Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

How long have you been a friend of Office Dynamics International?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

You’ll also want to get your administrative peers together for our Peer Synergy day (Friday, April 24) to win a really cool prize for your team. Be sure to mark your calendar for April 1 – 30 and check out our daily informative and fun blogs. How can you be sure you don’t miss a post during our celebration?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Team player. If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. This might give you an idea of areas that need to be developed. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant. Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Detail oriented. Accountable.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 23, 2015

The post 3 Simple Steps to Improving Communication Skills appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Success

AUGUST 8, 2024

Why resignation etiquette matters Quitting now doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll never work with that boss or company again. “We Inevitably, great team members will be offered great opportunities,” says Peggy Lents, founder and CEO of Lents, Mazur & Associates. Leigh Walters was one such team member.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

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Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2016

This month’s question from our friends at The Admin Pro Forum is from Maddy who is struggling to become part of the team at her new office. The post Hired, then abandoned–how to become part of the team? Take a moment to read her question and let us know what you think in the comments of this blog. What did you do?

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BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2020

Re-inventing the value chain within executive teams now occur virtually, involve everyone in the organisation and virtual meeting toll Zoom has definitely inherited some great PR, user adoption and a booming share price as a result! You can say that Zoom has how replaced the conference table everywhere.

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BioTeams

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Project and enterprise teams across all organisation types are perpetually exposed to a stream of information flows that ebb the natural tempo of processes, policies, system mechanics, codes of conduct and collaboration protocols.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

When the pandemic began and offices shut down, businesses turned to video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams to stay in touch and keep things running. ​ Proper Video Etiquette Enhances Your Personal Brand! So, here are some best practices to follow the next time you log on for a meeting.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Our team collectively began to wind down the year and talk about all that’s happened over the years, in the profession, in our own lives, and in the lives of the many we’ve come to know – as we did this, we experienced a wave of emotion. Office Dynamics International has been serving the Administrative Profession for 24 years (since 1990).

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If you’re not near to the ideal sort of prime premises, with the higher footfall nearer to a train station, then you have got to work harder. And they will be going into the office once a week and it’s an hour and a half train journey, but once a week is doable. You might have to discount on price or do something.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Read more: A Recruiter's Etiquette Guide to Remote Hiring. Emphasise your workplace values and culture so that candidates understand what it would be like working remotely with your team. Make Hiring a Collaborative Effort Collaborative hiring is a great way to get your team involved in the hiring process, remote or not.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It seemed that being the ‘go to’ person meant I should be up to speed on company policies and procedures, office etiquette and in-house systems as soon as I started. Within my first week I was being asked and expected to assist the team with various admin tasks using systems that I had never used or had training on.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

In this month’s webinar, administrative training expert Joan Burge is revealing the solution—a brand new way to ease the burden on you and ensure your executive is happy. Whether it’s helping you plan a trip together or you need an in-depth training session on TRAVO.com, please email us at help at travo dot com. Absolutely.

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BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2005

In The Bioteaming Manifesto we argued that traditional teams have key weaknesses and limitations and are now being replaced in organizations by Virtually Networked Teams. We described the problems these teams face and pointed to critical issues that can make technology both part of the solution and part of the problem.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 17, 2017

We know that investing in a comprehensive training program like World Class Assistant is a big decision. The only curriculum based designation specifically for administrative professionals, this program is designed to help you develop the skills required to really WOW your executive(s).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it. Some of my favorite people are Daren Hardy , Brian Tracy , Tony Robbins , and Simon Sinek. With my thirst for knowledge, I was willing to invest in myself.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 2, 2023

In this episode, Jen talks about creating structure in your role, professional etiquette, and adapting quickly to changes at work. Jen Johnsen has been part of Children’s Theatre Company as Executive Assistant since 2013, managing the Artistic and Managing Directors.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. Administrative professionals don’t typically think of themselves as leaders; even the most successful struggle with the idea!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper. Why do we not use their full name? Or it is that we just dont know how to address them so revert to last names?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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Service Untitled

JUNE 29, 2011

Here are some suggestions an organization might consider: Have a training program that helps customer representatives deal with people. Give customer service personnel the authority and training to resolve conflicts. photo credit: CUS Visual Media Team. Help new agents incorporate people skills with their technical knowledge.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 10 Things = Frustration When one team member doesn’t want to play. I really like the number 1- team player issue. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" Lets enjoy our day together.© January 20, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said. to myself).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

Thanks to Peter Coombs of FRONTLINE Training & Consulting. Contacts which enter into your business work flow as potential clients, team members, or partners may be transferred to your existing client management system when you make an appointment. I do as I advise people when I consult on business and social media etiquette.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

The team members were pleased with the work and it was agreed that the Finance Director should pay the invoice from the Recreation Account. The language of minutes Discussion and questions ensued -- The team members agreed -- It was decided -- The following points were made. Then the action makes perfect sense.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

I think it is preferable for those who do set it aside to include all support staff as most offices now work in teams and everyone should be rewarded for a job well done. If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. In my current role I cant take someones blood pressure and in my previous role, often times they wanted to be a Lotus Notes developer. Good point Sabrina.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

If they are a team player then that filters down to the staff, but if they are the King of the Hill, then that also starts to filter down and people start to feel more important than they should and a lot of power struggles start happening and back-biting. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins. Make Learning Fun For Your Admin Team (4/8/2015). All Things Admin shared a chart of all the special happenings and more and started #AdminProud. Office Ninjas offered daily flash give aways and they had some really incredible gifts. Recovering From Mistakes At Work (4/3/2015).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Be a team player. Having the right people in the right job is a good combination and makes for a productive team. Start yesterday and be the most improved worker on the team and show you have the qualities they are looking for. Dont try and hide and stay below the radar. You want to be seen as someone who can work with others.

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