Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 19 years. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I want to share my thoughts on why I believe being an executive assistant is a rewarding career. I hear managers or Human Resource Professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant. Stress reducer. Intuitive. A mind reader.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Professional presence. Great networking skills. Analytical forward thinking skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I want to share my thoughts on being an executive or administrative assistant. Being in the administrative profession is a career of choice. I hear managers or Human Resources professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Under that umbrella, we addressed topics such as self-management vs. stress management, learning specific difficult people types and how to handle each of them, the benefits of conflict and much more. I’ll give you a perfect example that just happened to me this morning as I was traveling. This is becoming a huge problem.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The demand for efficiency is at an all-time high, and as organizations grow and become more complex, skilled administrative professionals are needed now more than ever. They completely understand the role as well as the talent and skills required to fill it.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

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. The scholarship award does NOT include travel expenses. I used the Career Portfolio for my most recent job move.

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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.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. This makes a stressful time even tenser.

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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

APRIL 30, 2015

Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? and we brought back the April Blog-a-Thon for the Administrative Professional where we gathered here each weekday with a new content post and shared a place for administrative professionals to comment, question and discuss their careers.

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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?” I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. 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?” I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Between email, virtual Assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, executives mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever – making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. This is a question I have been asked for years.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The question was, “ On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most, what is your stress level about your physical safety out in the world, on an average day?”. The question was, “ On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most, what is your stress level about being Black in the world, on an average day ?”. Spencer is 45 years old and Black. “8.”.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. I dont want to miss a step so always go through the checklist on the travel sheet. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. It will make my life easier. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Who's the Real Boss?

MARCH 11, 2019

In fact many of the older assistants lacked the skills that the younger ones had, and really all they had over the juniors was the maturity they carried. And I can’t stress this message enough to you all, that building each other up and encouraging success at every level should be at the core of everything we do!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. I actually have fun at work, but I work hard and consider myself a professional. Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:30 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , funny ha ha , humour at work Reactions: 3comments: ProAdmin2 said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

Some things I have on this list is a memory stick with the minute templates, tentcards, meals ordered, meeting packages, pen, notebook, highlighter, calculator (I hate math so just in case they ask something that requires mathematical skills) and attendance records to establish quorum for each meeting. Great blog, Patricia. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! A firm but short handshake is all it takes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

One of the things they stressed was to hire well. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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All Things Admin

JUNE 10, 2021

Organization is a pain point for many administrative professionals. Whether you realize it or not, you probably already have systems in place, both personally and professionally. Systems are ordered and proven processes that save you time, effort, and stress. Travel planning. Who are your travelers?

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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. Demonstrate your leadership skills. And it is changing again as executives recognize that administrators aren’t just for typing emails or making travel plans. What’s in a name?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

This infographic is part of a series celebrating administrative excellence. Assistants go out on a limb so their bosses won’t have to lift a finger. Excellence for them is not just a goal, but a habit. Find out more at ‪ #‎BehindTheSuccess‬: The post Anatomy of an Executive Assistant Infographic appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Travel Planning. That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. Travel Planning. You have an executive profile form with their key travel preferences and frequent flier details.

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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. Everything flowed nicely without my having to stress out or decide what to miss. Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to 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. Everything flowed nicely without my having to stress out or decide what to miss. Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010!

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