Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

For some, it involves climbing to the next level, becoming a “senior” support staff member or an administrative manager. These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. Take the Lead & Self-Manage. Master the Fundamentals. Proficiency isn’t enough.

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Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes. A multigenerational team offers executives and managers more than just support assistance.

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2017 Administrative Professionals Confidence Retirement 178

Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

When administrative professionals work together. So what can you do to promote teamwork and collaboration across your administrative community? Whether there are two administrative professionals in your office or 200, joining forces with your administrative peers will contribute to greater success for your organization.

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Administrative Professionals 2017 Collaborate Goals 191

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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2015 Administrative Professionals Training Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. That means more can be accomplished in less time – and management is sure to appreciate that. Profit-generating ideas are a sure-fire way to promote your value. I see employees in action in their environments. Make money. Save money. “A

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Administrative Professionals Travel Salary Promotion 167

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. Do you wish you were more confident? More assertive? A better communicator? Picture yourself already having and emulating those qualities.

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Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 2017 Customer Service 221

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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Training Administrative Professionals 2015 AT&T 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Portfolios are useful in interviews, at review time, and whenever you want to make a case for a promotion or raise. Communication Skills. Project Management. Writing Skills. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. Here are some options to consider: Blog.

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Resume Mentoring Skills Social Media 98

Admin Awards

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To read this interview in Executive Support Magazine visit: [link] Sunny Nunan is the CEO and Founder of the Admin Awards in the USA, created in honor of her mother, a life-long administrative professional Can we start with a little background information? Tell us about the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence.

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Interviewing Administrative Professionals Medical 2012 52

All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

As assistants, our executives may be completely satisfied with our skills and abilities today. As the modern workplace continues to evolve, you must embrace innovation and adaptability to stay relevant and indispensable as professionals. Adapting to change becomes more manageable when the environment around you encourages innovation.

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals Collaborate Environment 52

All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Talk with your manager. If you’re already meeting with your manager on a consistent basis, use the meetings as an opportunity to discuss your career path. If you don’t have a weekly meeting, it’s time to set up one so your manager can stay connected to what you’re doing. Decide if you can live with the decision.

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Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Office Dynamics

JUNE 10, 2015

25 years ago, Joan Burge—then a top executive assistant—asked herself a simple question: “Why do some administrative professionals excel in the field while others remain stagnant?”. As an in-demand trainer, she’s changed the way administrative professionals are viewed and how they view themselves. REPLAY NOW AVAILABLE.

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Training Administrative Professionals International Promotion 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. While I don’t love every aspect of running a company, I absolutely love my career in helping administrative professionals and their executives improve the quality of their work life. 2016 Conference On Demand – 2.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources. Do you struggle with getting people to notice you?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. It may take months or even years to get where you want to be or be able to send your kids to a great school or get the job promotion you desire. I’ll share a little secret with you. Don’t give up.

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Assertiveness Stress Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. If your workload is unreasonable, accept that there’s no shame in making the business case to your manager for assistance or some reallocation of workload.

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

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. However – if we are not willing to speak up and actively list our duties how can we expect colleagues and managers to be aware of this change in office dynamics? Event Management – Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

The real challenge in today’s society is simply getting the attention of the people that can buy from you, hire you, promote you and/or recommend you. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because?

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Gifts Promotion Networking Social Media 191

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I have been in this role as an administrative professional for well over 30 years and as I look back to the day when I decided to become an executive administrator, it was not for the love of being in and administrative role or the responsibilities it came with. It was candidly for the money.

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Administrative Professionals Project Management Calendars Salary 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I have been in this role as an administrative professional for well over 30 years and as I look back to the day when I decided to become an executive administrator, it was not for the love of being in and administrative role or the responsibilities it came with. It was candidly for the money.

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Administrative Professionals Project Management Calendars Salary 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2016

Launched by Bethany Fovargue in 2013 this network has gone from strength to strength and Bethany is now asked to speak and promote the role of assistants all over the world. . I left primary teaching in June 2011 and started at Data Interchange as an Office Administrator shortly afterwards. How did you promote the network?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Jasmine was promoted to Vice President about two years ago. A third dimension I can add to the validation of a good partnership is that I have personally coached more than 150 administrative/executive teams – both one-on-one and in groups. I have had some good Assistants and one bad Assistant. Employees feel time-compressed.

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Administrative Professionals Fax Email 2015 100

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. A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! In order to be ready for these opportunities, you need to effectively package, present and promote yourself. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! In order to be ready for these opportunities, you need to effectively package, present and promote yourself. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate.

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Cover Letter Resume Administrative Professionals Skills 100

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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Here’s how: Market yourself and what you contribute constantly, in positive and team-affirming ways, so your phenomenal value is ever-present and on the minds of management. Many administrative professionals, the majority of whom are women, seem to think that marketing yourself and bragging are the same. They’re not. Joan Burge.

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Administrative Professionals Gifts Forms Promotion 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

I think it is so very important for assistants to have good business acumen because without it I don’t see how we can support our managers or move up the career ladder. Firstly, is your manager supportive of your training needs? Does your manager subscribe to business magazines? So what is business acumen?

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AT&T Training Social Media Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Here’s how: Market yourself and what you contribute constantly, in positive and team-affirming ways, so your phenomenal value is ever-present and on the minds of management. Many administrative professionals, the majority of whom are women, seem to think that marketing yourself and bragging are the same. They’re not.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Gifts Forms Promotion 100

Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

So, if the marketing function has been reduced or cut, but the social media for the company still needs to be managed, then put your hand up for it! Perhaps the accounts team have been cut…so why don’t you step in to help manage the invoicing? Keep your skills up – Study. Keep your skills up – Take on other work.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 6, 2015

Administrative professionals make up a fifth of the working population so although there are plenty of jobs the competition is tough, particularly for the senior assistant roles. Use your opening statement to promote your personal brand from the outset. Why not assistants? During the interview is your time to shine.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

There are Certifications and Professional Designations. Those stand for Certified Professional Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional. It is the CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional). But that does not guarantee an individual is actually using the skills. A promotion?

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IAAP Administrative Professionals Training Promotion 100

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams.

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Administrative Professionals Training Skills Agenda 230

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Some have lost jobs, didn’t get promotions or pay raises, or lost funding due to employer budget cuts. I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. Admittedly, this year has been challenging- economically and environmentally. The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

There are Certifications and Professional Designations. Those stand for Certified Professional Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional. It is the CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional). But that does not guarantee an individual is actually using the skills. A promotion?

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IAAP Administrative Professionals Training Promotion 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

This could include sympathy cards, thank you cards, birthday cards, congratulations on a promotion, a card to reconnect with a client you havent heard from in awhile, or many other reasons. I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. To send to clients of your company.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Duncan and other colleagues who care about having meaningful and respectful conversations between Black and White assistants to promote mutual understanding and positive communication. Most (not all) of our students choose to find other words to refer to their leaders, such as manager, executive, supervisor, and leader, to name a few options.

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