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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

Practically Perfect PA

The minute I arrive at work I have a quick look at my calendar, then make up my to do list. Before I leave the office, I check over my calendar for the next 10 days to ensure I am familiar with not just what is happening tomorrow, but I am also prepared and reminded of what is happening in the near future. Flexi is ideal!

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

I’ve been an executive assistant for several years and I’ve received a lot of training but I’m not a facilitator or a trainer. When I helped Mr. K through his transition to retirement and assisted his replacement, Mr. A into his new role as the leader of the company, I knew I was more than JUST an admin! I’m JUST an admin.”

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Own Your Career, Build a Professional Development Plan

Office Dynamics

When I founded Office Dynamics in 1990, there were very few companies who offered specialized training for administrative support staff and executive assistants. They realize that within 5 years, 85% of their top seasoned senior executive assistants can retire. This is an awesome way to kick off the New Year.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. Young Generation.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. Young Generation.

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Johnny Bench's Vowels of Success

Make or Break Moments

He’s still a legend and his message is as inspiring today as it was when he played for the Reds. Everyone knows their vowels and now we can remember Johnny’s success message as we strive to do our best for our business, our customers and our associates.

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slugbug tees off

Loosely Speaking

My affinity for baseball and trucks go way back… Sandlot baseball was my first sport and keeping up with all the neighborhood guys was great training for giving birth years later to three athletic sons. As we age, those road trips are something we have time to do more of but they cost a bundle. Let’s see what anyone else thinks.

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