Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. I have all the tools and answers to help administrative professionals be successful.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 14, 2019

This definitely is a skill every assistant needs to know. What it means to be a World Class Assistant™: You’re a career-minded administrative professional looking to build powerful partnerships with your executive(s) and organization. I have grown to love speaking on and teaching assistants about emotional intelligence.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. There are definite skills required to be a good minute taker and I’ve listed some of them below: Listening.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This happens a lot for administrative professionals. I know not everyone here is an administrative professional, but this is extremely common in the support field. It is definitely possible to get a promotion and to move your career forward, get that higher level, more advanced title outside of your organization.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. I have seen young people in the profession who are smart, bright and great administrative or personal executive assistants who are very successful. You will have to support leaders in a new way and the bar has definitely been raised.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person within an organization – be it corporate, association or otherwise – charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

There are definitely things to consider, but the opportunities can be limitless. The definition of an entrepreneur is exactly the opposite of security. I also have friends who have retired and are skilled as an administrative professional, who also want to work now and again and earn some money to take a vacation.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2020

Career success comes in many shapes and forms and, let’s face it, is an entirely personal definition. There are so many events, webinars, publications, blogs out there that talk about accelerating your Assistant career path and progression. It could be that you define success as having a fantastic salary, amazing job title, or office [.].

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

She definitely got a big star for that one because setting healthy boundaries is important! After all, as administrative assistants and executive assistants, you sometimes feel like you can’t set boundaries or you might get fired or your leader will think you are not a team player. Good luck with setting healthy boundaries!

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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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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 12, 2011

There was a time when corporate meetings were the definition of elaborate. And it’s often the already overburdened administrative professional that gets tasked with making the arrangements. Opulent hotels were booked, big-name entertainment flown in, and extravagance seemed the norm.

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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 Success Store is definitely a place you will want to visit while at the conference. Q: Jill – as the Director of Operations, how do you decide what training opportunities to focus on for administrative professionals?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 20, 2010

One of the many wonderful aspects of my work is meeting all kinds of incredible executive assistants and administrative professionals. I was fortunate to meet Darlene Mahon when I spoke at an administrative event at her company last April. You definitely can be inspired by her words of wisdom. Ask yourself.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 3, 2009

When I first started working as an Executive Assistant, I was definitely guilty of the "just-a-job" mentality. Underneath It All is full of straightforward, tangible advice on how to find success as an Administrative Professional. By: Chrissy Scivicque from OfficeArrow.com.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 3, 2009

When I first started working as an Executive Assistant, I was definitely guilty of the "just-a-job" mentality. Underneath It All is full of straightforward, tangible advice on how to find success as an Administrative Professional. By: Chrissy Scivicque from OfficeArrow.com.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 20, 2010

One of the many wonderful aspects of my work is meeting all kinds of incredible executive assistants and administrative professionals. I was fortunate to meet Darlene Mahon when I spoke at an administrative event at her company last April. You definitely can be inspired by her words of wisdom. Ask yourself.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 4, 2011

I ’ll bet you are wondering what a paper towel administrative assistant is! This came to my thoughts recently, and I decided I definitely don’t want to be one of those. As an administrative professional, strategic thinking, advance planning and project management are foundational to my success every day.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The definition of safety is “secure from risk; certain; sound.” We step toward our goals and dreams or we sideline ourselves, a tiny, slow agonizing inch by inch step away from the amazing, priceless, wonderful purposed people we administrative professionals were meant to be. It actually makes risk sound like a bad thing!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2015

In this way, you’ll be able to focus on definite objectives as well as track and measure your progress. Through networking contacts, you will often be able to obtain valuable information or discover pitfalls which you will want to avoid. If you don’t already have one, put together a plan for your own personal development.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding the 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.

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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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number. Tags: administrative professional Holiday party guest blog Administrative Assistant. Once you've got your final figure, you can start to plan.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

Solution : Replace with variations of the words “do” or “can” instead – and focus on what is definite: “I’ll do a preliminary outline by Tuesday for review,” or “I will complete a preliminary outline Tuesday.”. Problem : “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Planning travel for others is no simple matter and administrative professionals know this better than anyone else! If the chain is not available in their destination, definitely make sure all their preferred amenities are available to them. Hotel Preferences. Try to book the traveler in their preferred hotel chain.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 16, 2010

I traveled to Baltimore to a large corporation to present a webcast to about 1,000 administrative professionals and then went on to Ohio to do some consulting work and training with a Fortune 500 corporation. It is definitely a different game today. My eyes were wide open and my mind was a sponge.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 16, 2010

I traveled to Baltimore to a large corporation to present a webcast to about 1,000 administrative professionals and then went on to Ohio to do some consulting work and training with a Fortune 500 corporation. It is definitely a different game today. My eyes were wide open and my mind was a sponge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

But it will definitely change your life on Outlook. Editor, Administrative Professional Today. Who Should Attend: Administrative Professionals. HR professionals. Her goal is to move you beyond email and help you understand Outlook's amazing workflow benefits. Register for this unique webinar TODAY.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2013

Prioritizing for Executive and Administrative Assistants. I have been training and working with executive assistants and administrative professionals for 22 years. Be sure to confirm with your manager their definition of an “A” priority vs. a “B” priority. “B” is in the next 48 hours.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

You will definitely enhance writing, teambuilding, communication, and computer skills in the process. Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) OfficeArrow American Society of Administrative Professionals These are just to name a few.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 8, 2016

I had the fortunate opportunity last week to be a part of an incredible graduation and celebration for 39 administrative professionals graduating from our Star Achievement Series® who embarked upon this journey that started 3 years ago. Perhaps it’s taking a walk, looking up definitions in the dictionary or reading a book.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2016

When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. I have all the tools and answers to help administrative professionals be successful.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

That question definitely defined where I was headed. There are so many proud moments in my Assistant life, but currently, I am most proud of obtaining my Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designation this past fall. It was both a personal and professional goal of mine that took me three years to complete.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

“Isn’t there some kind of instruction manual that outlines exactly how to create a great working partnership between administrative professionals and the people they support?” Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership: The Definitive Guide (by Joan Burge with Chrissy Scivicque) will be released early October 2015.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.

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All Things Admin

JULY 1, 2024

Being here today, celebrating 15 years of All Things Admin, and its global support for administrative professionals, fills us with immense pride. Artificial Intelligence is definitely the next game changer. With all that has transpired in the past five years, we find ourselves wondering what the next five have in store for us.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Attendees began to arrive around 6:30 pm, and as they came around the corner of the walkway, they saw BRIGHT LIGHTS and a fabulous roped off 30’ red carpet … just for them, because administrative professionals are Shining Stars every day. Office Dynamics definitively and definitely succeeded in “getting its groove on!”

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