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We recently posted a blog that listed free training sources we provide; 6 Free Training Sources for Administrative and Executive Assistants. At Office Dynamics, it is our goal to elevate the level of the administrative profession through knowledge and training but that got us thinking, “What else can we do?”.
Joan Burge , Founder & CEO of Office Dynamics International, is known as the pioneer of the administrativetraining industry. In 1990, Joan created a business dedicated to the training of Administrative Professionals by administrative professionals. Today, I have the unique opportunity of sharing her message.
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.
From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). THE BROCHURE PROMOTING AN administrativetraining program said, We will never make you do anything you don’t want to do. Oh heavens, I thought! How do you think a person grows? And do you know what? Do you know what else?
In fact, it’s one of the reasons why administrativetraining is more necessary than ever. This statement highlights one of my own biggest areas of concern: When executives do not know how to leverage their administrative staff, they fail to use them to their fullest potential. A strong assistant is a true business partner.
How administrative assistants can be heard. • How to ask for a raise or promotion. • How to get training at work. • Joan also discussed some bonus tips in how to go after a yes when it comes to training and development towards the end of the program. . • How to be persuasive at work. • How to sell your ideas. •
This is the year and this is the time when administrative professionals worldwide need to make themselves known. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Teamwork. Where are all the other admins who do not do what you do; who are not involved or contributing ideas to not only us – but all the other vehicles that are available to them?
For instance, Joan has been promotingadministrativetraining of a rich, in-depth educational value, and she began when management often didn’t support the idea. Warrior – take up your sword for the cause. If you really believe in your cause, you can’t give up even when others do not support you.
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