Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

I started out as a Receptionist and worked my way up the administrative ranks for 20 years following. It was my dream to quickly move up in the administrative arena and work for top executives as soon as possible. Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

Then one day I discovered that every admin is valued and the true value of the profession of the administrative assistant! What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years! Administrative assistants go above and beyond and take on new assignments with little to no background, training or experience.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, I hope you are working on your goals for your 2017 development. 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. Conferences for Administrative Professionals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. You can’t expect to move up if you aren’t already fully and completely (even exceptionally) competent with the basic duties and responsibilities of the role.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2017

I would like you to look at the upside of revealing your secrets to: being more efficient, managing relationships in the office, technology, speaking up and speaking out, dealing with change or 20 other things. Other people just don’t take the time. When your organization is successful, you win.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

April is one of my favorite months because, here at Office Dynamics, we get to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of those in the administrative profession! In case you are not aware, Administrative Professionals Week is April 24 – 28. Shake things up! One way to stand out is to shake things up in a good way.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 30, 2017

To prepare for my one-on-one coaching sessions with the executives and their assistants, each person had to complete our Office Dynamics Administrative Skill Competency Assessment. These would go on the executive’s or assistant’s to do list or follow up list. Communicating Expectations and Perceptions. Joan Burge.

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Admin Awards

JUNE 14, 2020

One year later, in a single day, I had encounters with two separate professionals, both with the title of “Chief of Staff” but with entirely different experiential backgrounds and responsibilities. International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) “Global 5” Administrative Capabilities Leveling (Global).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2017

Most administrative professionals understand that being proactive is an absolute must. When that happens, we end up stuck in reactivity—focusing on what’s right in front of us instead of planning and preparing for the future. That’s setting yourself—and others—up for problems in the future. And that spells disaster.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2017

These were paradigm-shifting moments that sharpened my sense of mission, strengthened my commitment to cultivating professional community, and expanded my vision for our potential to impact our careers, the companies we work for and the communities we serve. Often I feel torn between my personal mission and my professional reality.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 20, 2017

Being Proactive is Not One Single Skill, it’s a Skill Set. They tend to think of it as a single skill. However, being proactive actually requires an entire set of skills. However, being proactive actually requires an entire set of skills. In order to be proactive, you must master all 6 skills.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

With a new year comes a new you and I know that a lot of readers will be looking to find a new job in 2017. Well, as we all know the first step on the long and winding road to a new role is to dust off your CV and update it with all the stuff you’ve been up to over the last few years. But where to start?

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