Biography
A visionary for administrative training and development since 1990, Joan Burge founder of Office Dynamics, is an international administrative expert, trainer, author, and consultant.
Joan developed the Star Achievement Series®, a 12-part Certification and Designation (CEAP) training program designed to promote "Star Performance" among administrative, support and front-line staff. She is the creator and host of the Annual Conference for Administrative ExcellenceTM, the World Class AssistantTM Certificate program, and more than 36 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals. Find out more.
Recent Articles
Become a Star Achiever (View Discussions)
Strategy for 2010: Be Seen as a Business Partner with Your Boss
As we approach the end of 2009, let's look forward to big success in 2010. Next year, why not focus on improving your relationship with your boss by becoming a strategic business partner? It takes some work, but the benefits are well worth the effort. Learn how to elevate your role in the new year.
Become a Star Achiever (View Discussions)
Maybe She's Born with It: The DNA of a Star Assistant
Are star assistants born or made? Career visionary and administrative-training expert, Joan Burge, tackles this tricky question and provides a well-researched answer. What does she say? Read on to find out.
Become a Star Achiever (View Discussions)
Administrative Excellence: Rise to the Top of Your Field (and Stay There)
Joan Burge, internationally acclaimed author and trainer, has developed remarkable strategies for helping administrative professionals achieve extraordinary career success. Her two books, considered "work bibles," are valuable resources and here, she shares short excerpts to help inspire and motivate you.
Become a Star Achiever (View Discussions)
Become a Star Achiever: Be a Strategic Business Partner with Management
When your manager or executive makes an important decision, does he or she include you in the process? Do you attend executive meetings for a purpose other than note-taking? In this informative article, career visionary, Joan Burge, reveals how to be a strategic partner with management. Don't miss out.
Become a Star Achiever (View Discussions)
Emotional Intelligence vs. Getting Emotional
How well do you handle your emotions at the office? Do you manage them effectively or do you let them control you? Training expert, Joan Burge offers helpful advice for channeling the power of your emotions as a source of energy, rather than a negative influence on your professional life.
Products & Services
World Class AssistantTM Certificate Program
The most comprehensive training program for administrative and executive assistants, secretaries and support staff galvanizes employees to embrace higher standards so they achieve to their fullest potential. Each component of this three-part series builds upon the other - but you can take them in sequence and stop at Level 1, 2 or 3. Complete all three and you receive a Master Certificate with WCA designation.
| Dates | List Price | OfficeArrow Special | ||
| Level 1 | September 23-25, 2009 | $1895 | $1795 | Sign Up for Level 1 |
| Level 1 | November 11-13, 2009 | $1895 | $1795 | Sign Up for Level 1 |
| Level 2* | Oct. 8-9, 2009 | $1595 | $1495 | Sign Up for Level 2 |
| Level 3** | November 5-6, 2009 | $1595 | $1495 | Sign Up for Level 3 |
* Must Complete Level 1.
** Must Complete Level 1 & 2. Receive a Master Certificate with WCA designation.
Why You Need the Joan Burge Book Bundle
These "work bibles" for the administrative profession present new ideas and ambitious ways to approach the challenge of rising to or staying at the top in a field that is exciting and rewarding. These are must-have resources for anyone who is serious about owning their career in the administrative field.
Become an Inner Circle Assistant addresses the "foundation" skills on which outstanding administrative professionals are built. It is a book of strategy and workplace philosophy that helps administrative professionals become top performers in work and in their careers, and maintain their competitive edge. There are 12 main competency areas that administrative professionals consistently must access to do their work on a daily basis. These must never be overlooked, compromised, or taken for granted. They are the core of what keeps an administrative professional a star!
Underneath It All addresses the advanced competencies that build upon the "foundation" skills. Today's executives have much higher expectations of assistants than in the past. Many executives want their assistants to learn, understand, and especially "know" the business. Administrative/executive assistants will need an entirely new set of skills such as a commitment to quality performance, cognitive thinking, and management of organizational goals. In this book, Joan gives you the tools that will help you become a more effective person - in your personal life as well as in your business life.
Other Books, CDs and Training Materials by Joan Burge
Visit The Office Dynamics' Book Store to check out all of Joan's works. OfficeArrow members receive a 10% discount just by clicking here and enter promo code officearrowUIA.
The 16th Annual Administrative Conference
If you can only attend one conference this year, this is the one! Joan will provide you with the tools, strategies, and proven techniques that are vitally important to thrive in today's business environment and grow your career.
| List Price | Early Bird Special | ||
| Enrollment | $949 | $889* | Sign Up Today! |
*Order by August 7, 2009
| Article: | A New Mindset for a New Decade February 16, 2010 |
| Article: | The Anatomy of a Strategic Partnership December 14, 2009 |
| Article: | Strategy for 2010: Be Seen as a Business Partner with Your Boss November 30, 2009 |
| Article: | A Holistic Approach to Calendar Management October 7, 2009 |
| Article: | Maybe She's Born with It: The DNA of a Star Assistant November 23, 2009 |
| Question: | File management June 1, 2009 |
| Question: | Help me in improving professional skills June 1, 2009 |
| Article: | Welcome Joan Burge to OfficeArrow! January 19, 2009 |
- RadioheadFan asked Joan "My boss just got voted out by the board of directors"
- nooralamiri asked Joan "asking for advice"
- Sundari asked Joan "File management"
- Sundari asked Joan "Help me in improving professional skills"
- RadioheadFan asked Joan "My boss just got voted out by the board of directors"
