Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. These kinds of leadership skills are only gained through practice and yet, they’re essential for advancement. Mentor Newbies. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

Whether you are or are not planning a job/company change tracking your projects, career education, extra duties, and tasks learned (or expanded) should be added to your resume/ career portfolio. When you recognize your abilities, experience, and skills you lead by example (even if you think that no one is watching).

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Administrative Professionals Resume Mentoring Confidence 196

Success

JUNE 19, 2022

When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I I use it with my interns for my blog. For some entrepreneurs, turning work over to someone else is no big deal. Bring it on.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s an exciting and unique time in history that we work with such a diverse group of peers; varied age ranges, varied technologies and learning levels, traditional and experienced based education, etc. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. She has held many different positions throughout her 30 years working for the company but what is particularly interesting to us here at ProAssisting is how Ursula was mentored in the executive assistant position by her two different bosses.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 17, 2008

She said that new assistants are mentored for the first year of their working career. They work initially as an assistant-in-training and report to a senior assistant for mentoring and help with anything that comes up on the job. Because of this mentoring program they had no problem hiring young assistants right out of college.

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals Confidence IAAP 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Here are some options to consider: Blog. Communication Skills. Writing Skills. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. Every admin needs a way to demonstrate their skills and shine a spotlight on their accomplishments. Work Samples or Portfolio.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Each conference offered a unique learning opportunity, but none of them provided the ideal balance of professional and personal development that last year’s conference did. How better to share the conference experience than a conversation with the creator herself – The professional, personable, and mentor to many, Joan Burge!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is the second of three blogs that we are producing based on all the great information and feedback we got from our workshop participants. Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! Seek career development wherever you can.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

For instance, this blog post is saved as: ATA Blog Post for 04.17.24 – Getting Organized With Information Management This naming convention tells us what type of file it is (a blog post), when it will publish (April 17, 2024), and what it’s about (information management). This way, they’ll always appear numerically by date.

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Go Burrows

MAY 23, 2021

Lucia Landini is a longtime senior executive assistant in Italy skilled at working with leaders to achieve shared go als. In this episode, Lucia and I talk about happiness at work, self-esteem, soft skills, and more! Lucia’s Italian Blog. She is an active mentor and networker. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Lucia on LinkedIn.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you haven’t checked out that blog post, you can find it here. The Learning Doesn’t Stop Here! With OneNote, there’s always more to learn. Previously, I talked about two of my favorite OneNote features – color coding and custom tags. But there’s so much more to OneNote! With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 20, 2018

You can find this in the show notes on my blog if you want to copy it from there. Delegating is a critical skill to master if you want to get ahead in your career. It means clearly and concisely handing off jobs to employees and mentoring them to work independently and not micromanage them. Thanks in advance! Okay, onward.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

It’s hard to get stuck somewhere old when you are always learning something new. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. Volunteer to lead the next sales or team meeting to share that really cool idea you learned from the last book you read or the last industry conference you attended. How do you do this?

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ProAssisting Blog

MAY 31, 2010

Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. Once you become trusted, these bosses can turn into mentors who will teach you what they know which then opens up career options for you down the road. Posted by anthony morrison on May 26, 2010 I have also a tough boss like this.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Blog Action Day 2008 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 1:00 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging As a participant in Blog Action Day 2008, I asked everyone I know for information on programs (actual or planned) which combat poverty.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

Coursera Learning without limits. I love this resource for keeping my skills updated and continued learning. BONUS: @OfficeDynamics , if you like our blog you will love our tweets! Grammar Pop developer – Every assistant needs to have Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogerty on speed dial. We aim to offer education to everyone.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 3, 2010

And while it would have been years before we could have learned anytime we act out or rebel it only hurts ourselves, our critical thinking skills had already been triggered. That lesson I oddly learned from Oprah. In mentoring others, it’s a lot of clarifying what you believe and dispensing advice.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Twitter really is a great place for learning as well as being social. bulliedbyboss: Anonymous author of ‘Bullied by the Boss’, blogging & raising awareness of bullying in the workplace. Emmawalkeruk: Business mentor and virtual assistant trainer. A training centre for virtual assistants and online professionals.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

The aim of this partnership is to reduce the UK’s small business mortality rate by enabling WinWeb’s customers to have access to a business mentor to support then as they start out in business, whilst providing online training and support to those who need it.

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Worxbee

MAY 31, 2022

This could be resources, skills, or even the support of others such as your network or a mentor. Do this by reading blogs and articles, subscribing to relevant newsletters, attending conferences and webinars, and joining professional networking groups on social media or in person.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

I wanted to progress in my career and knew if I was going to do that I would have to learn to take minutes. I'm the type of person that when I want to do something I learn everything there is about it. I was blogging at the time so interviewed a friend and skilled minute taker for an article I was writing.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 30, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. You would take lessons, learn the skill, and try your newly learned abilities while accompanied by your coach or mentor. Consider using social media the same way. Remember train, train, train.

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Customer Service Social Media Mentoring Etiquette 40

Eat Your Career

MAY 4, 2015

It’s not just because I’ve been writing this blog for over 5 years (any Joe-schmoe off the street can do this, you know!). Mentor Someone In Your Field. After all, the best part about mentorship is that—when it’s a strong partnership—both people learn equally. As a mentor, you’ll gain a new perspective about the work you do.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 4, 2015

It’s not just because I’ve been writing this blog for over 5 years (any Joe-schmoe off the street can do this, you know!). Mentor Someone In Your Field. After all, the best part about mentorship is that—when it’s a strong partnership—both people learn equally. As a mentor, you’ll gain a new perspective about the work you do.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn. We had a rich discussion in the chat box that we’ll try to copy here for you.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 25, 2013

You’ve got a certain unique set of skills, knowledge and experience that makes you an asset to your organization. If you keep your eyes, ears, and mind open, you may learn something in the process as well. Become a Mentor. After all, the best part about mentorship is that—when it’s a strong partnership—both people learn equally.

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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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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. In 2007, she took her passion and presentation skills on the road launching her part-time business, Wingspan. Learn the traits of integrity. Learn the value of being in “permanent beta.”. What’s their secret?

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! Lets grow together! Tap into each others brains.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2009

In case you have not read the past few Blogs, I had interviewed two great people this year. Here is my last Blog from their interview. Ken is my number one mentor -- not only in my professional life, but my personal life as well. You can learn more at www.Harrison.edu.). Ken: "It has always been there. Don't miss a post!

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Administrative Professionals Interviewing Mentoring Health 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2009

In case you have not read the past few Blogs, I had interviewed two great people this year. Here is my last Blog from their interview. Ken is my number one mentor -- not only in my professional life, but my personal life as well. You can learn more at www.Harrison.edu.). Ken: "It has always been there. Don't miss a post!

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Interviewing Mentoring Health 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It enables you to develop the value of service, learn new things, and make a positive impact on your fellow staff. Hone this important skill now by being curious, empowering others to find their own solutions, and resisting coming to a premature conclusion before all facts are known and ideas are tested. Visit [link] to learn more.

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Mentoring Retirement Networking Training 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It enables you to develop the value of service, learn new things, and make a positive impact on your fellow staff. Hone this important skill now by being curious, empowering others to find their own solutions, and resisting coming to a premature conclusion before all facts are known and ideas are tested. Visit [link] to learn more.

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