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.” Hire people to do a job but don’t take the time training them to do that job. This applies to both sentences and lists. See if you agree.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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. I thought I would give you a quick overview of the various training platforms for assistants and a few words of wisdom. Focused content.

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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

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. Rich… appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training. When “Was” is Correct. Start today by clicking here.

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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. Do you trust them?

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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

APRIL 30, 2018

I’m not sure if you know that 80% of my work is onsite training for administrative office professionals so I do a lot of traveling, in fact, 100% of my clients are out of state. Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. I see employees in action in their environments. Make money.

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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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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

What You Need to Know In order to manage your CEUs, you first need to know how many hours of continuing education are required to maintain your certification, in what time frame they need to be completed, and what kind of training or independent study qualifies. For example, I have the PMP certification.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2015

Did you know Administrative Professionals Week is April 20 – 24? This happens to be one of my favorite weeks of the year – and not just because I was once an assistant myself before I founded my training company, Office Dynamics, back in 1990. If it weren’t for administrative professionals, business would cease.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

As you craft your message, use bridge words and phrases to keep your train of thought moving forward. Here are examples of bridge words that. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pens. Build Bridges to Guide Your Reader. Share your ideas here.

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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. Played a role in training videos at work. Ask yourself. What am I passionate about?

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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. Played a role in training videos at work. Ask yourself. What am I passionate about?

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This can create serious problems for teams—and especially for administrative professionals and the people they support. For example: When speed is the most important factor, pick up the phone. Administrative professionals, for example, need to know what their leaders are discussing and committing to.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 2, 2022

This video is an excerpt from a live training session with Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. A lot of people, particularly Administrative Professionals really struggle with delegation. The full video (“Overcoming an Overwhelming Workload”) is available in the Career Success Library.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2015

For example, we might have Magnificent Monday, Take-it-to-the-top Tuesday, Wonderful Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, Fantastic Friday. You might want to do a similar activity for April for yourself or your department, administrative team, or organization. Remember, this is the month for celebrating Administrative Professionals.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

What you can expect Joan to touch on: • building your professional development plan, • promotions, • seeing the BIG picture, • approaching your career with a positive attitude, • ask specific questions regarding your professional development challenges as an administrative professional, • and much more.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 5, 2022

Administrative Professionals Week (April 24 – 30, 2022) is an excellent time to show your admin team how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication, especially as they have weathered the global health crisis of the past couple years. Online skills training. Lunch delivery.

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Bonnie Low-Kramen

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Support for families Family and women-friendly policies need to be created and enforced in companies, such as education around sexual harassment training and anti-racism and discrimination. This article first appeared in Executive Support Magazine, a global training publication and must read for any administrative professional.

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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2010

Dear Monday Motivators, Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week? If it weren’t for administrative professionals, business would cease. Here are five great ways to thank those outstanding, indispensable administrative professionals who help us succeed each and every day: 1. Copyright © 2010.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2010

Dear Monday Motivators, Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week? If it weren’t for administrative professionals, business would cease. Here are five great ways to thank those outstanding, indispensable administrative professionals who help us succeed each and every day: 1. Copyright © 2010.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2012

Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week? If it weren’t for administrative professionals, business would cease. If it weren’t for administrative professionals, business would cease. Support their professional development. Managers and executives could not be effective. Treat them to lunch.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2009

Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week starting April 20? If it weren’t for administrative professionals, business would cease. Here are five great ways to thank those outstanding, indispensable administrative professionals who help us succeed each and every day: Support their professional development.

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APRIL 19, 2009

Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week starting April 20? If it weren’t for administrative professionals, business would cease. Here are five great ways to thank those outstanding, indispensable administrative professionals who help us succeed each and every day: Support their professional development.

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