19 Key Competencies for Administrative Professionals
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 18, 2023
Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.
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Office Dynamics
JANUARY 18, 2023
Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.
All Things Admin
MARCH 26, 2024
In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. From a professional development perspective, my managers were blown away by my administrative procedures binder.
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Eat Your Career
JANUARY 9, 2023
Project management certification can be a useful tool to advance your career, whether or not you’re a formal project manager or aspire to become one in the future. If you’re not familiar, PMP stands for Project Management Professional, and it’s probably the most well-respected certification in the field of project management.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
It is no secret that Joan Burge and the Office Dynamics team believes in continuous education and training so we wanted to provide you with several resources that give you access to free education and training. Office Dynamics has a library of over 60 educational videos for administrative professionals.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 24, 2015
April is just around the corner and we love celebrating administrative professionals! In honor of Administrative Professionals Week (4/20 – 4/24) and Office Dynamics 25th Year in business educating administrative professionals and their executives, we are bringing back our Blog-a-Thon.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 22, 2016
This is a replay of the free webinar offered June 2016 titled Revolutionary Insights Into Self-Leadership (for administrative professionals). Administrative professionals don’t typically think of themselves as leaders; even the most successful struggle with the idea! After all, leaders are the people we work for, right?
Office Dynamics
APRIL 23, 2014
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the wonderful executive assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries, administrators and all support staff who support the management team! I personally know the wonderful contributions you make every day to the workplace. Joan Burge.
All Things Admin
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Consider recording your training sessions, whether they’re in person or via platforms like Teams or Zoom. General Company Policies Code of Conduct: Expectations for employee behavior and professionalism.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 18, 2018
I can’t tell you how many times I observe administrative assistants at their workplace, at their desk, and they jump from an “A” priority to a “C” priority just because someone handed it to them or emailed their request. View yourself as an information flow manager. Next is to focus on your “A” priority items.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 20, 2015
Administrative Professionals Week – Celebrating An Admirable Profession. First, I want to thank my incredible administrative partner who grew into a Vice President at Office Dynamics. The Administrative Profession Is An Admirable Profession. The Administrative Profession Is An Admirable Profession.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 11, 2014
Administrative professionals are strategic partners in business success. Administrative” cannot be separated from “professional.”. We work each day toward a world where the administrative is highly-valued. A world where assistants are offered training and professional development opportunities without question.
Office Dynamics
MAY 29, 2018
The post A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals appeared first on Office Dynamics. In closing, you are never too old to achieve the job of your dreams! Life is constantly surprising us. You will want to be ready.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 31, 2014
Although demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable administrative professionals, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are over 4 million jobs in the administrative field, including those for executive assistants and administrative assistants like yourself?
C-Suite Assistants
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Executive assistants are the backbone of an organization and can offer immense value to busy professionals across the workplace. Providing executive assistant support can often be a demanding experience, with a significant amount of on-the-job training. Are executive assistant courses worth it? Upskilling can change that.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 2014
Jasmine and I are on our way to Columbus Ohio to teach the Mastering Exceptional Self-Leadership 2 day mega-training event for administrative professionals. We launched this training program in San Jose a few weeks ago and it was a huge success. We will be heading to Chicago in June and Atlanta in November.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 23, 2016
We appreciate you and we are really excited to kick off Administrative Professionals Week on Monday. We’re excited to also be hosting an additional challenge this month on our Instagram feed during Administrative Professionals Week (April 25 – 29). Annual Blog-a-Thon for the Administrative Professional.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 5, 2016
Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. Event planning. Technology.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 1, 2020
Since 1990, we have provided rich resources for administrative professionals around the world. Everything from improving time-management skills to refining your career portfolio to compete in a post-COVID-19 workplace. As you can imagine, we have covered thousands of assistant-focused topics over the decades.
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. Their role is expansive.
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.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 7, 2012
There is one “To Do” your administrative assistant can’t help you with … remembering Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 25! This book outlines 12 competency areas, such as strategy and workplace philosophy, to help administrative professionals become top performers and maintain their competitive edge.
Office Dynamics
JULY 20, 2019
Conflict management. Identifying and managing fear. Talking with other professionals is a valuable way to learn best practices and enhance these skills; interacting with others to share ideas and discuss workplace situations develop competency skills. Confident communication. Decision making. Risk-taking. Persuasion.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 21, 2016
Have you ever thought about your responsibility and power to improve ethical standards in the workplace? Ethics in the workplace is a unique topic. There are several factors that determine how we react to ethical situations including our background, personality, level of training, and most importantly our value system.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2016
The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. I thought I would give you a quick overview of the various training platforms for assistants and a few words of wisdom. Focused content.
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. Connection brings comfort and control.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 17, 2014
After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Join Business Management Daily, Wednesday, June 18, for Advanced Excel Pivot Table Techniques. Advanced Minute Taking Workshop.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 17, 2014
After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Join Business Management Daily, Wednesday, June 18, for Advanced Excel Pivot Table Techniques. Advanced Minute Taking Workshop.
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?”. Joan Burge has been studying star performing assistants in the workplace for 45 years. REPLAY NOW AVAILABLE. Star Savers Mini eBook.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 4, 2015
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING PIONEER, OFFICE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, CELEBRATES UNLIKELY 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Las Vegas (June 4, 2015) – Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, is celebrating its 25 th year in business this week. says Burge.
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
A simple, effective exercise for evaluating your courage in the workplace. (We Please check out the library of free educational webinars we offer for administrative professionals. You find them all here in our post about all the free training we offer for the administrative profession.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
It’s no secret that the modern workplace is overflowing with communication tools and channels. 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.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 21, 2017
Administrative professionals are always asking us what it takes to really stand out in the workplace. A “paradigm” is simply a mindset, but it plays an important role in how you show up in the workplace. Hone Your Professional Trademark. Or are you letting your professional reputation be shaped unintentionally?
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.
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.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 23, 2017
Throughout my career as an employee—a few decades ago—I had the need to voice my opinion to my manager, colleague, vendors, peers, and others. We all experience this in the workplace. Come see me live in Chicago for Administrative Professionals Week! I encourage you to work on this vital business skill. Joan Burge.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 4, 2019
As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them. Manage Projects.
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?
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JANUARY 29, 2023
In this episode, Whitney talks about networking with colleagues, professional development, setting boundaries, taking risks, and the influence and power that administrative professionals hold in the workplace. Whitney has an extensive background in human resources, recruiting, and administrative support.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 15, 2015
Administrative professionals are strategic partners in business success. “Administrative” cannot be separated from “professional.” Succession planning for administrative professionals is critically necessary to ensure future success in every industry and every business regardless of size.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 10, 2020
With all the buzz technology and workplace trends generate, it’s easy to forget that the foundation of every administrative professional should be built on timeless skills. Failing to develop these critical cornerstones for administrative assistants often means failure to thrive and succeed.
Bonnie Low-Krayman
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The new hybrid and remote workplace has changed all the rules regarding time and work schedules of the staff. The workplace of 2023 is one where managers want staff back in the office and staff are struggling to comply while holding onto their flexible schedules. Managers are being tested as never before.
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.©
Office Dynamics
MAY 26, 2016
For years, Joan Burge has taught Administrative Professionals how to break into the management inner circle by embracing a powerful set of professional principles. In this month’s webinar, Joan is talking to a special guest, Peggy Vasquez, a successful Administrative Professional and author of “Not Just an Admin.”
Office Dynamics
MARCH 7, 2018
This proves assistants are getting serious about their career and training and HR departments are valuing continued education for this role. More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. I hear questions like, “Will this give me an advantage in the workplace?”
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