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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Updated February 20, 2023 If an administrative professional from the 1950s happened to be magically transported to today’s office, they’d be in for quite a shock! The “Traditional” Role of the Administrative Professional Has Shifted In the past, admins have been responsible for things like customer service, accounting, and data entry.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

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In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. offices, and train them in how to create their own desk reference guide. Gone are the days when their responsibilities were confined to maintaining org charts and existing processes.

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Dana’s Administrative Professional Advice – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

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.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

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As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. Tip 4: Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing There’s a difference between training someone and mentoring someone. Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce.

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How to Share Your Procedures With Your Team

All Things Admin

As you familiarize your team with your procedures, it’s helpful to give them time to explore your manual so they can ask questions and provide feedback on how to make them better, if necessary. Start with a hands-on approach. Physically hand them the manual and sit with them as they flip through it for the first time.

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Dare to Innovate: How to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

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Administrative professionals who are constantly innovating, willing to embrace AI instead of fearing it, and doing their best to learn and grow with the changing times and technologies are not at risk of being replaced by AI. It won’t be long until it puts me out of a job.” Does it sound harsh? Maybe…but it’s the truth. The reason?

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How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Travel Planning Example

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Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional. this post can help !

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