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They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content. MORE
Founded by CEO Joan Burge, Office Dynamics International reached its 24th year of providing the most trusted certification and training systems for peak performance of administrative professionals. With their deep experience offering training, certification, coaching and educational resources for high performing companies such as Cisco Systems, The Boeing Company, Humana Inc., Admin Assistant Training Current Events Uncategorized MORE
The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” I am the only person teaching, we go very deep into the material and there is ample time for skill practice. MORE
Office Dynamics International awarded two organizations its Star Achievement Series ® training program (Level 1) in support of Administrative Professionals. Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, made two sizable in-kind donations in the month of March. As a pioneer in the field, Office Dynamics has been a vocal advocate for the education of Administrative Professionals for over 25 years. MORE
Jasmine and I are on our way to Columbus Ohio to teach the Mastering Exceptional Self-Leadership 2 day mega-training event for administrative professionals. We launched this training program in San Jose a few weeks ago and it was a huge success. We had 41 executive and administrative assistants attend from some top companies in Silicon Valley. We even had two assistants who flew all the way from Seattle to see us and attend this administrative training. MORE
Because I wrote this business book for administrative professionals during my husband’s battle with pancreatic cancer. Joan Burge has been a visionary for administrative training and development since 1990. As a one-time highly appreciated Admin herself, she knows how effective finely honed skills are … let me learn how to do it and I’ll do it. Why are we so passionate about Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month? MORE
OSU Administrative Professionals Hosted Joan Burge. Ohio State University Administrative Professionals Group hosted Joan Burge April 23, 2018, in an informal session called Insights From a Rock Star: A Conversation with Joan Burge. What challenges do administrative professionals face today compared to ten years ago? Of all the skills and talents that an Administrative Professional must have in today’s world, which are the most critical and why? MORE
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. I have embraced and dedicated my life to being a champion for specialized administrative training and coaching and inspiring excellence in administrative and executive assistants at every level in an organization. Write down a list of the skills you have and love using on a daily basis. MORE
Carrying on with the May theme of BIG learning, today I want to talk to you about the invisible bag of skills, knowledge and information. Administrative and executive assistants will gain a competitive edge when they embrace this mindset. As I conduct my administrative training programs, I teach assistants how to write and give a 3-minute presentation. These attendees were very happy they had been through presentation skills classes with me. MORE
I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. After I said yes to Cindy and we decided on a date, Cindy went into action and enlisted her administrative team. I started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked. Persuasion skills. MORE
As a proud former admin and EA, and a current trainer for the administrative community , I have a unique vantage point. The graphs show a clear and steady decline in jobs and stagnant wages for administrative assistant and secretarial jobs. However, there’s an important point to note: The data makes no distinction between Administrative Assistants and Executive Assistants. Are administrative roles, generally, on the decline? MORE
Regardless of your job title, intelligence level or personal skill set, there is one certainty that always holds true: You simply cannot achieve your vision of greatness (whatever it may be) without the help of other people. For years, Joan Burge has taught Administrative Professionals how to break into the management inner circle by embracing a powerful set of professional principles. You can view our past free webinar library of administrative training programs here. MORE
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content. MORE
We recently posted a blog that listed free training sources we provide; 6 Free Training Sources for Administrative and Executive Assistants. At Office Dynamics, it is our goal to elevate the level of the administrative profession through knowledge and training but that got us thinking, “What else can we do?”. Please visit her site and learn how you can improve your writing skills. MORE
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content. MORE
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. You’ll begin to see travel planning as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle, to demonstrate your revolutionary skills. It’s truly a game changer for administrative professionals! MORE
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. This month we focused on the topic of persuasion skills with our free webinar, Getting to Yes: Overcoming Resistance to Get What You Want and Create More Value for Your Company. How administrative assistants can be heard. • MORE
Administrative Professionals Week – Celebrating An Admirable Profession. First, I want to thank my incredible administrative partner who grew into a Vice President at Office Dynamics. The Administrative Profession Is An Admirable Profession. Happy Administrative Professionals Week! One thing I wanted to talk about today is the many skills you develop when you work in the administrative profession. It’s Administrative Professionals Week. MORE
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. Specifically, they want to know the difference between a “regular” Administrative Assistant and an Executive Assistant. Exploring the Administrative Field. MORE
I am very pleased to announce the title of my new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed. 28 years as the visionary for the administrative training industry? Plus I was keeping in mind that there are thousands of young people coming into the administrative profession and I wanted to relate to them as well. I want to shake up the administrative world in a big way. Your skills and talents can shine. The secret is out! MORE
Many of today’s PAs and secretaries are multi-skilled and work in complex roles; one minute being reactive and supportive, the next expected to have a proactive approach in a pressured environment. Identifying the skills you need for success can be half the battle. Attending high quality training sessions and conferences can help develop these skills and guide career progression. Research suggests that the role of the PA is constantly evolving. MORE
I was going to be gone for a few days to conduct an administrative training program. Since that time, I have been teaching executive assistants, secretaries, and administrative assistants to change their question. A star-performing administrative or executive assistant takes the initiative to assist his or her executive as much as possible. 8 Little Words Make a BIG Difference. What can I do to get this started?” MORE
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content. MORE
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content. MORE
Kerri and Michelle took the stage in sunglasses, saying they had wanted to change the culture of their company through administrative training! They created Novant Administrative Training Series (NATS) featuring Office Dynamics’ Star Achievement training series. They designed their training program specifically for Novant and its culture. Growth and Success: Positive Career Breakthroughs and Personal Triumphs. Michelle Vanhoy and Kerri Rhue). MORE
Young, fresh, with a new bold look, our website offers haute style for up and coming executive assistants and administrative professionals! We bring you the best of the best with a plethora of bold, modern resources and our passionate commitment to the administrative profession, setting us apart from anyone else. Learning Professionals – Sure-fit resources for administrative professionals will have a positive impact. Experience the Extraordinary! MORE
This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.” It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills. You want to develop the skill to take charge in a way that you will get cooperation. MORE
With the plethora of offerings for administrative training and development, there is also a lot of confusion. I’d like to help you understand better so you can stop asking yourself “what is the difference between an administrative conference and administrative training?” When choosing an administrative conference or training, choose wisely. Skill practice – some Skill practice – ample time to practice newly-learned skills. MORE
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
We recently posted a blog that listed free training sources we provide; 6 Free Training Sources for Administrative and Executive Assistants. At Office Dynamics, it is our goal to elevate the level of the administrative profession through knowledge and training but that got us thinking, “What else can we do?”. Please visit her site and learn how you can improve your writing skills.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2016
The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” I am the only person teaching, we go very deep into the material and there is ample time for skill practice.
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Office Dynamics
MAY 7, 2019
With the plethora of offerings for administrative training and development, there is also a lot of confusion. I’d like to help you understand better so you can stop asking yourself “what is the difference between an administrative conference and administrative training?” When choosing an administrative conference or training, choose wisely. Skill practice – some Skill practice – ample time to practice newly-learned skills.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 30, 2016
Office Dynamics International awarded two organizations its Star Achievement Series ® training program (Level 1) in support of Administrative Professionals. Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, made two sizable in-kind donations in the month of March. As a pioneer in the field, Office Dynamics has been a vocal advocate for the education of Administrative Professionals for over 25 years.
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. This month we focused on the topic of persuasion skills with our free webinar, Getting to Yes: Overcoming Resistance to Get What You Want and Create More Value for Your Company. How administrative assistants can be heard. •
Office Dynamics
MAY 12, 2014
Carrying on with the May theme of BIG learning, today I want to talk to you about the invisible bag of skills, knowledge and information. Administrative and executive assistants will gain a competitive edge when they embrace this mindset. As I conduct my administrative training programs, I teach assistants how to write and give a 3-minute presentation. These attendees were very happy they had been through presentation skills classes with me.
Office Dynamics
MAY 1, 2017
I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. After I said yes to Cindy and we decided on a date, Cindy went into action and enlisted her administrative team. I started administrative training in a few of the companies where I worked. Persuasion skills.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 11, 2016
This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.” It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills. You want to develop the skill to take charge in a way that you will get cooperation.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 19, 2016
I was going to be gone for a few days to conduct an administrative training program. Since that time, I have been teaching executive assistants, secretaries, and administrative assistants to change their question. A star-performing administrative or executive assistant takes the initiative to assist his or her executive as much as possible. 8 Little Words Make a BIG Difference. What can I do to get this started?”
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 2014
Jasmine and I are on our way to Columbus Ohio to teach the Mastering Exceptional Self-Leadership 2 day mega-training event for administrative professionals. We launched this training program in San Jose a few weeks ago and it was a huge success. We had 41 executive and administrative assistants attend from some top companies in Silicon Valley. We even had two assistants who flew all the way from Seattle to see us and attend this administrative training.
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. Specifically, they want to know the difference between a “regular” Administrative Assistant and an Executive Assistant. Exploring the Administrative Field.
Office Dynamics
JULY 21, 2016
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. You’ll begin to see travel planning as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle, to demonstrate your revolutionary skills. It’s truly a game changer for administrative professionals!
Office Dynamics
MARCH 4, 2014
Young, fresh, with a new bold look, our website offers haute style for up and coming executive assistants and administrative professionals! We bring you the best of the best with a plethora of bold, modern resources and our passionate commitment to the administrative profession, setting us apart from anyone else. Learning Professionals – Sure-fit resources for administrative professionals will have a positive impact. Experience the Extraordinary!
Office Dynamics
APRIL 20, 2015
Administrative Professionals Week – Celebrating An Admirable Profession. First, I want to thank my incredible administrative partner who grew into a Vice President at Office Dynamics. The Administrative Profession Is An Admirable Profession. Happy Administrative Professionals Week! One thing I wanted to talk about today is the many skills you develop when you work in the administrative profession. It’s Administrative Professionals Week.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 29, 2014
Many of today’s PAs and secretaries are multi-skilled and work in complex roles; one minute being reactive and supportive, the next expected to have a proactive approach in a pressured environment. Identifying the skills you need for success can be half the battle. Attending high quality training sessions and conferences can help develop these skills and guide career progression. Research suggests that the role of the PA is constantly evolving.
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 23, 2020
As a proud former admin and EA, and a current trainer for the administrative community , I have a unique vantage point. The graphs show a clear and steady decline in jobs and stagnant wages for administrative assistant and secretarial jobs. However, there’s an important point to note: The data makes no distinction between Administrative Assistants and Executive Assistants. Are administrative roles, generally, on the decline?
Office Dynamics
MAY 19, 2014
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content.
Office Dynamics
MAY 23, 2018
OSU Administrative Professionals Hosted Joan Burge. Ohio State University Administrative Professionals Group hosted Joan Burge April 23, 2018, in an informal session called Insights From a Rock Star: A Conversation with Joan Burge. What challenges do administrative professionals face today compared to ten years ago? Of all the skills and talents that an Administrative Professional must have in today’s world, which are the most critical and why?
Office Dynamics
JUNE 26, 2014
Founded by CEO Joan Burge, Office Dynamics International reached its 24th year of providing the most trusted certification and training systems for peak performance of administrative professionals. With their deep experience offering training, certification, coaching and educational resources for high performing companies such as Cisco Systems, The Boeing Company, Humana Inc., Admin Assistant Training Current Events Uncategorized
Office Dynamics
MAY 19, 2014
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content.
Office Dynamics
JULY 23, 2018
I am very pleased to announce the title of my new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed. 28 years as the visionary for the administrative training industry? Plus I was keeping in mind that there are thousands of young people coming into the administrative profession and I wanted to relate to them as well. I want to shake up the administrative world in a big way. Your skills and talents can shine. The secret is out!
Office Dynamics
MAY 19, 2014
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content.
Office Dynamics
MAY 19, 2014
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content.
Office Dynamics
MAY 19, 2014
They are at the top of the administrative career ladder in their company, make a really nice salary, like their executive and have their job down pat. Two years ago, we asked our 240+ administrative conference attendees why they chose the Office Dynamics Conference for Administrative Excellence. Developing New Skills Everyday. BIG Learning: Build Your Reputation Every Day. I meet many high-achieving executive assistants who are very content.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
Because I wrote this business book for administrative professionals during my husband’s battle with pancreatic cancer. Joan Burge has been a visionary for administrative training and development since 1990. As a one-time highly appreciated Admin herself, she knows how effective finely honed skills are … let me learn how to do it and I’ll do it. Why are we so passionate about Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month?
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 4, 2011
Kerri and Michelle took the stage in sunglasses, saying they had wanted to change the culture of their company through administrative training! They created Novant Administrative Training Series (NATS) featuring Office Dynamics’ Star Achievement training series. They designed their training program specifically for Novant and its culture. Growth and Success: Positive Career Breakthroughs and Personal Triumphs. Michelle Vanhoy and Kerri Rhue).
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 12, 2015
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. I have embraced and dedicated my life to being a champion for specialized administrative training and coaching and inspiring excellence in administrative and executive assistants at every level in an organization. Write down a list of the skills you have and love using on a daily basis.
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