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. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

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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?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Travel Planning Apps: Whether you’re the one traveling, or simply attempting to get your executive from point A to point B, travel planning apps can be a life saver. You can read part 1 here. The solution? Smartphone apps!

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

It led me to create one of my favorite checklists ever – a four page travel planning checklist that I still use to this day. You might have a checklist for travel planning, one for event planning, one for preparing for quarterly board meetings, and one for ordering office supplies. You can do the same thing with any recurring task.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

So, administrative professionals from around the world, let’s try to help! About Ask an Admin: Ask an Admin will be a weekly post on our blog that presents a question that you or a fellow administrative professional submitted to us. We apologize for this but this is the best way we can keep YOUR blog clean!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

In this episode, Deedee talks about how to understand the business so you can better support your executive team, supporting multiple executives, creating a professional and personal brand, as well as championing the collective administrative professional brand.

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

A talented and committed administrative professional will maximize your efficiency and allow you uninterrupted time to concentrate on your key priorities. Many EAs also assist with or produce PowerPoint decks for presentations for projects. Event management is also often taken on by the EA.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Travel Planning for Administrative Professionals Hi everyone, I will be presenting a new webinar on travel planning. Please join me on Jan. 3 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Patricia P.S. My blogger is not working properly and I can''t put in a proper title so I hope this views OK.'

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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. But we don’t just celebrate assistants the last week of April, we love to celebrate the profession the entire month.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. And it is changing again as executives recognize that administrators aren’t just for typing emails or making travel plans. We’ve come through and now, the economy is healing.

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Melissa Peoples

MARCH 17, 2023

In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common questions about AI, including what it is, how it differs from automation, and how it can be used to improve our lives as administrative professionals What is AI? These tools can analyze travel patterns and preferences to find the best options for each traveler.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Whether you’re looking to get your Certified Administrative Professional Certification, becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist, or exploring options that aren’t admin-specific , such as travel or event planning, it’s important that you go into the process with your eyes open, and a strategic course of action that will allow you to achieve your goal!

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Travel planning. Check with all participants on availability for the options presented. Determine the agenda and who is presenting.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

In recognition of quality products and services used by corporate America every day, DeskDemon launched “Our Favorites – The Award” the first award program honoring the best of the best in office products and services voted on by those who know best, the administrative professional. Best Online Travel Websites. Best Staplers.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

The situations that present themselves to us don’t deal with easy, black and white answers or solutions. If a co-worker asks you to fudge some numbers on a travel expense report, you can give yourself the space to react with a few responses like the following: “I need to think on that. I can usually tell when I’m in the middle of one!

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

High profile business leaders, individuals and professional couples with multiple homes who serve on various boards and are involved with philanthropic causes often require a personal assistant to manage their private lives. What if you need someone to do both? This role is gaining in popularity. What Type of Assistant Should I Hire?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Conferences for Administrative Professionals. However, we do not offer concurrent sessions every year because we like it when attendees are in the same room hearing the same great presentation. Presentations usually last 60 – 90 minutes. Webinars for Administrative Professionals. Do you see the difference?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Meanwhile, the Office Dynamics team including Joan Burge and the conference’s featured expert presenters like Julie Perrine, Chrissy Scivique and Lucy Brazier flowed through the space, helping connect people with industry peers and mentors, sharing stories and smiles. Stay tuned for Part 2 of our administrative professionals conference recap!

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

For most C-Suite executives, expertise in booking travel domestically and/or internationally is critical. On the other hand, is the ability to create PowerPoint presentations critical or is it only necessary to be able to “edit” them. Do you need someone who can lead and inspire other administrative professionals?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

I wrote an entire 80+ Page Guide incorporating the main processes executives and assistants need to have down pat, such as: regularly scheduled meetings, calendar management, meeting preparation, e-mail management, project management, travel, follow-up systems and prioritization. That is the key—consistency. Wishing you a great week.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2014

Scholarship winners are still responsible for their own travel, hotel and incidental costs. Here at Office Dynamics International, we are fully committed to advancing the careers of administrative professionals. P.S. We just announced the complete lineup of featured speakers and presenters for our 21st Annual Conference !

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Apps for file access, e-mail, calendar, password protection, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual meetings, news, weather and travel are examples of key productivity tools mobile devices should have installed. Join Donna’s Free Webathon on Administrative Professionals Day, April 27. Google Drive.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

And in my opinion, the best way to do that is to present your professional portfolio at review time! What is a Professional Portfolio? A professional portfolio is an accurate visual representation of who you are, what you’ve done, and the skills you possess.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. When an administrator asks me, “What is critical thinking?” Later during the conference, Joan presented her annual State of the Profession address. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. When an administrator asks me, “What is critical thinking?” Later during the conference, Joan presented her annual State of the Profession address. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Plus it is embarrassing to the leader or the administrative person who set the schedule. Many administrators are now handling their leader’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate. Gone are the days when administrators simply reserved a conference room and readied it for the meeting!).

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2012

We are often asked about doing etiquette seminars/programs onsite for administrative professionals across the country. Since we can't be everywhere at once and you can't always travel for the training we thought we would share this awesome resource with you. value, the Handbook is yours as our gift … IF you respond now.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 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. Pay Attention to the Present.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Because we offer so many learning solutions for administrative professionals and there are other companies also offering administrative seminars, I am frequently asked, "How do I determine what is best for me? Do I want broad exposure to various topics and presenters? I have many choices.". Why do I want this training?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2011

He suggested that when I set up a meeting or organize travel for him I should ask myself, if I was the one going to the meeting, or on a business trip, what would I need in order to be prepared? If my boss is travelling abroad I check to see if a visa is required and make a note to remind him to bring his passport with him.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 7, 2009

I have watched hundreds of administrative professionals come through the program and am always amazed when a participant shows up for class looking like they are going to the Strip or shopping. Keep in mind that I am usually dressed in a business pant suit or skirt suit when I give presentations or conduct workshops.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 7, 2009

I have watched hundreds of administrative professionals come through the program and am always amazed when a participant shows up for class looking like they are going to the Strip or shopping. Keep in mind that I am usually dressed in a business pant suit or skirt suit when I give presentations or conduct workshops.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Because we offer so many learning solutions for administrative professionals and there are other companies also offering administrative seminars, I am frequently asked, "How do I determine what is best for me? Do I want broad exposure to various topics and presenters? I have many choices.". Why do I want this training?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Now this came from an executive who traveled around the world, would work until 2:00 a.m., Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate. Gone are the days when administrators simply reserved a conference room and readied it for the meeting!).

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The room was sleek and sophisticated in every way and clearly furnished for the savvy business traveler. Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals. I was stunned at the perspectives these executives shared with their administrative professionals.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The room was sleek and sophisticated in every way and clearly furnished for the savvy business traveler. Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals. I was stunned at the perspectives these executives shared with their administrative professionals.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 16, 2010

I traveled to Baltimore to a large corporation to present a webcast to about 1,000 administrative professionals and then went on to Ohio to do some consulting work and training with a Fortune 500 corporation. I had an incredible week last week.

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