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!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. I’m professional.” Return phone calls promptly. What’s more, answer the phone when you’re in the office, even if you’re swamped with work. It matters!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. I’m professional.” Return phone calls promptly. What’s more, answer the phone when you’re in the office, even if you’re swamped with work. It matters!

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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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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As more organizations move to a remote or hybrid workforce, it seems people are just making up the rules as they go; there’s no defined communication standard to keep teams aligned. This can create serious problems for teams—and especially for administrative professionals and the people they support.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Attend a trade show to network with customers but spend your time on the phone. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. You can also pick up a copy of my Word Trippers eBook or my 18 Days to Become a Better Writer eBook. For even more tips, go to [link].

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Admin Awards

JANUARY 19, 2021

Launched in February of 2020, this up and coming membership organization of Administrative movers and shakers has big plans and a powerful mission. Did you know from the beginning you wanted to become a career Administrative Professional? In my mind, there wasn’t anything extravagant about being able to “administrate.”

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

The Importance of Continuous Procedures Improvement In the early 90s, dial-up internet was cutting edge. 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?

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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. What is coming up on the calendar for the next three weeks? This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

ADHD can be tough for anyone to handle, but for an administrative professional, where things like attention to detail, time management, and organization are literally in the job description, it can mean disaster. . I pull up a YouTube station and let it play until my task is finished. Restlessness and fidgeting. Mood swings.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2019

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. an administrative assistant for two different types of managers. The other Chief, older, but very organized and uses online calendars and his phone as well. This week Carrie S.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2009

This time Jeff is offering up some advice on getting help with your career. And the same is true when people tell you how desperate they are to get a job … or how many bills are piling up. So, they send out an avalanche of letters, or make numerous phone calls, hoping one will work out. Guest Blogger Jeff Keller is back again!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2009

This time Jeff is offering up some advice on getting help with your career. And the same is true when people tell you how desperate they are to get a job … or how many bills are piling up. So, they send out an avalanche of letters, or make numerous phone calls, hoping one will work out. Guest Blogger Jeff Keller is back again!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Chat by phone or video conferencing, record meetings, and share screens to keep each other up to date, even if you’re continents apart! Designed by Freepik. You can read part 1 here. The solution? Smartphone apps!

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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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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

JUNE 15, 2022

I highly suggest that not include things like your addresses, phone numbers, or other identifiable information. If you decide you need to include a phone number, consider setting up a free Google Voice phone number. Google Voice acts as forwarding service, allowing you to avoid sharing your personal phone number.

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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 4, 2016

Office Dynamics is all a buzz with the anticipation and excitement of Administrative Professionals Week the end of this month. Because administrative professionals are the backbone of every organization. That is not an easy expectation to live up to. It is doing 100 things very well.

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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. The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. Set up a branded email for the new hire, complete with an appropriate title and auto-signature.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

People set up home offices and found ways to avoid interruptions. They rediscovered the value of professionalism. Dress for Success We all want to feel comfortable in our own homes, but showing up for a video meeting undergroomed or underdressed is unacceptable. The world was chaotic and our working environments mirrored that.

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All Things Admin

MAY 26, 2021

Travelers headed to one place may enforce mask mandates; another may leave it up to the individual. Many of these restrictions change daily, so it’s difficult to keep up. If all else fails, pick up the phone and call the local officials. Visit state and local websites. Testing May Be Required.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. The conference was a game changer for me. And they do!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Planning travel for others is no simple matter and administrative professionals know this better than anyone else! If they’re going to be checking baggage, make sure you factor that into their travel time and give them plenty of time to check their bags and pick it up at their destination. Hotel Preferences.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

Then one day I discovered that every admin is valued and the true value of the profession of the administrative assistant! What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years! Administrative assistants go above and beyond and take on new assignments with little to no background, training or experience.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Looking for lost files will take up as much of your time as looking for misplaced items. Turn off your mobile phone, close the door to your office, and avoid useless meetings. Establish a filing system. Most of your files are probably going to be digital, but you still need to know where everything you need is stored.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Are there any items that are just taking up space? Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. Start with zone one – everything within arm’s reach of where you sit at your computer/phone throughout the day. Take a look around your workspace.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2016

Is there a phone call she can make for me? Because of that, I always came up with at least one action she could take to get the ball rolling. Since that time, I have been teaching executive assistants, secretaries, and administrative assistants to change their question. What can I delegate to her? Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

As a center of influence, everything should flow through you—calendar appointments, meeting information, phone calls, projects and more. But you are more than capable of stepping up to the challenge! You will experience greater professional growth and financial incentives. So, what does that mean for you?

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

But you don’t just show up to the airport and board a plane. Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. It sets you up for success. You worked with a budget.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Then out of the blue, the topic crops up at work or at your kid’s school. Eerily, you happened to have just picked up a book two weeks prior, again, dissecting the same issue. 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.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. Joining LinkedIn is free – just sign up for an account and create your profile.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

xo, Melissa I very recently made the decision to leave a role without another one lined up. 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. You are welcome!

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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. The Innovative Admin is an administrative professional who introduces, creates, or applies new or renewed ideas or methods of doing things to the office environment. Change is inevitable.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I’ve been an executive assistant coach since 2016, and as someone who provides administrative professional training to aspiring administrative assistants, I jumped at the chance to chat with Libby. Most of her childhood was answering phones and taking care of people. A friend of a friend of a friend set her up.

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