Office Dynamics

APRIL 9, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

It was a very handy skill to have! … They would’ve thought that this would be a must have skill to be able to take minutes. As long as you feel confident and comfortable, I think whatever tools you use to take minutes is a personal choice. It’s a good skill to have, but the traps listed above need to be avoided.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 22, 2015

And that is correct, but many may have forgotten that today is also Administrative Professionals’ Day. All those except administrative professionals, of course. Self-PEP talk builds confidence, rationalizes situations, and are critical. Today is a day of recognition, did you get recognized?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 14, 2019

This definitely is a skill every assistant needs to know. This is a skill you can use every single day! I am confident in my skills and aware of my weaknesses. This, in turn, has gotten me invited to the table, as an active participant, confidant, and leader. They are scenarios that assistants can relate to.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 19, 2019

Overflowing with secrets, tips, and tools of the profession, this book is a ready resource created by those who “walk the walk and talk the talk” of the complex administrative professional role. This book for administrative and executive assistants is filled with road maps for success, scoring quizzes, real-life stories and examples.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 2, 2014

Continually striving to be a Star Achiever will ensure the constant development and learning of skills so you aren’t left behind. You can thrive in these paradigm shifts by developing your skills, attitudes, team relationships beyond where they are today. Build Confidence. Molding Your Career. Pace at Which We Work.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 5, 2013

You also have to practice being a leader and being confident communicating in front of a group, your executive, or when leading a team. So while you might be nervous speaking in front of your peers or other colleagues, it is imperative that you develop this skill. It really weakens your professional image. Modeling the Way.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

That bears repeating, so let's say it again: Your professionalism is one of the most valuable traits in your administrative toolbox. There are certain traits and skills that exude professionalism and can help vault your administrative career. With it, you can move mountains. The ‘Do’ List. Practice punctuality.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2010

That bears repeating, so let's say it again: Your professionalism is one of the most valuable traits in your administrative toolbox. There are certain traits and skills that exude professionalism and can help vault your administrative career. With it, you can move mountains. The ‘Do’ List. Practice punctuality.

Administrative Professionals 100

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. Years later, I was working for Mr. K, by this time I had much more experience and was confident in my capabilities. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor. I know my story is all too familiar for other administrative assistants. By Peggy Vasquez.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world. Connection brings comfort and control.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Unfortunately many assistants (also known as administrative professionals) are not taken seriously. In order to make the most of your administrative professional and advance your company’s mission, you need to treat your assistant like a partner and develop their skills on a daily basis.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

Skills 100

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 20, 2018

If you can’t confidently answer YES to these questions, pay attention to the following fixes and use them wherever it’s appropriate. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. To answer it, be sure to reread your piece (three times or more) as if you’ve never seen it before.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant. There are a variety of ways administrative professionals and the companies they work for can support multigenerational communication and cross-mentoring. We are all contributors to that mapping.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 26, 2016

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. Just as executives in the workplace have their team of advisors and confidants, so too should you.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

Possessing it demonstrates expert-level mastery of the skills required to leverage systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. It makes sense that employers are willing to pay a bit more for administrative professionals who have already proven their advanced proficiency in these areas. That’s how you earn the rewards.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2020

This year for Administrative Professional’s Day, reconsider the bouquet of flowers and rethink the gift cards. More skills. And quite honestly, you’re going to be asking more of your assistants in the coming years, so it behooves you to ensure your administrative team is prepared and well-equipped for the future.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Do you wish you were more confident? Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. More assertive? A better communicator? Better managing conflict? The mind is attracted to what you put in front of you.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 19, 2024

In the interest of full disclosure, I will share that I was previously heavily involved with the PACE certification program (provided through the American Society of Administrative Professionals). I consider PACE one of many credible learning options for administrative professionals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2014

offers practical, creative strategies for achieving success and building leadership attributes, compiled from the diverse experiences of high-achieving administrative professionals in a wide variety of businesses and industries. Infuses life with confidence! Provides seasoned professionals’ best ideas! (Use

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. These kinds of leadership skills are only gained through practice and yet, they’re essential for advancement. There’s no substitution for mastery. Proficiency isn’t enough.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

These executive letters are one of the requirements for a Star Achievement Series® participant to receive their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Whatever the reason, poor writing skills can really call your professionalism into question. Being overly wordy, repetitive and vague can also create the impression that you lack confidence and competence, and that can spell career disaster for any administrative professional.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 30, 2012

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Editor, Administrative Professional Today. View this online.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Professional presence. Great networking skills. Analytical forward thinking skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me. From a professional development perspective, my managers were blown away by my administrative procedures binder.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 1, 2012

She has also held a board member position for the last two years with the Administrative Professionals Conference (APC) and is certified to teach both the Level I and Level II Star Achievement Series an administrative program. The Next Generation Administrative Professional. The WOW Factor!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. Demonstrate your leadership skills. These are fundamentals, critical foundational skills needed to fully mature your career. We’ve come through and now, the economy is healing.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 7, 2024

Rebecca Afful is an Administrative Professional with over a decade of experience in executive support and office management. Rebecca also founded the Administrative Professionals Network of Ghana. A platform that provides opportunities for Administrative Professionals to learn and network.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 3, 2010

Do executives speak differently than administrative professionals? Developing this skill will also be beneficial when you interact with high-level executives outside your organization, community officials, Board of Directors, C-level executives, or even with potential employers. Confident tone. • Yes, many of them do.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Training 2014 Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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2014 Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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2014 Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 17, 2014

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Advanced Minute Taking Workshop. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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2014 Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 19, 2013

For administrative professionals, recording voicemail greetings and leaving voicemail messages is an inevitable part of the job. Although recording a voicemail can be intimidating, it is an important skill to master. Most administrative professionals spend a considerable amount of time on the phone.

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