Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Following Joan’s remarks, the day rolled out with an array of fabulous speakers and the annual teambuilding event, one of Joan’s conference trademarks. The flipside, we learned, is to value diversity at the same time, because we also need each member’s talents and skills, life experiences and wisdom. Your Reporter in the Field.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The CIPD has revealed its programme, including an exciting line-up of speakers, for its Annual Conference and Exhibition 2023 , taking place at Manchester Central and online across 8-9 November. This year’s event will focus on supporting people professionals to create a bolder future for the profession.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Since there are so many administrative conferences being offered, I would like to walk you through a series of blogs on how to select the conference that is right for you, gain approval and how to get the most for your investment. A conference should feed your brain and soul! What is your goal or goals for going to a conference?

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 2, 2023

According to the manifesto, endemic skills shortages undermine development in the industry while the workplace has become more fluid post-pandemic, with the built environment needing to reflect the change in workforce behaviour and its approach to sustainability.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2017

Last Friday we held our third Assist Conference at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. I can’t quite believe I’m saying our third conference as we have been on quite the journey since our first conference. The theme of this year’s conference was The Assistant Toolkit.

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Allwork

MARCH 19, 2024

Stay relevant by upskilling in AI through online courses, workshops, and cultivating a T-shaped skill set — ensuring adaptability in AI-driven workspaces. It’s about embracing the technology, understanding its implications for your sector, and identifying how your human skills can complement what AI has to offer.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 11, 2016

On Friday 26th February we held our second Assist Conference and what a day we had! With a few days to spare we sold out which meant we had just over 100 assistants attending the conference. Benchmarking : During the course of the conference attendees will benchmark their current work environment, tasks and work-life balance.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 15, 2015

With just over a month to go until the Assist Conference we are hard at work making sure that we put together the best conference for our amazing readers. For more information and to book your place please visit the Assist Conference website or you can register here. Assist Conference Programme. Programme highlights.

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Success

MARCH 25, 2024

From workshops to conferences , skill-enhancing opportunities help employees rise in the workplace, stoking a culture of growth linked to higher retention rates. It’s no secret that businesses that support continuing education for their employees experience higher levels of stability.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Today I am going to start a new one – Core Skills. I’m not just going to write about which skills we need I am also going to look at how these skills are linked to the role specifically. At the Assist Conference last year we had a session on personal branding and the speaker asked each of us ‘what are you good at?’

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Allwork

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms. Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2014

The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. Creativity. The Conceptual Age already is well under way.

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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Before getting there, let’s unpack the essentials of what skill training really is. It refers to proactive measures you take to acquire new skills, knowledge and competency while increasing your value as an employee or entrepreneur. Learning new skills is paramount to success. What is professional development?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2017

Next week I’ll be attending a large conference in Las Vegas to further my education. This is a training-industry conference and is one of the big ones. Yikes, I only have 7 hours at the conference including lunch, exhibit halls and breaks. The second day of the conference offers 65 sessions. How am I supposed to choose?

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Success

MARCH 11, 2024

Being a woman in the industry just gives me a very different outlook, and the skills that I’m able to provide are very different as well.” She says it’s not uncommon to be mistaken for somebody’s assistant or an intern at conferences—people have asked her to get them coffee. And yet, her numbers speak for themselves.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART III: The Final Day. This article is part 3 of our conference recap. click here for Office Dynamics Conference Recap part 1 and part 2. The training, speaking, coaching and writing Joan devotes herself to, as well as this conference itself, is how she achieves those goals.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 14, 2016

What are the eight must-have skills for executive and administrative assistants for today? As you enter into 2017, be sure you are equipped with this top-notch skill set. Joan also talks about one bonus skill, tune in to see what it is. We invite you to watch the webinar replay: Must-Have Skills for 2017. Bonus Resources.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remote work’s popularity is rising with diverse opportunities across various sectors, enabling professionals to find jobs that match their skills and lifestyles while offering the chance to work from anywhere. To begin, one should have clarity on the types of work-from-home roles that align with their skills and experience.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2014

The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. Creativity. The Conceptual Age already is well under way.

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Whether you want to learn new technical skills, are hoping to expand your role in your company or are looking to move to a new job, creating a professional development plan can help you level up. In its initial phase, the plan takes into account your current skills and knowledge while defining your purpose.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Companies that fail to develop a culture of lifelong learning and development (L&D) could experience challenges such as a skills mismatch — resulting in a workforce that is ill-equipped to deal with a rapidly changing business landscape. Continuous learning is a prerequisite to developing these essential future-proofing tools.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Throughout the entire conference, attendees had been tracking their wellness on the provided wellness tracker. Joan brought our attention to creating action plans by determining our post-conference intentions. Exploration- (people develop and discover new skills through training.). Growth – (baby steps add up.).

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2024

The business world could transform with virtual offices and conferences, creating a new model for collaboration and corporate presence. Individuals can benefit from cultivating a blend of technical acumen and soft skills like digital etiquette that the metaverse will likely demand.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With so much moving online, this can be less expensive than ever before, so don't miss your chance to add to your skills. For example, all businesses now depend on technology to be successful -- are there tech experts you could get to know through LinkedIn or conferences in your industry? Make connections.

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Allwork

MARCH 20, 2023

At the WorkX Conference, attendees explored how to bridge the talent gap through data-driven workplace decisions and mapping the employee journey for a more focused effort. The conference speakers collectively advocated for leaders to create an environment and team where it’s safe to fail, be honest, and experiment.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Well, I have finally recuperated from hosting our big conference. How can you sharpen your question asking skills so solutions will start to come to you? Admin Conference Recap appeared first on Office Dynamics. Do you have what it takes to be Revolutionary? It was a huge success and was worth all our time and energy.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2014

The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. Creativity. The Conceptual Age already is well under way.

Skills 100

Skills Training AT&T Learning 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2014

The must-have skill for executive and administrative assistants at all levels going into this conceptual age? For decades, big organizations that have benefited from analytical and functional left-brain aptitudes are now finding themselves in need of softer, right-brain skills. Creativity. The Conceptual Age already is well under way.

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Skills Training AT&T Learning 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. One thing I hear Joan encourage during conferences, webinars, and one on one conversations is to be courageous.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

They heard from co-workers how great the Conference for Administrative Excellence is, and they are now here at Red Rock Resort starting their journey of growth and excellence. I think that entertainment is really appropriate for an admin conference, because that’s what we do each day at work. It was beautiful. We’re READY!

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Allwork

JULY 21, 2022

“We have too many people ,” said Jim Farley, CEO of vehicle manufacturer Ford at last February’s Wolfe Research auto conference. . If the future of the car manufacturing industry is electric, will factory workers be replaced by automation, or will there be a need for a new set of skills? .

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Success

AUGUST 16, 2021

Still, there are ways to continue to increase your skills at work without spending a massive amount of money. If all that’s required is giving up a weekend or two to an online conference or seminar, then the effort may be worth it for the payoff. But if you’re planning to go after a degree, you will need to plan much more extensively.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When you set your mind to improving your job skills, you take control of your life to reach your full potential. Here’s what we have in store for administrative professionals in 2020: Joan’s 30 Year Anniversary Tour – Timeless Skills for Assistants. 27th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence: 2020 & Beyond.

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Success

MAY 24, 2022

One man confided he’d thrown up before speaking to colleagues at an annual conference. You were the opening speaker at my company’s sales conference. Learning to read the room is a skill that takes time. Speaking in front of audiences in ways that engage and influence is a skill. Just briefly. Tune into your intuition.

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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. With each message we'll introduce a speaker and share with you a little bit about them as well as why we chose them to be a presenter at the 19th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 5, 2013

If this is you, this gives the perception that you are not willing to stretch, are shy (even if you are not), don’t have confidence (even if you do), lack good communication skills, are not flexible and adaptable, and lack responsibility. I teach presentation skills in our Star Achievement Series® program for executive assistants.

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