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Provider:
Office Dynamics, Ltd. (View Profile)
Topic(s):
Leadership & Management > Administrative Skills
Who Should Attend?
Administrative assistants, administrative professionals
Full Seminar Description
Discover ways to earn an indispensable, 'Inner Circle' status among managers and peers; Identify and break through old paradigms about work and the administrative profession; Let's Talk Basics -- some things never change, but learn how to handle them with a new twist!; Learn the 12 Core Competencies critical to administrative excellence and effectiveness; Build a strategic partnership with your leader to impact the bottom line; Focus on the top 6 skills that can help you achieve even greater career success; Learn real-life best practices that'll reinforce your invaluable contributions to the workplace. Attendees receive .6 CEUs. Keywords: Administrative assistants, administrative professionals. Fee per person: $269, includes workshop materials, meals, and refreshments during breaks.Program Overview:
Did you know you can provide outstanding support to management, yet still find yourself unqualified for either the position you currently hold or a coveted job you dream of earning someday? New, advanced skills – especially those requiring forethought and keen insight – are quickly becoming “must-have” job requirements at every administrative level! Find out the latest and best ways to become or remain invaluable to employers with this interactive, full-day program.
- Discover ways to earn an indispensable, “Inner Circle” status among managers and peers.
- Identify and break through old paradigms about work and the administrative profession.
- Let’s Talk Basics… some things never change, but learn how to handle them with a new twist!
- Learn the 12 Core Competencies critical to administrative excellence and effectiveness.
- Build a strategic partnership with your leader to impact the bottom line.
- Focus on the top 6 skills that can help you achieve even greater career success.
- Learn real-life best practices that’ll reinforce your invaluable contributions to the workplace.
You will learn to:
- See yourself in a new light.
- Change old and unproductive habits.
- Improve systems and work flow.
- Strive for excellence vs. mediocrity.
- Engage your brainpower every hour of the day.
- Be involved and use your cognitive powers to make things happen.
Format:
No boring lecture at this workshop! High-energy learning is the focus of all of Joan's programs. This is a high-impact, mind-stretching workshop. You will walk away motivated, inspired, re-energized by her educational tools and re-committed to your profession.
Adminology:
Your exciting day won't end with Become an Inner Circle Assistant. Joan will lead you into the NEW decade with concepts from Adminology and share with you her revolutionary vision for the future of the administrative Profession. You don't have to wait until the May workshop to learn about Adminology. You can be part of the thousands of administrative professionals already taking this journey and creating a movement for the profession.
Registration Includes:
Refreshments to include finger-food and beverage breaks, tasty lunch and workshop materials you’ll refer to again and again as a handy desk reference!
Gifts from Joan...
Not only will you receive the best available training and expertise from a proven, reliable super-source in the administrative field, you will also receive Joan's outstanding administrative audio series, 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence when you arrive at the workshop (a $30 value). To ensure your continued success post workshop, you will be registered, for FREE, at Adminology.org so you can further boost your conference experience with ongoing cutting-edge information for the NEW decade via podcasts, articles, videos, and White Papers.
AND...... you will also receive:
- Monday Motivators™ e-zine to jump start your work week
- A 30-day post-conference email follow up from Joan!
Workshop Agenda:
8:00 - 8:30
Meet Joan before the program begins!
9:00 - 10:15
Become an Inner Circle Assistant Program
10:15 - 10:30
Break, includes snacks and refreshments
10:30 - 12:00
Become an Inner Circle Assistant Program
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch and Networking
1:00 - 2:15
Become an Inner Circle Assistant Program
2:15 - 2:30
Break, includes snacks and refreshments
2:30 - 3:15
Become an Inner Circle Assistant Program
3:15 - 3:45
Adminology!
3:45 - 4:00
Wrap Up and Presentation of Certificates of Completion
Event Host: Joan Burge, CEO and founder, Office Dynamics
Visionary
Joan Burge has been a visionary for administrative training and development since 1990. One of the first to venture into the administrative training industry, she has become an international administrative expert, trainer, author, and consultant. With more than 38 years of experience, Joan Burge equips executive assistants, administrative assistants, and office support professionals to move beyond task work to higher-level functions that meet the ever-changing demands of today’s workplace.
Architect and Course Developer
Joan Burge is best known for her highly-acclaimed Star Achievement Series®, a 12-part Certification and Designation (CEAP) training program. She is the creator and host of the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence™, the World Class Assistant™ Certificate program, and more than 40 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals.
Author
Joan’s newest release Underneath It All. Postgraduate Level Revelations Lift Administrative Assistants to New Heights joins her groundbreaking book, Become an Inner Circle Assistant, 3 other books and 15 workbooks. She is the editor of Monday Motivators™ weekly e-zine and has been published in more than 200 trade journals. Joan Burge is a featured writer with AdminSecret.com and DeskDemon.com providing monthly articles and is an industry expert providing regular insights to OfficeArrow.com.
Premier Clients
Joan’s never-ending quest for providing top-notch educational programs has earned the respect of premier clients like: Boeing, Caterpillar, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cisco Systems, Citrix, Kraft, Humana Inc., Lawrence Livermore Laboratories, Luxottica Retail, Microsoft, National Security Agency, Nationwide Insurance, National Association of REALTORS, Nokia, Ocean Spray, Procter & Gamble, Schwan Food Co., Steelcase, Sunoco, University of Pennsylvania, and others.
Active Learner
She is a member of the American Society for Training & Development, the National Speakers Association Las Vegas Chapter, the Southern Nevada Human Resource Association, and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.
Hands-on Experience
Before starting Office Dynamics, Ltd., Joan was an administrative professional for 20 years in 12 different companies in 5 states. She worked her way up from receptionist to assisting CEOs, serving in a variety of industries ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Sponsor Background:
Office Dynamics, based Las Vegas, Nevada has been a vanguard in training and development for progressive employers and success-minded administrative professionals throughout North America since 1990. We are guided by a singular mission: “To promote workplace effectiveness, administrative excellence and personal improvement through Star Performance.” We’re proud to say this mission has literally transformed the corporate cultures of some of the world’s most prestigious businesses and organizations – and it’s touched the lives of thousands of people.
Our primary focus is researching, developing and presenting sophisticated training programs and information for administrative assistants, executive assistants, secretarial, and support staff. We also work closely with managers and executives to ensure they are maximizing the time and talents of their administrative office staff.
Our founder, Joan Burge, has been a visionary for administrative training and development since 1990. One of the first to venture into the administrative training industry, she has become an international administrative expert, trainer, author, and consultant. With more than 36 years of experience in the administrative field, as well as in training, speaking, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Joan Burge equips executive assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries and office support professionals to move beyond task work to higher-level functions that meet the ever-changing demands of today’s workplace.
Joan is the author of the groundbreaking book Become an Inner Circle Assistant and her new book, Underneath It All…Post Graduate Revelations Lift Assistants to New Heights.
Cancellation Policy: Should you be unable to attend for any reason, a full refund, less $500 registration fee, will be issued if we receive written notice 45 days prior to your registered start date. After that time, all registrations and no-shows are subject to full workshop fee. A company/organization may substitute one attendee for another. Refund for credit cards will only be given as a credit, not a check, reimbursement. Should the workshop need to be postponed due to acts of nature or national disasters, the workshop will be rescheduled, not cancelled. Office Dynamics reserves the right to replace Joan Burge as Master Trainer of the program with a Certified Trainer of equal caliber should an emergency arise. Date Change: Because this is a limited-seating program, if you request a date change, a $300 change fee will be assessed. Date changes are only valid within the same calendar year.
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