Star Achievement Series
Introducing the Second Generation Star Achievement Series®
The Premiere Administrative Training Course for the New Work Era
Created to address the changing attitudes of administrative professionals and their leaders
This course is a game changer applicable to every industry. Building on the incredible success of the original Star Achievement Series®, which had been updated 16 times over its 32-year history, the Second Generation is deeper, more intimate, and more robust than ever before.
But don't just take our word for it
Star Achievement Series® attendees are raving about the Second Generation. Some describe it as sophisticated, with fresh perspectives that take their learning to a whole new level. Others praise its strategic approach and its ability to go deep into the most important issues facing today’s assistants.
“The Star Achievement course is by far the best professional development course I have ever taken! I look forward to using all the concepts I learned. I can already see the positive changes taking place since taking the course. I’ve become more productive in my role supporting my Executive and Leadership team.” – Loida M
The perfect choice for any administrative professional looking to stay ahead of the curve.
The Second Generation combines timeless principles from the original Series with new, leading-edge thinking. Attending this course will help you turn potential talent into demonstrable competence and equip you to move beyond task work to higher-level functions. You will gain critical and strategic thinking skills and learn to “roll with the punches and emerge standing.”
The Second Generation course offers . . .
- Brand new workbook content that will generate top-level performance through robust topics such as working in a world of uncertainty; strategic vs. tactical thinking; the partnership of soft skills and technical skills; working together in a virtual/remote world; setting boundaries; becoming an information flow manager; holistic outlooks, to name just a few!
- Individual and assistant/leader assessments to efficiently pinpoint strengths and areas for growth.
- Proven strategies that will help you excel in any work environment (full time in-office, remote, virtual, or hybrid).
- Deep dive learning activities providing rich, engaging learner experiences and case studies that encourage participants to delve into and explore new concepts. Purposely created to engage learners with opportunities to practice newly learned skills. Star activities are fresh, dynamic, and modern.
- Focused flow and contemporary styling encourage learners to easily engage with the material and deep dive into learning objectives.
At some point in your career, you have come in contact with an assistant who exudes executive presence.
They stand out, are self-assured, and own the room when they walk in. You’ve likely asked yourself how they got to that point in their career.
The success, vision, decorum, and qualities of a future-focused assistant can be obtained through a powerful combination of attitude, skill, teamwork, and strategy – The Star Achievement Series®.
This elite training program for executive assistants and administrative professionals consists of Two Levels of learning with four Modules in each Level.
Two levels – 8 Modules
LEVEL i
Module 1: Be A Star Achiever™ (Attitude)
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Module 2: Star-Achieving Techniques™ (Skill)
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Module 3: Building A Star Partnership™ (Teamwork)
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Module 4: Reaching Stardom™ (Strategy)
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LEVEL ii
Module 1: Be A Shining Star™ (Attitude)
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Module 2: Give A Stellar Performance™ (Skill)
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Module 3: Stellar Collaborator™ (Teamwork)
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Module 4: Future-Focused Star Performer™ (Strategy)
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The Magic Formula
It is the unique combination of four components that make the Star Achievement program powerful and life-changing.
ATTITUDE
Achieving and sustaining a positive attitude about your employer, your co-workers, your clients, and yourself.
SKILL
Developing new and enhancing current intangible skills that are vital to workplace success.
TEAMWORK
Being a part of and contributing to various team relationships, both internal and external to the organization.
STRATEGY
Setting goals and cultivating enriching relationships to actualize your professional self.
Download the Star-Performing Administrative Competencies Assessment
Our Star-Performing Administrative Competencies Assessment will help you identify and measure key behaviors, attitudes, attributes, and values to ensure you’re a stand-out performer that gets noticed, advances, and experiences future success.
Virtual Training Program For Executive & Administrative Assistants
2025 Dates
| Class Times For All Sessions | Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
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| 9:00am – 1:00pm | 10:00am – 2:00pm | 11:00am – 3:00pm | 12:00 – 4:00pm |
April – June
| STAR Introductions/Orientation | Date | Time | April 29, 2025 | 9:00am – 10:00am PT |
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| Level I | Level I/ Module 1 | Level I/ Module 2 | Level I/ Module 3 | Level I/ Module 4 | Date | May 6, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | May 29, 2025 |
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| Level II | Level II/ Module 1 | Level II/ Module 2 | Level II/ Module 3 | Level II/ Module 4 | Date | June 3, 2025 | June 10, 2025 | June 17, 2025 | June 24, 2025 |
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Important Note: We highly recommend registering as soon as possible so we can send your Star workbooks. There are pre-class assignments you will need to complete prior to the first class.
International Registrants: The deadline for international shipping is three weeks prior to the course start date. Registrations that occur after that date are subject to shipping costs. The course workbook will be sent through the USPS via a Priority Mail Express International™ Padded Flat Rate Envelope. Postage calculations can provide you with the cost of shipping for your specific location. A member of our team will reach out after you’ve made your purchase and communicate the cost of shipping your workbook, your tracking number, and timeline details.
US Registrants Deadline:
Two weeks prior to the course start date.
High-Energy Training
Our virtual training option brings the high-impact, high energy, and fun program components from our on-site training and allows you to attend from the comfort of your home or office.
Learn advanced business concepts, tools, and strategies to intuitively self-actualize, complement business objectives, and lead in the workplace. Training goes beyond traditional lecture format to include:
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Course Materials & Content-Rich Training Resources for Assistants
What makes Star an invaluable program? It lasts for a lifetime. Along with the in-depth knowledge and expertise shared in each module, the Star Achievement Series® virtual training comes with eight modern, highly interactive workbooks.
Each workbook builds on the previous book, and Level I is a prerequisite to Level II. All the modules fit together like puzzle pieces. All the activities, assessments, discussions, round tables, and assignments work together to teach the critical competencies necessary to achieve organizational excellence.
Workbook Distribution For United States:
Star Achievement Series® workbooks will be mailed three weeks prior to the first class with instructions for the
pre-class assignments.
Workbook Distribution For Internationals:
Star Achievement Series® workbooks will be mailed four weeks prior to the first class with instructions for the
pre-class assignments.
Course-Specific Benefits
Discover how the Star Achievement Series® learning objectives benefit career growth initiatives and organizational success.
The top five soft skills companies are prioritizing in 2023 and beyond are creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
About The Star Achievement Series CEAP Designation
CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) is a curriculum-based designation awarded to individuals who attend a minimum of 6 of the 8 live sessions in Levels I & II, meet program objectives, actively participate in class, and complete the Star In Action™ essay.
By adding the CEAP Certified designation initials, administrative and executive assistants will find more opportunities presented to them.
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Learn from the Creator and Master Trainer of the Star Achievement Series!
Joan intimately knows every nuance of the Second Generation Star Achievement Series and will take you on a life-changing journey!
JOAN BURGE
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING PIONEER, VISIONARY, AND CATALYST FOR CHANGE
Joan Burge is well-known as the groundbreaking pioneer of the administrative training industry. After working 20 years as an administrative assistant and C-Suite executive assistant, Joan identified a gap in the level of training and information provided to administrative professionals.
In 1990, Joan created a business in an untapped niche, overcoming monumental obstacles involving corporations’ and managers’ attitudes, prejudices, and stereotypes about executive assistants and administrative professionals. Joan dedicated herself to inspiring excellence and encouraging administrative professionals to reach for the stars! Her company, Office Dynamics International, is a global industry leader that offers a broad range of solutions and provides high-performance, sophisticated, executive and administrative assistant training and coaching.
Everything Joan produces, creates, and teaches is specific to the administrative profession and the relationship between executives and their assistants.
AUTHORED
8
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PRODUCED
350+
Educational Videos
CREATED
3
Professional Designation Courses
COACHED
300+
Executive/Assistant Teams
WROTE
500+
Articles
HOSTED
100+
Webinars
DESIGNED
250+
Stand-Alone
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HIRED BY
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Fortune 500
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PRODUCED
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Conferences
Since 1993
ASSISTANT
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2023 RECIPIENT OF THE JEANNETTE CASTELLANO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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Corporate training options
Is your company looking to train its administrative team?
Star Achievement Series is a great solution and has been taught in many fortune 500 companies.
On-Site
Elect to bring Star Achievement Series® creator and master trainer, Joan Burge, Founder & CEO of Office Dynamics International, or one of our highly-qualified trainers to your office.
Virtual
Elect to have Star Achievement Series® creator and master trainer, Joan Burge, Founder & CEO of Office Dynamics International, train your administrative staff virtually.
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STAR clients
These are a few of the companies that have experienced years of success with the Star Achievement Series®. Call 800-STAR-139 and see what STAR can do for your company.
FAQ & Help
Cancellation Policy: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for any registration fees. However, attendees may transfer their registration to another person within the same company if they are unable to attend. Unfortunately, we are also unable to transfer registration fees to future events. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you at a future event.
Intellectual Property Rights: Video or audio recording of the scheduled event is strictly prohibited. All intellectual property rights in all materials produced or distributed by Office Dynamics International in connection with the event are expressly reserved, and any unauthorized duplication, publication, or distribution of any such recordings is prohibited. Office Dynamics International reserves the right, without penalty, to confiscate any recording device used in violation of this Agreement, and any improperly recorded or copied intellectual property.
The Star Achievement Series® workbooks and the information or other materials furnished for/during this course will not be used for purposes not related to training. Any other duplication, dissemination, use, sale or resale of said information or writings is prohibited and subject to prosecution.
Individual Use: Anyone wishing to attend the Star Achievement Series Virtual course must purchase their own registration. If an organization is interested group attendance, please call Melia Amira at Office Dynamics at 800-STAR-139.
Governing Law: In the event of any litigation arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including, but not limited to, its enforcement, validity, interpretation, performance, termination, or breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover against the other party, in addition to any available remedies at law or in equity, all costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, and collection costs incurred thereby. The parties agree that the laws of the State of Nevada shall govern this Agreement and that the Circuit Court of Clark County shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the adjudication of this Agreement. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, other than such term, condition or provision, shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Acknowledgment: Each registrant acknowledges that she/he has read and understands all terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the cancellation and substitution provision.
Photos/Video: By attending Office Dynamics International educational programs, you agree to photos, audio, and video taken for educational and/or marketing purposes.
This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements between the parties and represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
If an attendee misses a live class, they need to watch the recorded video of the class. Attendees who want to achieve their CEAP designation cannot miss more than two (2) live sessions. Recordings will be available within 24 hours after the live session ends.
Anyone caught sharing the course or information will be removed with no refunds. And you will not be able to obtain your CEAP designation. No exceptions.
