Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

What is most interesting is that administrative professionals are the ones who are very involved in their executive’s travels yet are not road warriors. While these were written for our administrative professional conference attendees, they can apply to any trip you may whether it be a business trip or vacation.

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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. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

What is most interesting is that administrative professionals are the ones who are very involved in their executive’s travels yet are not road warriors. While these were written for our administrative professional conference attendees, they can apply to any trip you may whether it be a business trip or vacation.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Return phone calls promptly. What’s more, answer the phone when you’re in the office, even if you’re swamped with work. Contrary to popular practice, it’s not OK to check e-mail while you’re on the phone. Equally important, you’ll be better able to manage crises and difficult people so their impact on the workplace is minimal.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Return phone calls promptly. What’s more, answer the phone when you’re in the office, even if you’re swamped with work. Contrary to popular practice, it’s not OK to check e-mail while you’re on the phone. Equally important, you’ll be better able to manage crises and difficult people so their impact on the workplace is minimal.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 22, 2013

One of the most important things you can do as an administrative professional is learn how to manage your time. Time management is critical in this line of work, because you inevitably have a range of specific tasks you need to accomplish each day. When you arrive at work, take time to plan your day.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

This article is part one in a two-part series on productivity apps for administrative professionals by Julie Perrine. The following are five apps you probably already have on your phone, and how you can use them to be more productive. So pick up that phone, test them out, and put them to use today! Audio recorders.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I do very minimal tasks for him as well and my role description consists of miscellaneous things from issuing credit cards for anyone to issuing cell phones to anyone to ordering catering for anyone in the building to filling the frig in the boardroom when it gets low. They hired a new VP to take the current CEO’s job in about 2 yrs.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you’re struggling to manage the flow of communication with your leaders or with your team, this video will help. This can create serious problems for teams—and especially for administrative professionals and the people they support. For example: When speed is the most important factor, pick up the phone.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Handling day-to-day administration for one or more executives, a team or network, an admin assistant is the “eyes and ears” of a company, privy to unique and powerful insights about the company culture , performance and future direction. Administrative professionals are highly valuable to the smooth running of a business, team or office.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Last week I certified 7 people to teach my Star Achievement Series® curriculum for administrative professionals in their organizations. Participants discuss 3 species of dragons: 1) Manager, 2) Co-workers, and 3) Themselves. Today, I will focus on the manager dragon. There are many management styles.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

Now, we wonder how we ever managed to get anything done with it. Do you remember asking people in your household to hang up the phone so you could send an email? Or being tied to bulky, desktop computers that couldn’t function more than five feet away from a phone jack? And make sure it’s noted in your annual performance review.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. Chat by phone or video conferencing, record meetings, and share screens to keep each other up to date, even if you’re continents apart!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Better managing conflict? Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2009

So, they send out an avalanche of letters, or make numerous phone calls, hoping one will work out. If you want to speak with someone for an hour or two and get extensive advice on a variety of topics, consider paying that person to spend some time with you, either on the phone or in person. Tags: Attitude Career Management.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

Later I was recruited by Mr. W – he made it clear that my first priority was to create a highly functioning admin team and to assist him with his management team. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. Facility Managers. Office Managers. Bookkeepers.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2009

So, they send out an avalanche of letters, or make numerous phone calls, hoping one will work out. If you want to speak with someone for an hour or two and get extensive advice on a variety of topics, consider paying that person to spend some time with you, either on the phone or in person. Avoid the shotgun approach.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Or have you played the popular “phone tag&# game? DO use the phone when the message contains specific details.

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

CRM – Customer Relationship Management: This refers to the practices, strategies, and technologies that a company uses to manage its customer interactions and relationships. Responsive Website – This term refers to a website that adapts based on the type of device (tablet, phone, laptop, desktop) used to view it.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

What is most interesting is that administrative professionals are the ones who are very involved in their executive’s travels yet are not road warriors. While these were written for our administrative professional conference attendees, they can apply to any trip you may whether it be a business trip or vacation.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2016

She was an executive assistant for many years, who now provides training for administrative professionals worldwide. Misconceptions people have about administrative professionals, and why it’s so important to address them. Links mentioned in this episode: Reach Joan by phone here: 1-800-782-7139. Sign up here.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

As one Fortune 500 CEO puts it, “Administrative Assistants are the center of influence.” He describes his assistant as a “flow manager,” meaning she helps facilitate progress. As a center of influence, everything should flow through you—calendar appointments, meeting information, phone calls, projects and more.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

In recognition of quality products and services used by corporate America every day, DeskDemon launched “Our Favorites – The Award” the first award program honoring the best of the best in office products and services voted on by those who know best, the administrative professional. Best Electronics: Business Mobile Phone.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

And as much as we may resist it, without it we’d still be using rotary phones and manual typewriters. On a professional level, change can be simple, like finding a more efficient way to complete a task, or complicated, like learning to support a new executive or changing jobs entirely. Change is inevitable.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Do you hear the ‘ Ring, Ring’ of the Get-a-Clue phone? Not long after, I had phone call with a close friend that has known me since high school. Eerily, you happened to have just picked up a book two weeks prior, again, dissecting the same issue. It’s a message, folks! Are you hearing it? Are you hearing it? Friend: I miss you.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

See what your manager is working on and ask that they delegate a piece of that project to you. Your manager may have to teach you that piece of the project but that is how you will expand. Be a leader of the other administrative professionals in your organization. Teach your manager one thing this week.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 22, 2017

Are you getting so much that it’s sometimes impossible to manage it properly and still be productive? Hint: If your e-mail program permits you to “manage” messages – sending them to folders without showing up in your inbox, for instance – you may want to explore that option. Take heart….You’re You’re not alone!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Turn off your mobile phone, close the door to your office, and avoid useless meetings. Learn more administrative professional skills that will launch you further into career success by attending our World Class Assistant™ course and obtaining the Certified World Class Assistant designation. Learn to delegate.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As a company Founder or CEO, you may be looking for an executive assistant to schedule meetings, organize business trips, as well as manage many aspects of your personal life. They are involved in every aspect of the person’s life and business, managing every detail. What if you need someone to do both?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Go the distance, do what it takes and earn the respect of peers and managers. Debbie shared a story about playing a joke on a manager by telling him the new copier was “voice activated” And, they had an ugly tie contest one Friday with hilarious results. Create a “Do Whatever It Takes” mentality.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Being a 'doer' who takes great pride in my work as an administrative professional, with very few gaps in my work history, you can imagine what life has been like for me since making that leap. I have also participated in several fruitful phone screens, and I have an onsite interview scheduled in the coming days.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

What if I told you that your preferences for managing time and space are just as ingrained in your personality as whether or not you’re up for going to a dinner party? Now, we’re going to talk about how your particular personality type manages space. You can’t change your preferences for managing time and space. The Bottom Line.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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