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March 14, 2017 By Brian Burge Leave a Comment

Navigating Change with Courtney Clark – Free Webinar For Administrative Professionals

free_webianrs_for_administrative_assistantsYou’ve heard of personality profiles and assessments like Myers-Briggs and DISC. But did you know that there are personality types that relate specifically to change? Probably not. Imagine knowing not just your unique change style, but also the absolute best, research-proven strategies to master change as quickly as possible. Courtney will show us how to navigate change in a healthy way to lead to greater happiness and success.

As an assistant, you are constantly dealing with change and often have to adapt to whatever comes your way, whether it is changing your executive’s calendar or travel, or immediately responding to a crisis. Often assistants feel like they have no power when it comes to change. Most of the time it is someone else dictating the change. Imagine if you could maintain personal power and a sense of control during times of transition?

Courtney Clark certainly knows about change. Courtney overcame monumental health obstacles starting at the early age of 26. She was a presenter at the Office Dynamics 2015 conference where she amazed everyone with her story and “detour” philosophy. Office Dynamics is excited to bring Courtney back to this year’s 24th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence where she will present Changing Lanes: Learn Your Change Style and Use It To Your Advantage.

You’re invited to join us for a free webinar where Joan Burge will explore the topic of change with Courtney. Together, Courtney and Joan will address the following questions to help you learn how to navigate change in a world of acceleration:

• How are we wired to think about change?
• What are the 3 personality types when it comes to change?
• What are the pros and cons of the 3 types? Are any of them worse?
• Can we change our “type” and should we?
• What do we do to get more successful at navigating change?
• What are the 3 strategies to help us connect despite change?

Leverage your change style and better manage the constantly shifting demands of work!

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Filed Under: Admin Assistant Training, Career Management, Free Webianrs, Interpersonal Skills

February 7, 2017 By Joan Burge 1 Comment

Building A Star Partnership – Free Webinar For Administrative Assistants

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Administrative professionals are in a unique position to build incredibly powerful partnerships with the person or people they support. The bond that exists between executive and assistant can be truly special and it can create a distinct competitive advantage in the business world.

However, this kind of partnership doesn’t just happen. Assistants who don’t know the right strategies may find they struggle with poor communication and unclear expectations, which ultimately lead to dysfunctional relationships and lackluster performance.

Thankfully, Joan Burge has coached more than 200 executive and assistant teams, and she has the magic formula to create the kind of partnership you never even dreamed possible! With her guidance, you’ll learn how to approach this invaluable relationship strategically, and you’ll gain priceless insight to help you reach your professional goals. Together, you and your leader will leverage your combined strengths while minimizing shortcomings, and you’ll both experience greater job satisfaction and results.

Even those who already have strong partnerships know there is always room for improvement. Don’t miss this free webinar—the essential guide to building your star partnership.

As an attendee, you will learn…

  • The difference between teamwork and a strategic partnership.
  • How to think like an executive. (Hint: Figure out what keeps him/her awake at night!)
  • Strategies to support multiple managers with finesse and ease.
  • Tools to help clarify your manager’s expectations.
  • Tips for resolving communication issues and getting valuable one-on-one time.
  • How to provide positive upward feedback to your manager and continue growing together.

Build the kind of relationship you (and your executive) really want!

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Filed Under: Admin Assistant Training, Executive And Assistant Partnership, Executive Blog, Free Webianrs, Mgr/Asst Team, Multiple Managers, Productivity

February 1, 2017 By Joan Burge 1 Comment

Building the Partnership with Your Executive: Are You a Center of Influence?

executive_assistant_partnershipHigh-quality assistants can be a distinct competitive advantage for executives and the organizations they serve. Here at Office Dynamics, we are constantly reminded of this when we help executive and assistant teams develop truly strategic partnerships.

As one Fortune 500 CEO puts it, “Administrative Assistants are the center of influence.” He describes his assistant as a “flow manager,” meaning she helps facilitate progress. She has the power to keep things moving at an optimal pace.

As an assistant, we want to help you position yourself as a center of influence for your executive. A strong strategic partnership between the executive and assistant is built on this idea.

So, what does that mean for you? Well, for most assistants, it means taking on more. As a center of influence, everything should flow through you—calendar appointments, meeting information, phone calls, projects and more.

You should be the buffer or filter for your executive. You are a conduit for collecting information, processing it, and sending it back out in the appropriate fashion. This allows your executive to focus his or her attention where it is most needed, with the peace of mind that you will ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Most assistants agree that this is a tall order! It requires a deep level of trust and constant communication. The executive must be willing to release control of certain items and allow the assistant more authority and responsibility. The assistant must be able to shoulder that responsibility capably.

When exploring this idea, many assistants express fear. After all, being a center of influence is challenging. It forces you into a position where you are, quite literally, at the center of the storm. It’s a powerful and dangerous place to be.

But you are more than capable of stepping up to the challenge! And the rewards are extraordinary. You will experience greater job satisfaction when you contribute more meaningfully. You will experience greater professional growth and financial incentives. You will get to be a true strategic partner for your executive.

If you’re ready to embrace this idea and become a center of influence (or expand your existing influence) you may wonder:

  • How do I develop the kind of trust required?
  • How do I manage all of these things for my executive?
  • How do I get my executive to release control and let me do more?
  • How do I facilitate greater levels of communication?

These are all valid questions! Thankfully, Joan Burge has the answers. In fact, she’ll be addressing these topics and more in her upcoming live workshop “Building a Star Partnership” in Chicago.

Kick off Administrative Professionals Week with Joan on Monday, April 24th where you’ll learn her secret success formula for becoming a center of influence.

Are you ready to become a center of influence? Do you think you already are? Are there areas you’d like to expand your influence? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

We are also holding a FREE WEBINAR on Building A Star Partnership and you can register here.

 

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