Eat Your Career

MAY 3, 2020

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Career Advancement for Administrative Professionals. That means you’re able to use the correct terminology and you’re able to understand those who reference critical PM processes and concepts. Date : Wednesday, May 13, 2020. As a participant, you will learn….

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 16, 2019

You want to be successful in your job as an administrative professional, but you feel your writing may not be as good as it should. Refresh your writing skills by consulting reference and business writing books. Celebrate Administrative Professionals Month with a fresh resolve to boost your writing skills in the next 52 weeks.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2020

Who refers to a person. That refers to an object. However, most experts agree that “further” is figurative and “farther” is literal, while typically referring to a measurable distance. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. I call them Word Trippers….

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 2, 2018

Subjective” refers to the pronoun’s place in the sentence—as a subject.). Objective” refers to the pronoun’s place in the sentence—as an object.). Rule: You can’t use a “-self” pronoun (myself, yourself, himself, herself, themselves, ourselves) unless it refers to another noun or pronoun used earlier in the sentence.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Would you think I was referring to tennis or beach volleyball? While I’m all for recreation and Olympic sports, in actuality I would be referring to the administrative “serve,” or how you take care to maintain your reputation, integrity and philosophy of service within the administrative profession and your organization.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Would you think I was referring to tennis or beach volleyball? While I’m all for recreation and Olympic sports, in actuality I would be referring to the administrative “serve,” or how you take care to maintain your reputation, integrity and philosophy of service within the administrative profession and your organization.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Last week I received a cool message about two administrative professionals who attended the Joan Burge, "Takin It to the Streets" one-day workshop. She certainly lived up to my expectations, and in the past four months I have found myself referring back to the session and finding ways to implement it into my daily tasks.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Last week I received a cool message about two administrative professionals who attended the Joan Burge, "Takin It to the Streets" one-day workshop. She certainly lived up to my expectations, and in the past four months I have found myself referring back to the session and finding ways to implement it into my daily tasks.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2017

Travel planning is infamous for being a huge time, patience, and sanity suck for administrative professionals. Administrative professionals are the second largest employment group in the United States and nearly every single admin doubles as a travel agent. Hey, can you book me a trip to San Francisco next week?”

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Want a quick reference so you can be correct every time? Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. Or “stationary” (something that stands still) versus “stationery” (something you write on). I call these Word Trippers. because they keep tripping us up!

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Since administrative professionals are usually the ones planning events, managing catering, speakers, binders, and AV/tech, it was wonderful to celebrate their learning achievements through a great event celebrating each of them as a stellar assistant! Office Dynamics Administrative Conference – Wednesday Sessions.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 14, 2019

I reference Daniel Goleman for my classes and want to share this with you. What it means to be a World Class Assistant™: You’re a career-minded administrative professional looking to build powerful partnerships with your executive(s) and organization. This is a skill you can use every single day! Why not start today? Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 10, 2018

Since” also refers to a time frame. For clarification of commonly confused words, download a free reference guide at www.WordTrippers.com/odi. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. e.g., “The match was cancelled because it was raining.”. Here’s why.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 22, 2020

Martin Seligman, a world-renowned psychologist and researcher, identified three common mental fallacies we experience during change, which he refers to as the 3 P’s. But you can bet I will refer to it in the future once this is all over. Our brains like to play tricks on us. Mental Fallacy #1. A simple favor can be a life-saver.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 2, 2019

For clear explanations of all things punctuation, a good reference is The Best Punctuation Book, Period by June Casagrande. With the right references at your fingertips, you won’t go wrong! Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. 2) parentheses.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

Achieving excellence as an administrative professional is no different. REFERENCES. Tara believes that administrative support represents one of the greatest areas of improvement opportunity in business. Nonetheless, they outline a sure path to fulfilling your career potential. Lay the Foundation.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Did you miss our last free webinar for administrative professionals of the year? WEBINAR REPLAY: End of Year Reflection & Celebration (a free webinar for administrative professionals). Don’t miss the next live event (free webinar for administrative professionals everywhere)!

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. She was very appreciative to have such a detailed point of reference to help her quickly get up to speed. offices, and train them in how to create their own desk reference guide.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2014

offers practical, creative strategies for achieving success and building leadership attributes, compiled from the diverse experiences of high-achieving administrative professionals in a wide variety of businesses and industries. Use Coupon Code: APDG) This book also makes a fantastic gift for Administrative Professional’s Day.

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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. ” Are you willing to take that first step?

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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. A manager can call for references or give a practical during the interview.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 14, 2008

This is a handy office reference book that would be a valuable resource for any administrative assistant, particularly those just entering the workplace. You can order it on Amazon.com by clicking on the link on the right-hand side bar of this blog (scroll down), or by going directly to www.amazon.com.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Joan outlined the surprise team building project for the 24 tables of attendees: we were going to collectively write a soft cover reference book containing handy tips on how administrative professionals and executive assistants can add value every day! Well, this year I think they blew the lid off and created perfection!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. If your manager is still using the term secretary, correct him and let him know how to properly refer to you when introducing you to someone in person or in email. Read more at [link].

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. If your manager is still using the term secretary, correct him and let him know how to properly refer to you when introducing you to someone in person or in email. Read more at [link].

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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. Join Christy Crump, 25-year veteran administrative professional and minute taker, September 4 for Advanced Minute Taking Workshop.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

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. Many administrative professionals are responsible for organising travel for an entire team. Inefficient Communications.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 23, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

The term Assistant begins to describe what we do and if you add the word My, it shows how closely we work with our professionals. I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 4, 2012

Any professional should do this but I highly encourage administrative professionals to: Create a set of guidelines about how to do your job when you’re not there. Creating an Administrative Desk Reference Guide. I hope you enjoy today's Monday Motivator. What would they do if you weren’t there?

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

If you are not the person who can assist them, refer them to someone who can. 20 pts Being able to handle an overly exertive, anxious, non-trusting boss is a challenge to any professional. I would highly suggest that both new and more "seasoned" administrative professionals print this out and keep it close by.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 4, 2011

I heard a speaker at Office Dynamics’ Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence refer to a negative style of administrator as “transaction based.”. As an administrative professional, strategic thinking, advance planning and project management are foundational to my success every day.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Good news -- I am actually the guest speaker for a webinar on this very subject for the Administrative Professional Today on September 10. It is also important to maintain an accurate meeting folder for reference. This is a full-day workshop in itself, Susan. Really -- because I have taught this workshop several times.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2012

We face a new year: 2013 (and I’m sure we will get to see it); what is going to be different during the next decade in the administrative community? I’m not referring to your work. How will this profession as a community, as a group, as career-minded professionals, make strides of significance for this profession?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

Nan DeMars, The Telephone Doctor, refers to this technique as “freezing time” or “hitting the pause button” and it can be effective. Beginning in May, she will be a contributor for Admin Pro – a monthly newsletter for administrative professionals. See Lisa at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Good news -- I am actually the guest speaker for a webinar on this very subject for the Administrative Professional Today on September 10. It is also important to maintain an accurate meeting folder for reference. This is a full-day workshop in itself, Susan. Really -- because I have taught this workshop several times.

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