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 get training at work. •

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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

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. Connection brings comfort and control.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2009

Having been married to Joan for almost 33 years and seeing her develop her talents to promote this chosen career path, helping the Administrative Professional achieve recognition, goals, and a stature in the work place community I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what I am about to say. David Burge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2009

Having been married to Joan for almost 33 years and seeing her develop her talents to promote this chosen career path, helping the Administrative Professional achieve recognition, goals, and a stature in the work place community I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what I am about to say. David Burge.

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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. The team shares varied views and appropriate input for decision making that helps promote the company’s mission.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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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 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

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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. Master the Fundamentals. Proficiency isn’t enough.

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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. Communication Skills. Writing Skills. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. At heart, a digital portfolio is just a website for your career.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

As assistants, our executives may be completely satisfied with our skills and abilities today. As the modern workplace continues to evolve, you must embrace innovation and adaptability to stay relevant and indispensable as professionals. Start journaling. Create space for innovation. Find a hobby. Develop your business acumen.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion. If the answer is yes, keep adding value and learning new skills to stay relevant in your career.

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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. Picture yourself already having and emulating those qualities. The mind is attracted to what you put in front of you. Typically our perceptions are our reality.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

However, after a recent turn of events such as staffing vacancies and promotions, I have found myself providing administrative support to several other key managers while we recruit for vacant positions. Let’s face it—the work of an administrative professional is never ending. To think otherwise is wishful thinking!

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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

MARCH 1, 2012

In 1995, when Chambers became President and CEO, Debbie Gross assumed the lead role leading Cisco’s broad 1000+-person administrative team. The Next Generation Administrative Professional. What skills will an administrative professional need to have to do the job effectively in the next 5 years, what about in the next 10 years?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources. Do you struggle with getting people to notice you?

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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. Second Paragraph – Features : Talk about what you have to offer, and summarize your experience, qualifications, and skills, as well as their importance to the position you’re seeking. Showcase your skills.

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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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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. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because?

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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. Am I passionate about this profession? Absolutely!

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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. Am I passionate about this profession? Absolutely!

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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. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate.

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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. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Risk Management.

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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. Have a look at your time management skills, and how best to invest your efforts on a daily and weekly basis. There’s little variation in the landscape unless you want to go downhill or make the effort to move upward.

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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 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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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

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. Firstly, is your manager supportive of your training needs? If it does then ask to attend their initial training sessions on the industry. If so, well done!

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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 I have had some good Assistants and one bad Assistant. I am pleased to say, “Yes!

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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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Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

Keep your skills up – Study. Better still, this study might be beneficial towards obtaining that promotion you were wanting or perhaps an even better role with another company, that you could for strive for once normality returns. Keep your skills up – Take on other work. hey, you are in lockdown, right?!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

This could include sympathy cards, thank you cards, birthday cards, congratulations on a promotion, a card to reconnect with a client you havent heard from in awhile, or many other reasons. I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. To send to clients of your company.

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