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February 6, 2017 By Joan Burge 1 Comment

8 Killer Tips for a Successful Executive and Assistant Partnership

There is no greater relationship in the workplace than that of an executive and assistant. I can honestly say that because of my experience as an assistant for 20 years and as an executive for 27 years.

While the world is a much different place today, there are core strategies for a successful executive and assistant partnership that do not change. That is because they are the interpersonal side of the partnership. Whether your team relationship is just beginning or has matured, you will benefit from these tips. [Read more…]

February 6, 2017 By Joan Burge 2 Comments

Teamwork Quotes From Great Leaders

Teamwork is essential in the workplace. It encourages communication and collaboration, and it helps people grow and learn. Two heads really are better than one, as the saying goes. When intelligent team players come together, they build each other up and produce results that no one person can alone.

To remind you how essential teamwork is, GetVoIP put together this visual on teamwork quotes from great leaders. It features leaders in a variety of industries from business to sports to entertainment, to show you that no matter what industry you’re in, surrounding yourself with upstanding people will lead to success.

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January 30, 2017 By Joan Burge 2 Comments

Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership — The Magic Formula

The most important team in the workplace is that of the executive and his or her administrative assistant. Just think about it…. they work together more closely than any other team; the assistant is responsible for running her executive’s life in addition to her own job; most executives rely heavily on their executive assistant to get the job done, be the gatekeeper, information flow manager, department liaison, decision maker, sounding board, organizer and Chief of Everything Officer.

I have been very fortunate to have coached hundreds of executive and assistant teams over 26 years. I just finished a powerful 3-day executive and assistant coaching project with a large financial firm in Minneapolis. In addition to a formal executive training session on how to maximize the time and talents of your assistant, I privately worked one-on-one with 10 executive and assistant teams for 90 minutes each session. It was amazing and valuable!

There are so many facets of the executive and assistant partnership that I’d like to spread my tips and advice over 2 or 3 blogs. Regardless of which side of the desk you sit, I hope you find this informative and will share this with your assistant peers, executives and managers.

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January 29, 2016 By Jasmine Freeman 1 Comment

How to Stop Being Overworked but Underutilized

Overworked but Underutilized: Go From Order Taker to Cognitive Being

One of the most common complaints we hear from modern administrative professionals is that they feel busy—overwhelmed even—but they still aren’t really being utilized. The problem? Today’s tech-savvy executives are independent and self-sufficient, and many don’t even know how to leverage an assistant. As a result, you’re left stifled, with a to-do list full of mundane tasks but still unable to contribute the value you’re truly capable of.

Sound familiar? Joan Burge, CEO of Office Dynamics, has been in your shoes, and she’s overcome these exact same challenges. Today, after 25+ years as the top trainer of administrative professionals, Joan believes the solution requires a fundamental shift in approach—going from “order taker” to “cognitive being.” This core philosophy involves changing how you see your role and how you interact with your partner(s). Simply by engaging your intellect in new ways, you have the power to maximize your administrative potential.

In this webinar, Joan will share some of her time-tested strategies to help you escape the everyday monotony and experience true administrative power. [Read more…]

December 17, 2012 By Jasmine Freeman Leave a Comment

Future Focused Assistants Bring Value

Who among us doesn’t remember the perceived crisis of Y2K?

That was more than a decade ago, but it seems like eons since everyone was worried about the changeover from 1999 to 2000. Today it’s the Mayan calendar that has people in an uproar!

We face a new year: 2013 (and I’m sure we will get to see it); what is going to be different during the next decade in the administrative community?

I’m not referring to your work. How will this profession as a community, as a group, as career-minded professionals, make strides of significance for this profession? An Adminologist is an administrative professional who studies their profession. They know the art and the science of their chosen profession. An Adminologist is one of today’s brightest administrative professionals. [Read more…]