Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

It doesn’t take a brain scientist to see that more and more firms are counting on employees and middle management to handle their own calls, prepare their own documents and make their own travel arrangements. Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. This trend is not going away.

Skills

Office Dynamics

MAY 26, 2016

Regardless of your job title, intelligence level or personal skill set, there is one certainty that always holds true: You simply cannot achieve your vision of greatness (whatever it may be) without the help of other people. You can access the chat document here: Developing Your Inner Circle Webinar Chat History.

Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

I absolutely loved Joan Burge’s article, Core Admin Skills Always Need Improving ! The principle she discussed of renewing and improving core skills is closely related to what Steven Covey calls “Sharpening the Saw”: the deliberate improvement of our tools to help us become more effective. Lay the Foundation.

Mentoring

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Mobility is changing how we work and live; blending personal and professional lives, apps and tools needed to work well across different devices, and employees expect—and are expected—to work from anywhere. If you want to stay all Microsoft and easily edit Microsoft documents from the cloud, OneDrive might be the one for you.

Dropbox

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

We as office professionals need to arm ourselves with the tools to combat the day. Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. You have to hear and understand people.

IAAP

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Cloud-Based File Storage: Tired of attaching documents to emails and relying on track changes to keep up with multiple people editing the same files? Designed by Freepik. You can read part 1 here. The solution? Smartphone apps!

Time Zones

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

And each hat requires a different set of skills and a different set of tools. Features like living itineraries, trip approval emails, and traveler profiles will help all administrative professionals plan travel more efficiently and totally rock the travel planner hat. Inefficient Communications. Organising Traveler Information.

Travel

Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

It doesn’t take a brain scientist to see that more and more firms are counting on employees and middle management to handle their own calls, prepare their own documents and make their own travel arrangements. Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. This trend is not going away.

Skills

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. First and foremost, it is not a document, paper, degree, certification or designation that makes a world class or star assistant. The need for interpersonal skills is at an all-time high and its prominence will grow.

Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Good systems are documentable, so you start by writing down the process required to accomplish the task at hand. Since you, your executive, and team members likely all have different style preferences, you need to be very clear about the organization systems you have in place (for filing paper, filing digital documents, etc.).

Filing

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

These executive letters are one of the requirements for a Star Achievement Series® participant to receive their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation. Takes the initiative and has the comfort level to proactively review documents in preparation for my meetings. Motivates and encourages peers.

Assertiveness

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 22, 2010

How many times do you search through those piles in an attempt to look for a document that isn’t there? Schedule time in the day to file documents or keep a pile of “frequently referred to&# files on your desk for easy access. • Paper Documents Use the color coded system for filing (ie.

Filing

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 19, 2024

In the interest of full disclosure, I will share that I was previously heavily involved with the PACE certification program (provided through the American Society of Administrative Professionals). I consider PACE one of many credible learning options for administrative professionals.

Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2019

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. an administrative assistant for two different types of managers. I prepare files with the documentation he will need for the meetings and leave on his desk. This week Carrie S.

Management

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. Star Tip: Document your value-added efforts to ensure you reap the rewards over time. While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization. I see employees in action in their environments.

Administrative Professionals

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

The lady to the left of me had inherited a 12 page job spec which had not been updated in 10 years whereas the lady to the right had a 6 page document. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%.

Social Media

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 30, 2012

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Editor, Administrative Professional Today. View this online.

Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

JUNE 10, 2021

Organization is a pain point for many administrative professionals. Whether you realize it or not, you probably already have systems in place, both personally and professionally. However, because systems are so automatic, many people don’t have them documented. Documented systems: Allow someone else to fill in for you.

Travel

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 16, 2010

When I was in school the teachers drilled proofing skills into us as they taught us the goal was to create the best product we could and proofing was part of the process to do that. If an admin assistant is preparing a document for their boss, they should ensure it is as complete and accurate as possible before even passing it by their desk.

Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

JUNE 3, 2009

Underneath It All is full of straightforward, tangible advice on how to find success as an Administrative Professional. From teamwork and leadership to communication and professionalism, this book can serve as a survival guide for anyone looking to get ahead in business.

Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

JUNE 3, 2009

Underneath It All is full of straightforward, tangible advice on how to find success as an Administrative Professional. From teamwork and leadership to communication and professionalism, this book can serve as a survival guide for anyone looking to get ahead in business.

Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Use this assessment for assistants as a tool to measure your skill level. I wanted to be ready for anything when we sat down together to discuss my progress and my skill set as her Chief Executive Assistant. I remembered this document from some one-on-one coaching that Joan did with her high-level executive assistant clients.

Self Esteem

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Learn to proofread with perfection, get a grasp on grammar rules and sharpen your editing skills. will discuss the most common types of errors, what you can do to catch—and fix—them and the skills you need to produce effective, error-free communication. Why you should read a document aloud. HR professionals. Executives.

Administrative Professionals

Admin Awards

JUNE 14, 2020

It is a compilation of significant online research, conversations with US and Global counterparts who have parallel role calibration efforts, and 10+ years of personal observation as a passionate administrative professional.

Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. Verification of skills and knowledge level against an industry standard.

Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

” For many administrative professionals, this is the single hardest moment of your annual performance review. It will help guide all of the decisions you make related to investing money in training and networking, which skills you want to improve or develop, and ultimately, where you want your career to take you.

Goals

All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. A few of my direct manager’s comments on my administrative procedures binder were: ‘A very impressive piece of work!’ ‘I I do not know of any document like it in the association.

Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

” Okay, Administrative Professionals, this is a vital issue to address, because whether you believe it or not, you ARE a leader. Every day, you (and thousands of administrative professionals out there) lead others within your circle(s) of influence toward – or away – from positive, enriching themes of life and work.

Administrative Professionals

The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 25, 2010

Purpose of the call: • Offer weekly motivation and inspiration • Share ideas/thoughts about your worklife • Develop and improve interpersonal skills • Provide personal empowerment Every Monday, beginning July 19, 7 p.m.

2010

All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

A procedure is a documented, step-by-step list of instructions that guides a person through a specific task from start to finish. Documenting complex office systems and procedures is crucial for ensuring consistency, efficiency, and continuity within an organization. Document the step-by-step details for each section.

Microsoft Word

Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2015

A fellow administrative professional needs your help. ” – Cass, Documents Specialist. Each month we share a question from our friends Business Management Daily, publishers of AdminPro Today newsletter. This month the question is about making mistakes at work. Are there mistakes that are just too hard to recover from?

Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the world of process improvement, documented procedures help facilitate operational efficiency. Whether it’s scribbled notes or complex digital files, the importance of procedures documentation cannot be overstated. Having procedures in any form is better than having no documented procedures at all.

Learning

All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned admin or just starting your career, documenting procedures are essential for maintaining consistency, efficiency, and clarity in your work. Now, let’s explore some of the built-in functionalities of these apps that make them indispensable for procedures documentation.

Google

The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

You will definitely enhance writing, teambuilding, communication, and computer skills in the process. Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) OfficeArrow American Society of Administrative Professionals These are just to name a few.

IAAP

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

I have gotten in the habit of doing this frequently during the day and hardly even think about it until the system shuts down for some reason and then I breathe a sigh of relief when I open the document (by pressing Ctrl + o by the way) and find that I have not lost any of my work. Ctrl + a - Selects the whole document.

Keyboards

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? •

Goals

All Things Admin

AUGUST 22, 2024

You can easily transform your social profile into a social portfolio by adding your education, experience, and skills, along with work samples. Just like the print version of your professional portfolio, the social version includes proof of your work history, education and training, and specific skills you want to draw attention to.

Skills