Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

7 surefire steps to conquer fear confidently and courageously—including a real-world example of the process in action. Please check out the library of free educational webinars we offer for administrative professionals. You find them all here in our post about all the free training we offer for the administrative profession.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 20, 2018

For example, Incorrect: A group of writers were in town. For example, Let’s add some examples to the report. Let’s add 12 examples to the report. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. NECESSARY: Be picky and picky again.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 24, 2019

For example, if one of their teams has a meeting at the start of the day, I’m the only one there early and I will get pulled in to take care of the room and technology set-up, have to answer the door and guide guests, get catering/coffee set-up, make last-minute copies or edits, etc. Thank you, everyone! Classes Available for Registration.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Our stance as executive assistants or administrative assistants will rise or fall based on what we do while we are routinely handling work tasks. It’s a simple as that.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Our stance as executive assistants or administrative assistants will rise or fall based on what we do while we are routinely handling work tasks. It’s a simple as that.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

She’ll be at the annual Conference for Administrative Excellence this year and she is an absolute wealth of knowledge and insight. But back to the point: Being an administrative professional, the world is your oyster. Here at Office Dynamics, we focus a lot on those who have chosen administration as their career path.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Mentors & Masterminds, a dating service for administrative professionals looking for their perfect mentor match! Special thank you to Debbi Shaffer, Audacious Admin, for taking the time to conduct this interview during our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Those included come from years of gleaning examples from authors, clients, and subscribers in my daily editing work. A few choice examples: Write only what you love, and love what you write. – Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. Ray Bradbury. Sir Lewis Mumford.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 17, 2022

It’s particularly valuable for administrative professionals who are supporting one or two individuals. If you stay on your feet, you’re more likely to keep things short. This kind of frequent, fast, structured communication technique can be helpful for any team! You can create more robust and sophisticated information radiators too.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 16, 2019

You want to be successful in your job as an administrative professional, but you feel your writing may not be as good as it should. Request examples of their work and ask them for feedback on yours. Celebrate Administrative Professionals Month with a fresh resolve to boost your writing skills in the next 52 weeks.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 20, 2019

The wow factor is a term we use in the World Class Assistant™ Certification and Professional Designation program to describe the powerful executive presence that the most successful administrative professionals exude. Learn to observe the successful people around you and mirror their example.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 12, 2020

But, on the other end of the spectrum, it can be just as hard to work without any management at all—and that’s what a lot of people (especially administrative professionals ) are facing at the moment. Look, let’s be honest: No one likes a micro-manager. Many are trying to save their businesses from going under.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Here’s a simple example: “He was well respected and loved in the academic community.” Another example: “Good leaders don’t waste time, effort, financial resources, or opportunities.” Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. This applies to both sentences and lists.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2020

Consider these examples: Incorrect: “Jim and me attended the informative meeting yesterday.”. For example, say this awkward – and grammatically incorrect – sentence: “Me went to the meeting yesterday.” Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In reality, however, these so-called independent managers have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative assistant. Unfortunately many assistants (also known as administrative professionals) are not taken seriously. You can help by mentoring on a regular basis.

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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

APRIL 5, 2017

Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. One great example is an assistant requesting a daily meeting with his or her executive to review the upcoming day’s top priorities and more. I mean 100% belief.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Consider the differences in these three examples from a nonfiction manuscript I edited: “They remain in contradiction with themselves” vs. “They contradict themselves.”. “He Pay attention to these examples. Send your examples here. . Ever wonder how to make your sentences less verbose and more direct? Try it for yourself.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For example: “Everyday” means common or normal while “every day” means today, tomorrow, next day, etc. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. Write correctly so readers don’t get tripped up on your intended meaning. How often do you see or hear words used incorrectly?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Look at these examples: The professor included and provided a methodology for continuing the effort. In Example 1 , which word better conveys the meaning— included or. Example 2 has the word and. For example, s tate and local could be changed to government without altering the meaning in this context. Pick one: provided.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

These examples show how you can write a stronger statement by going straight to the action verb rather than “beginning” to go for it. Example 1: Slowly begin to approach your teammate with your idea. Example 2: Start to make an agenda for the meeting. Which verb carries more weight in this example sentence, “decide” or “launch”?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 17, 2017

It has nothing to do with your title or pay grade; it’s about who you are as a professional. The wow factor is a term we use in the World Class Assistant™ certificate program to describe the powerful executive presence that the most successful administrative professionals exude. These assistants know how to command a room.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 22, 2019

For example, if politicians strategically spread information (via articles, photos, etc.) Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. In contrast, “disinformation” is crafted and disseminated deliberately to mislead others. they know to be false, that’s “disinformation.”

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Audacious Admin

APRIL 4, 2019

Administrative Professionals Day / Week 2019 (APW) is fast approaching. examples: Tickets to a Broadway show I wanted to see, large balance Starbucks gift cards (I'm addicted), and flights (purchased with points) to see my family. There has been a good deal of controversy around this "holiday" over the past few years.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2018

For example, instead of writing “For New Customers” you might write, “5 Ways to Communicate with New Customers.”. For example, if it’s a letter to a credit card company about a dispute, make it clear what you want, e.g., future credit or a refund. What’s its intended purpose? A specific title or subject line goes a long way.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 12, 2019

Ask these five questions and follow the examples to make changes that will immediately improve your prose. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. Suppose you’re writing a sensitive email, article, or letter—one that’s extremely important in your world.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Look at these examples: Reduce, reuse, recycle (recycle guide). Consider this example from a newsletter. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administration professionals add power to their pen. Businesses gravitate toward “3” when they create marketing taglines. Grace, space, pace.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2019

Examples: The boss asked if I was (not “were”) finished with the report. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. Here, the lyricist correctly uses “were” to depict a hope or dream, not a current fact. When “Was” is Correct. Start today by clicking here.

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My EA Career

APRIL 26, 2023

The emergence of AI-powered virtual assistants like ChatGPT has sparked debates about its potential impact on various professions, including Administrative Professionals like EAs, PAs and Admin Assistants. Numerous examples exist where it has generated inaccurate results.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. If you can think of ways to streamline your job (or the work processes in a department, for example), it’ll improve overall productivity. While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) 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. Shift Your Mindset.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 10, 2018

But look at this example. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. One source suggests using “because” when the reason is the most important part of the sentence and “since” or “as” when the reason is already well known and is less important. Here’s why.

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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. This earned me recognition as an administrative leader and a go-to resource for new admins and their executives within those companies.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 18, 2009

I spoke for the first time to a group of about 40 administrative professionals at a local hospital on Administrative Professionals Day. I was the keynote speaker at a professional event and had to speak for 45 minutes. I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Joan, a champion for this profession since before she formed Office Dynamics (her vehicle to help administrative professionals realize their full potential and true excellence) in 1990. Nancy, a true role model and living example of an exemplary administrative professional and captivating writer!

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