too close to the problem and too emotionally involved to use good judgment. Consult other whose judgment you trust. Widen Your Circle.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2010

This would have provided Steve with backup from other co-workers, which would have relieved a level of stress because he would not have been the “lone ranger&# in the incident. Maintaining a professional image means remaining tactful, cordial, and respectful to others. • Think before you react. A new topic each month.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Determine what your boss could really use in the office or home that would either relieve stress or increase their productivity. Everyday should be a day of appreciation for your boss as well as for you the office professional, but since we each have a day especially for us, why not show how much we value their leadership.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I have had the pleasure of meeting some dynamic individuals who have made an influence on my life personally and professionally. Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed? Or do you have a question, call a member! Believe me, it is the best form of release therapy! Tap into each others brains.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" She loved it! " Warning!

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

It would be easy to take on a task yourself, but also stressful. 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! Set reasonable deadlines and follow-up with each team member. A new topic each month.

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Who's the Real Boss?

MARCH 11, 2019

Are you stunting an opportunity for them to develop their project management skills, because as the older assistant you couldn’t be seen to have a younger assistant deliver on something that potentially should be coming from you?

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

If it is too difficult, be professional, politely excuse yourself, and go for a short walk and count from 50 (increase the number depending on your anger level) – backwards! By counting backwards and focusing on the numbers, it is more difficult to focus on the actual stress element and therefore, you become more relaxed.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. It will make my life easier. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Managing your workload from home when you don’t have everything you need. Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , Administrative professionals , frustration , the day in the life of Reactions: 5comments: CdnYankee said. Lets enjoy our day together.© I shut it off! " Warning!

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