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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops. Continuing education is required to maintain certification and additional specialty designations in Organizational Management, Project Management, and Technology Applications are available. I’ve been there.

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What makes a great administrative assistant?

Page Personnel

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and any other tools that might be used in the organisation (such as project management tools) is a must. Honesty and discretion – administrative professionals are often privy to confidential communications, strategy meetings, business performance figures and other classified information.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant? My Response

Eat Your Career

The author cites a manager who was relieved to not have an assistant, as it was just another person to manage. This statement highlights one of my own biggest areas of concern: When executives do not know how to leverage their administrative staff, they fail to use them to their fullest potential.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business.