19 Key Competencies for Administrative Professionals
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 18, 2023
Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.
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Office Dynamics
JANUARY 18, 2023
Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 24, 2017
Administrative professionals are the superheroes of travel planning. Even superheroes need the day off and our goal is to help you make the most of it. TRAVO is a trip planning and booking tool created specifically for administrative professionals. Their only kryptonite? Themselves.
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Office Dynamics
JULY 25, 2019
I have shared several discussions about this topic with my peers throughout my years as an administrative professional. Stating facts about your performance is a form of professionalism and confidence. She recently published a goal-focused journal guide and creating additional versions which will be available soon.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 10, 2019
From Ernan: When we created Ask an Admin we had hopes that we’d get questions from administrative professionals having trouble finding answers to their problems. We also hoped that we’d get answers from administrative assistants and executive assistants that wanted to help.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 10, 2019
This week’s question comes from Barb and she asks: With the New Year underway, it’s time for me to present my personal goals to my boss for 2019. Everyone I’ve talked to struggles with this so I’m wondering if anyone has advice on how they brainstorm ideas for goals? The post Ideas for Personal Goals?
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JANUARY 30, 2022
Goal setting can be intimidating. Will you set goals you can’t reach? Will you set goals that are too easy and show your executive you’re not ambitious enough? What if your stretch goals distract you from getting your job done? Download Jillian’s FREE Goal Setting Template. JillianHufnagel.com.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 21, 2012
Dear friends and colleagues, Please allow me to be one of the first to wish you a Happy Administrative Professionals Week! I suggest taking a few moments to assess your professional goals by writing them down. Join a professional association? Then, decide what steps you need to take to get there.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 8, 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.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 8, 2019
This week we are going to post two questions from different administrative professionals so we can get those helpful answers to them more quickly! The first question comes from Velma, and she asks: How do I write “Admin Goals?” Let’s get this administrative assistant help and give some great answers!
Office Dynamics
APRIL 7, 2012
There is one “To Do” your administrative assistant can’t help you with … remembering Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 25! This book outlines 12 competency areas, such as strategy and workplace philosophy, to help administrative professionals become top performers and maintain their competitive edge.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 21, 2009
Having been married to Joan for almost 33 years and seeing her develop her talents to promote this chosen career path, helping the Administrative Professional achieve recognition, goals, and a stature in the work place community I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what I am about to say. David Burge.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 21, 2009
Having been married to Joan for almost 33 years and seeing her develop her talents to promote this chosen career path, helping the Administrative Professional achieve recognition, goals, and a stature in the work place community I ask that you take a moment and reflect on what I am about to say. David Burge.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 31, 2014
Although demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable administrative professionals, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are over 4 million jobs in the administrative field, including those for executive assistants and administrative assistants like yourself?
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.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 6, 2020
In a recent interview, I was asked, “What motivates you to be an Administrative Professional Trainer and Coach”? Joan Burge , Founder & CEO of Office Dynamics International, is known as the pioneer of the administrative training industry. Sunday, March 8. I made it clear: I am passionate about my career of choice.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 5, 2016
Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. Event planning. Technology.
All Things Admin
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
“What are your goals for the upcoming year?” ” For many administrative professionals, this is the single hardest moment of your annual performance review. But putting these goals into words and describing the specific ways we’ll accomplish them is often easier said than done. Getting Started with Goal Setting.
Office Dynamics
JULY 20, 2019
Coordinating mentorship meetings at your company with other administrative professionals not only provides company-specific competency it also encourages productivity. What competencies do you find the most important as an administrative professional and why?
Office Dynamics
APRIL 17, 2012
Join a professional group relevant to your profession or industry. Attend frequently and go with the goal of meeting at least two new people each time. Update it twice a year, based on your latest achievement, current events, or new business practices in your organization. Be aware of opportunities.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 17, 2013
What NOT to get your assistant this year for administrative professionals day. I say capable because I feel that administrative professional’s day is a day about acknowledging someone who does a great job for your organization and deserves a little extra recognition. Congratulations you have an assistant!
Office Dynamics
APRIL 19, 2017
When administrative professionals work together. So what can you do to promote teamwork and collaboration across your administrative community? Let co-workers know that your concern is for the success of the company—not just successful fulfillment of your job responsibilities or career goals. Gain a new perspective.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 30, 2020
One of the most common struggles amongst administrative professionals and their executives is a disconnect. So how can you as an assistant avoid further disruption and work in tandem with your leader to achieve goals?
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.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 21, 2014
I’ve coached many administrative professionals over the years and find that some really prefer to stay safe in their harbors and ride out whatever comes, even though they are unhappy or know that change is coming. Will your organization provide you with what you need to reach your goals? Think About Your Career Goals.
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.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 25, 2012
I recently spent a wonderful week in Columbus, Ohio teaching my Star Achievement Series® to 23 engaged administrative professionals. On the last day, I was teaching goal setting and it reminded how important it is for us to clearly identify our goals whether in our personal, professional, family, health, or spiritual life.
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. Establish goals and state your expectations.
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.
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 17, 2022
It’s particularly valuable for administrative professionals who are supporting one or two individuals. But it can also be useful for any team where members are relying on one another to achieve mutual goals. This kind of frequent, fast, structured communication technique can be helpful for any team!
Office Dynamics
MAY 14, 2020
How Administrative Professionals Can Adapt and Persevere A positive mindset is only one part of the equation. Certain goals or ideals may no longer be attainable as a result of adverse situations in your life. When things get difficult, and you are not sure how to respond, see yourself as a palm tree.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 4, 2019
As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them.
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Your success depends on knowing what you truly want to accomplish before you begin setting goals and pursue achieving them in the new year. Running your career without a strategic administrative career plan is like hopping a plane to Paris without any preparation whatsoever. Your administrative career should not be left to chance.
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 29, 2022
As the days fly by toward a new year, now is the perfect time to start setting your goals for next year. While that sounds good in theory, it can be a bit more challenging in practice when it comes to putting your goals in print. What are some goals to consider for the upcoming year? Is your career where you want it to be?
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. However, my goal is to help them eliminate habits that aren’t serving them well and introduce new processes, procedure and protocol that will help them be more successful.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 9, 2018
I spent years devoting myself to writing an impressive in-depth curriculum for administrative professionals of all levels and all walks of life. It has stood the test of time and thousands of assistants have attended the course and received their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Since administrative professionals are usually the ones planning events, managing catering, speakers, binders, and AV/tech, it was wonderful to celebrate their learning achievements through a great event celebrating each of them as a stellar assistant! Office Dynamics Administrative Conference – Wednesday Sessions.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2016
In this brief webinar with Office Dynamics, we cover quick and impactful tips on goal setting and branding. Watch the webinar replay, Goal Setting and Branding for 2017. Resources From the Goal Setting Webinar. HANDOUT DOWNLOAD: day-2-goal-setting-and-professional-image-handout. No coupon code necessary.
Office Dynamics
MAY 26, 2016
For years, Joan Burge has taught Administrative Professionals how to break into the management inner circle by embracing a powerful set of professional principles. In this month’s webinar, Joan is talking to a special guest, Peggy Vasquez, a successful Administrative Professional and author of “Not Just an Admin.”
Office Dynamics
MAY 9, 2017
Achieving excellence as an administrative professional is no different. If you have a professional development plan, set aside 30 minutes on Friday to review your goals and make adjustments. Tara believes that administrative support represents one of the greatest areas of improvement opportunity in business.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 4, 2017
Most administrative professionals understand that being proactive is an absolute must. They consider their options and make smart choices based on long-term goals, not short-term desires. As an assistant, your executive looks to you to anticipate needs and do everything in your power today to make sure tomorrow is successful.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. It’s a full-time job and then some and for the administrative professional who is asked to plan a meeting over and above (or even as part of) their normal day-to-day responsibilities.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
This question hits particularly close to home for administrative professionals. With a few simple steps, you can create the reputation, relationships and results you need to gain visibility and achieve your goals. A common one goes something like this: “The people I work with think my job is inferior. The Invisibility Cure.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 25, 2019
Ask yourself if your goal is to communicate or to win. When we have conflicting views or opinions, usually our goal is “someone has to win and someone has to lose. This can save you rework, errors or moving in the wrong direction on a task or assignment. This is especially important during conflict resolution. This solves nothing.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Did you miss our last free webinar for administrative professionals of the year? WEBINAR REPLAY: End of Year Reflection & Celebration (a free webinar for administrative professionals). Strategies for setting meaningful goals for 2016 and what you can do now to improve your chances of success.
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