Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending.

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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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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.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

JANUARY 10, 2024

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Admin Professional Today | November, 2023 The Great Resignation of 2020 led to massive and chaotic hiring in 2021. As burnout, stress, and mental health issues increased to red alert levels due to poor onboarding and inadequate training, Quiet Quitting took hold in 2022. What’s happening now? Quiet Hiring.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

I’m not sure if you know that 80% of my work is onsite training for administrative office professionals so I do a lot of traveling, in fact, 100% of my clients are out of state. Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. I see employees in action in their environments. Make money.

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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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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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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 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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Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2015

it can be a big thing in how non-administrative professionals view the role. Here are some of the things I hear assistants, secretaries and managers say: “I would dress better if they paid me more money.”. Assistants/secretaries don’t need training.”. “I Managers work hard so they can be promoted to Director, and then Sr.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

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. Myth: If I just get that degree, promotion and raises are mine. I achieved that by the time I was 25.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

Journaling can help you reflect on your experiences and reactions to change, promoting self-awareness and adaptability. Adapting to change becomes more manageable when the environment around you encourages innovation. Adapting to change becomes more manageable when the environment around you encourages innovation. Find a hobby.

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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.

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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. Train and mentor others.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Then you need a professional portfolio! A social portfolio helps you stay in front of current and prospective employers.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 18, 2013

Decisions about whether to take a promotion, move to a more interesting but lateral position, move to a new location, start a new career or take a position in a new geographic location within the same company. Can I handle the demands, i.e., time, training? Cross-train. Happy Monday! Am I qualified or could I become qualified?

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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.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

As we celebrate 25 years in business we’re offering a free webinar each month for administrative professionals to continue their skill development and learn more about who we are and what we offer the administrative profession. How administrative assistants can be heard. • How to ask for a raise or promotion. •

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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. 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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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. Project Management. A portfolio not only shows employers who you are, it also offers proof that you can do what you say you can do. At heart, a digital portfolio is just a website for your career. Contact or Contact Me.

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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. What do I mean when I say The Administrative "Effect"?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2022

It can prove why you deserve a raise or a promotion, and it allows you to take immediate action if a new opportunity presents itself. By linking up with LinkedIn, you’re making yourself visible to recruiters, hiring managers, potential employers, and anyone else who stumbles across your profile.

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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. What do I mean when I say The Administrative "Effect"?

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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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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do. Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources. Do you struggle with getting people to notice you? You can view the replay of our webinar, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem.

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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. 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.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2012

When her husband was transferred to the Cincinnati area, Annette began working as the Assistant to the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Luxottica, the parent company of well-known organizations LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sunglass Hut, Sears Optical and Target Optical, EyeMed and OneSight/Gift of Sight.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

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? It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Supervise and train other clerical staff.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I am so glad Corleen asked this because not only in the administrative arena but in the training arena in general, people get confused between: certificate programs, certifications and professional designations. For example, we have Star Achievement Series Certification training. Certificates are more easily achieved.

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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. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because? Promote Yourself Internally.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2009

Surely they exist because the Bureau of Labor Statistics says there are 4+ million administrative professionals in the U.S. I wonder to myself, “Do many administrative assistants and executive assistants not bring their head out of the sand? Tags: Admin Assistant Training Teamwork. So where is everybody else?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I am so glad Corleen asked this because not only in the administrative arena but in the training arena in general, people get confused between: certificate programs, certifications and professional designations. For example, we have Star Achievement Series Certification training. Certificates are more easily achieved.

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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. education (include relevant classes, in-house and external training).

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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. education (include relevant classes, in-house and external training).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2009

Surely they exist because the Bureau of Labor Statistics says there are 4+ million administrative professionals in the U.S. I wonder to myself, “Do many administrative assistants and executive assistants not bring their head out of the sand? So where is everybody else? Where are they hiding?

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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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