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Want to Reach Your Potential? Be a Learner

Success

He notes that “learning agility”—the deftness at gaining and using knowledge—is the “biggest predictor of long-term leadership success,” according to research by the Korn Ferry Institute. Workers who take charge of their careers by learning and growing will be far more successful than those who are overwhelmed by change. “We

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How to Stay Your Professional Best During Summer

Office Dynamics

Is your company cost conscious therefore keeping the temp in the office higher than you would like it? 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence: Seats are going quickly for The Revolutionary Assistant. Learn more at www.officedynamicsconference.com #adminconf. Think about your office. Drink water!

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. Come see Peggy live at our 24th Annual Conference For Administrative Excellence ! If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here.

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

The PA network forum can be used for continual learning and dissemination of important information from the top down, similarly Assistants can offer valid suggestions, ideas and changes in possible outdated processes and procedures and once again save on time and money.

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How Assistants Manage Their Workload (and all the extras, like training!)

Office Dynamics

We’ve witnessed firsthand hundreds, maybe thousands of assistants who take the time to get away for an hour, a day and sometimes a whole week to keep learning and growing their professional skillset. Here are four tangible ways you can make the time for your learning and development. > You can learn how to build yours here.

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Executives and Managers Embrace Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

It means that, in time, it may be easier for you to get management support for projects, training, conferences, schooling, and career advancement. I have to be honest in that I have heard some unhappy stories from APs this year who have lost their jobs or are being replaced by temps on a regular basis!

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Executives and Managers Embrace Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

It means that, in time, it may be easier for you to get management support for projects, training, conferences, schooling, and career advancement. I have to be honest in that I have heard some unhappy stories from APs this year who have lost their jobs or are being replaced by temps on a regular basis!