Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2016

This month’s question from our friends at The Admin Pro Forum is from Maddy who is struggling to become part of the team at her new office. The post Hired, then abandoned–how to become part of the team? Take a moment to read her question and let us know what you think in the comments of this blog. What did you do?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it. It is really important to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. Thirst for knowledge.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It seemed that being the ‘go to’ person meant I should be up to speed on company policies and procedures, office etiquette and in-house systems as soon as I started. Within my first week I was being asked and expected to assist the team with various admin tasks using systems that I had never used or had training on.

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Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. Administrative professionals don’t typically think of themselves as leaders; even the most successful struggle with the idea!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins. Make Learning Fun For Your Admin Team (4/8/2015). All Things Admin shared a chart of all the special happenings and more and started #AdminProud. Office Ninjas offered daily flash give aways and they had some really incredible gifts. Recovering From Mistakes At Work (4/3/2015).

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2015 Administrative Professionals OfficeTeam Staples 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Don’t miss out on the holiday fun…Get jolly with Joan, Jasmine, and the rest of the Office Dynamics team! What to expect from Office Dynamics in the coming year. Hint: Lots of exciting stuff!). This webinar is essential for you if you’ve ever wondered…. • How to prepare for the future. • How to set career goals. • How to break bad habits. •

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2015 2016 Holidays Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. One young boss told me that he was self-sufficient and didnt need assistance, but what I saw was someone doing more than they needed to. I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could.

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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. When people tell me, “Anyone can do that job,” it bothers me. It tells me that person doesn’t really know what it takes to be a great assistant. I hear it from both sides of the desk.

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