Career Development
Issue: November / December 2018

Seek Mentors

By - November 26, 2018

Regardless of your administrative title, industry or organization size, you need to find a good mentor explains Joan Burge
Career Development
Issue: September / October 2018

The Big Secret

By - September 25, 2018

In an extract from her new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed, Joan Burge details her top tips for being an outstanding Assistant
Technology
Issue: July / August 2016

Webinar and Facebook Live Etiquette

By - July 25, 2016

Joan Burge explains why it’s important to be courteous and patient
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2016

Be a Revolutionary Assistant

By - January 25, 2016

Don’t just experience the working world’s dramatic shifts, says Joan Burge, initiate them
Cover Story
Issue: September / October 2015

Executives and Assistants Working In Partnership

By - September 25, 2015

In our fast-moving world, how do we find time to get along? asks Joan Burge
Editor's Letters
Issue: January / February 2015

The Way Forward

By - January 26, 2015

So that’s it! The International Year of the Secretary and Assistant is no more. After a year of speaking, writing, campaigning and generally stirring up the world’s Assistants and Executives it has all come to an end. PAFSA in South Africa will be collating all the results over the next couple of months in order to take a view... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Resilience: A Must-Have Skill

By - January 25, 2015

Joan Burge looks at what it means to be a resilient Assistant.
Cover Story
Issue: March / April 2014

Getting to Yes! – Gaining Support for Training

By - March 25, 2014

Don’t take “no” for an answer, says Joan Burge
Profiles
Issue: November / December 2013

PROFILE – Celebrating You! Inspirational extracts from three essay submissions

By - November 25, 2013

This year, Joan Burge, one of the first ladies of the Administrative Profession, celebrated the 20th year anniversary of her Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Joan wanted to extend the celebration beyond herself and the longevity of the event. She wanted to celebrate the individuals who have made the event a true success for the... Read more »
Communication
Issue: July / August 2013

All the World’s a Stage

By - July 23, 2013

Many people, administrative assistants included, are afraid of public speaking. In fact, it’s the number one fear in America, rated higher than snakes or fire! Truth be told, there is so much more to it than just talking on a raised platform. While you speak, you stand alone and all eyes are upon you making... Read more »
Cover Story
Issue: November / December 2012

The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving?

By - November 26, 2012

Joan Burge on the future of the administrative profession In this age of great economic change, it is essential that the administrative professional rises to the challenge and thrives. It’s important to recognize the difference between surviving and thriving, because the key to success is available to those who successfully manage to cross the divide... Read more »
Profiles
Issue: September / October 2011

PROFILE – Joan Burge

By - September 25, 2011

Joan Burge is the Founder & CEO, Office Dynamics