Alice Bumgarner, editor of Administrative Professional Today and contributing writer for Executive Leadership, has been writing about workplace and family issues for 13 years. Her articles have appeared in dozens of publications, including http://Salon.com, http://MSN.com, Continental magazine, Southern Living and Town & Country. She lives in Durham, N.C., with her husband, two daughters and dog Milo.
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said this on 24 Apr 2009 12:30:18 PM EST
I highly recommend, if you are not already a member, that you go to http://www.iaap-hq.org/ This is the website for the International Association of Administrative Professionals. They have a lot of resources and membership is very worthwhile! If you are a member and haven't attended a meeting in a long time now is the time to start going again. If you don't like the way things are run, join a committee and make the changes. I joined and am now a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) just one of the certifications that they offer and once you get your certification you are eligible for a pay increase.
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said this on 24 Apr 2009 12:43:27 PM EST
Check out www.officedynamics.com This is Joan Burge's website and she has 2 excellent books along with a dynamic site with lots of info.
Also www.deskdemon.com is fabulous. They always have great information. Both of these sites also have monthly ezines with lots of good stuff. |
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said this on 24 Apr 2009 1:05:21 PM EST
The Gregg Reference Manual by William A. Sabin has been an invaluable resource for me.
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said this on 24 Apr 2009 1:21:42 PM EST
I got tired of trying to find answers to all my different questions on websites where there are no standards.
The Gregg Reference Manual is the best resource I have ever used. I refer to it all the time. |
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said this on 24 Apr 2009 2:22:34 PM EST
Try www.theffectiveadmin.com They have a wonderful newsletter for about $21 per year as well as many different tip sheets that you can order for about $5 each (they are available for instant download) or you can subscribe and get everything for about $199 per year. Also you can try www.asap.org. It is free and has many free webinars to watch. Another great site is www.naesaa.com. They also offer an inexpensive monthly admin newsletter. For books go to amazon.com and type in administrative assistant books. They list many wonderful books for admins. I order all of my books from amazon. Also as mentioned above www.officedynamics.com rocks! Joan Burge has 2 must read books as well as a great webinar series that will go on for the next 26 weeks. Good luck!
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said this on 05 May 2009 12:18:04 PM EST
I most frequently use and share my Franklin Covey Style Guide. It's well organized, easy to read and (believe it or not) pretty interesting. My back-up is the IAAP's Complete Office Handbook (see the first post in this thread); it's dull and tedious in its presentation but still good information.
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