article thumbnail

Insights from a “Rock Star”: A Conversation with Joan Burge

Office Dynamics

My number one is don’t ask for permission. What are a few key strategies for “managing up” when one’s new manager is resistant to change? Today, information is out in space or in the cloud and assistants don’t have access. Just jump in and engage in the change and do it. Please call 800.STAR.139

article thumbnail

How to Develop Your Inner Circle, a Webinar Replay with Peggy Vasquez

Office Dynamics

For years, Joan Burge has taught Administrative Professionals how to break into the management inner circle by embracing a powerful set of professional principles. In this month’s webinar, Joan is talking to a special guest, Peggy Vasquez, a successful Administrative Professional and author of “Not Just an Admin.”

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Wearing the Appropriate “Costume” To Work—Looking Your Professional Best

Office Dynamics

Interestingly, as I provide on-site executive assistant and administrative training and consulting across the country, I also see anything and everything in terms of business dress, which is actually very casual. Don’t ever lower your standards to fit in with everyone else. I don’t mean be showy and flashy.

article thumbnail

Free Webinar Teaches You How to Develop Your Persuasion Skills

Office Dynamics

Getting to yes isn’t all about getting your way but it is about persuading others when you know you have a brilliant idea that will impact your company in a positive way. How administrative assistants can be heard. • How to get training at work. • How to get training at work. • How to be persuasive at work. •

Skills 100
article thumbnail

The Administrative Professional: A Vital, Yet Overlooked Contributor

Office Dynamics

The administrative role is a noble calling. Administrative professionals are strategic partners in business success. Most administrative professionals do not know how to plan their career or manager their development. At Office Dynamics we believe the administrative profession is NOT a dying breed. the mass exit.

article thumbnail

Solutions to Travel Planning Problems

Office Dynamics

It’s almost enough to break the spirit of the most dedicated administrative professional! In this month’s webinar, administrative training expert Joan Burge is revealing the solution—a brand new way to ease the burden on you and ensure your executive is happy. It’s truly a game changer for administrative professionals!

Travel 100
article thumbnail

Certain Truths That Never Change In Professional Development

Office Dynamics

But there aren’t a lot of things in life I can say I have loved and devoted my life to and been as passionate about as being a visionary for the administrative profession. While many times, it was an uphill battle, I really have loved serving the administrative career community and the executives those individuals support. So hold on.

2015 100