A Recap of Our First-Ever Virtual Conference for Administrative Assistants Our first-ever virtual conference for administrative assistants had so many monumental moments and nuggets of information. Writing about it alone wouldn’t capture the value of the insight provided, intimate moments between speakers and attendees, and networking experiences that fostered new connections and friendships with assistants…
10 Ways Assistants Can Support Multiple Managers
Many administrative assistants have been given the task of supporting more than one manager. If you have just been assigned this as a new duty, you may be worried about how you’ll manage such a seemingly difficult task. Don’t worry. Administrative professional skills lend themselves to mastering this monumental task with grace, know-how, and tact.…
Career Tips for Assistants from the Star Achievement Series
Take a good, long look around your office (or, if you’re still working remotely, around your Zoom room). How many successful executive assistants do you see? Who is at the pinnacle of growth, productivity, and success? Are you one of those successful administrative assistants? When you really consider this question, you may surprise yourself with…
What Assistant Certification Courses Are Best For You?
Are assistant certification courses necessary? At Office Dynamics, we are noticing a tremendous amount of interest in executive assistant certification or administrative assistant certification courses or programs. We regularly see interest in our certificate-based designation programs, World Class Assistant™ and our Star Achievement Series®. This proves assistants are getting serious about their career and training and…
Word Choice: When to Use “Like” vs. “Such As”
“I’m not expecting Shakespeare.” Your boss or colleague has probably said something along these lines after asking for a memo or briefing on a tight timeline. Business communication should be quick, precise, and easily digestible. Deadlines aren’t negotiable and accuracy is vital. But that doesn’t mean you should throw out grammar norms or ignore subtlety…
Top 4 Timeless Skills for Assistants
In an ever-changing world consumed by apps, devices, and software, some administrative assistants think that their experience can be measured by their technical savvy. While staying abreast of the latest tools of the profession is important, it takes a particular skill-set to navigate through the uncertainties thrown our way – timeless skills. When I started…
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