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?”.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Following Joan’s remarks, the day rolled out with an array of fabulous speakers and the annual teambuilding event, one of Joan’s conference trademarks. The flipside, we learned, is to value diversity at the same time, because we also need each member’s talents and skills, life experiences and wisdom. Your Reporter in the Field.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Since there are so many administrative conferences being offered, I would like to walk you through a series of blogs on how to select the conference that is right for you, gain approval and how to get the most for your investment. A conference should feed your brain and soul! What is your goal or goals for going to a conference?

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. Consider recording your training sessions, whether they’re in person or via platforms like Teams or Zoom. In the training and onboarding process, procedures are invaluable.

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Allwork

MARCH 19, 2024

Stay relevant by upskilling in AI through online courses, workshops, and cultivating a T-shaped skill set — ensuring adaptability in AI-driven workspaces. It’s about embracing the technology, understanding its implications for your sector, and identifying how your human skills can complement what AI has to offer.

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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. Our conference and World Class Assistant™ our very different learning events. Conferences for Administrative Professionals.

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Success

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In this gray area, they often don’t get enough training or the acknowledgment or credit they deserve and are often overlooked because the focus is on the levels both above and below them. Instead] it’s because they’re high performing skilled employees, committed to the organization.”

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Allwork

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms. Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms.

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Success

MAY 19, 2023

After his younger sister died while he was in residency training, Khan’s desire to help others provided him with an even greater drive to work toward his goals. Wanting to learn more, he traveled the world to learn from conferences and people in countries including Europe and Asia. Adeel Khan, M.D.,

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2017

Next week I’ll be attending a large conference in Las Vegas to further my education. This is a training-industry conference and is one of the big ones. This is the first time I am attending this particular training industry event which is mostly focused on learning technologies. New skills you want to acquire?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2017

Last Friday we held our third Assist Conference at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. I can’t quite believe I’m saying our third conference as we have been on quite the journey since our first conference. The theme of this year’s conference was The Assistant Toolkit.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART III: The Final Day. This article is part 3 of our conference recap. click here for Office Dynamics Conference Recap part 1 and part 2. The training, speaking, coaching and writing Joan devotes herself to, as well as this conference itself, is how she achieves those goals.

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Whether you want to learn new technical skills, are hoping to expand your role in your company or are looking to move to a new job, creating a professional development plan can help you level up. In its initial phase, the plan takes into account your current skills and knowledge while defining your purpose.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? You have a lot of unique skills. The list is endless.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remote work’s popularity is rising with diverse opportunities across various sectors, enabling professionals to find jobs that match their skills and lifestyles while offering the chance to work from anywhere. To begin, one should have clarity on the types of work-from-home roles that align with their skills and experience.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 19 years. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. for a full day at a conference or training. The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

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Success

APRIL 20, 2024

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 77 million Americans—or one in every three adults—carries a criminal record, whether that’s an arrest, a charge or a conviction. Some 650,000 people are released from prison each year. He later went on to win PEP’s 2019 Barbed Wire to Business pitch competition.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2014

The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. Creativity. The Conceptual Age already is well under way.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Today I am going to start a new one – Core Skills. I’m not just going to write about which skills we need I am also going to look at how these skills are linked to the role specifically. At the Assist Conference last year we had a session on personal branding and the speaker asked each of us ‘what are you good at?’

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 11, 2016

On Friday 26th February we held our second Assist Conference and what a day we had! With a few days to spare we sold out which meant we had just over 100 assistants attending the conference. Benchmarking : During the course of the conference attendees will benchmark their current work environment, tasks and work-life balance.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2014

The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. Creativity. The Conceptual Age already is well under way.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 19 years. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. for a full day at a conference or training. The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

AI can help remote workers video conference like pros by adjusting factors like lighting, the background image, and even the “smoothness” of participants’ faces. AI supports skill development by personalizing learning paths and offering customized resources for remote workers.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Everyone had favorite training moments and lots of stories about what they would take back with them to their respective offices to implement. Throughout the entire conference, attendees had been tracking their wellness on the provided wellness tracker. Exploration- (people develop and discover new skills through training.).

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2015

ATD stands for the Association of Talent Development, formerly called ASTD (American Society for Training & Development). For 25 years I have been teaching live workshops, seminars and training programs for executive and administrative assistants. It is the world’s largest organization for talent and human capital development.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. One thing I hear Joan encourage during conferences, webinars, and one on one conversations is to be courageous.

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Success

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s a scientific skill she’s honed throughout decades of research and practice, one that has earned her the title of “human lie detector.” She leads workshops at conferences, is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and has facilitated high-level negotiations. She can also code the 10,000 muscle combinations within human expression.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2014

The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. Creativity. The Conceptual Age already is well under way.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2014

The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. Creativity. The Conceptual Age already is well under way.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

If you work as a PA/EA or Administrator, you have a lot of options, the obvious ones like advanced IT skills, MS Office et al and maybe some new IT skills (I highly recommend MS Visio). When it comes to conferences, workshops, seminars and on-site training during working hours, however, how proactive are you?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 14, 2016

What are the eight must-have skills for executive and administrative assistants for today? As you enter into 2017, be sure you are equipped with this top-notch skill set. Joan also talks about one bonus skill, tune in to see what it is. We invite you to watch the webinar replay: Must-Have Skills for 2017. Bonus Resources.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Your skills in organization, communication, and high-level task management open the door to a world of exciting business possibilities! Help aspiring leaders hone their skills, build emotional intelligence, and develop strategies to lead their teams successfully.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lucy is author of The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential , as well as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, a global force synonymous with world-class conferences and training. In this episode, Lucy talks about her new book, the Global Skills Matrix for administrative assistants, and much more.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Many were return attendees, which doesn’t surprise me at all given the quality of training and the spectacular way Joan has with putting on an event of distinction. I think that entertainment is really appropriate for an admin conference, because that’s what we do each day at work. It was beautiful. I think Kris was right.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. The conference was a game changer for me. I have never attended such a relevant and inspiring conference! I’m just as excited and grateful about attending again this year since it is the 25 th Annual Conference – The Stellar Assistant!

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