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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

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In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. Today, the mark of a truly exceptional admin lies in their ability to recommend, initiate, and refine the systems and procedures that keep their organizations running smoothly.

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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

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Updated February 20, 2023 If an administrative professional from the 1950s happened to be magically transported to today’s office, they’d be in for quite a shock! The “Traditional” Role of the Administrative Professional Has Shifted In the past, admins have been responsible for things like customer service, accounting, and data entry.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

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As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. Maybe you’ll travel, spend more time with family, or volunteer for organizations near and dear to you. You’ve been the finder of lost things, the solver of problems, and the office go-to.

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International Women’s Day 2020 – A Message From Julie Reed

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In a recent interview, I was asked, “What motivates you to be an Administrative Professional Trainer and Coach”? Create awareness about generation equality Support non-profit organizations working for women Celebrate, support, and collaborate with other women Start mentoring early. Sunday, March 8.

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3 Strategic Things You Must Do to Effectively Organize Your Desk

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Is it organized or a disaster area? There are three zones you need to think about as you clear the clutter and put systems in place for staying organized. Setup your own file-on-the-go station for quick and easy organizing. Take a look around your workspace. Can you quickly and easily find things? Create workspace zones.

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

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Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in procedures is vital for any organization aiming to stay efficient, competitive, and adaptive. From there, you can see the process more holistically and logically organize it. Would you like some help creating your administrative procedures?

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Your Administrative Assistant Is Your Greatest Asset

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In reality, however, these so-called independent managers have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative assistant. Unfortunately many assistants (also known as administrative professionals) are not taken seriously. Be a mentor. Have regular meetings.