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The 24th Annual Conference For Administrative Excellence

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Red Rock ResortLas Vegas, NV

October17 - 20, 2017

The AcceleratedAssistant

The pace of work is constantly ACCELERATING. Are you?

In the time it takes to read this, the business world will change.

Today’s professional landscape is evolving faster than ever before in our history—every day, every hour, every minute. Technological advances combined with global economic forces have made the workplace more complex, interconnected and chaotic than most people ever dreamed possible, even just a few years ago. Today, we’re experiencing a brand new era of efficiency, innovation and discovery.

What does this mean for the modern administrative professional? Put simply: We have greater demands on our time, energy and attention. So great, in fact, the standard has become almost super-human. We’re expected to deliver faster than a speeding bullet, bound over obstacles in a single leap, and perform at unparalleled levels of mastery.

Never before have we faced such immense opportunity; and never before have we faced such a critical need to ACCELERATE.

It’s not just about working faster; it’s about advancing who we are and what we’re capable of. It’s about meeting super-human demands with super-human ability.

We must become The Accelerated Assistant.

But what does that mean for those of us who possess real human limitation? We can’t add more hours to the day and we can’t magically stop time in its tracks. The Accelerated Assistant doesn’t have to. Instead, The Accelerated Assistant possesses a unique set of tools that allow her or him to amp up workplace performance and thrive even when confronting unimaginable hurdles.

Join us for the 24th Annual Conference forAdministrative Excellence

To seize this kind of professional power, Assistants must accelerate their…

Learning CurveIt’s not enough to merely acquire knowledge; you must aim for continuous, rapid personal improvement.

Responsiveness to ChangeGone are the days of gradual adaptation; you must embrace swift transformation.

Time to ExecuteThe luxury of distant deadlines is dead; you must deliver exceptional quality quickly.

Career ManagementDrifting without direction is not an option; you must take personal responsibility for your future.

Value to the CompanyMeeting expectations don’t cut it; you must aspire to even greater levels of contribution.

FocusDistraction lurks around every corner; you must hone mental agility and deep concentration.

InnovationYou can’t wait for inspiration to strike; you must ceaselessly seek solutions.

The 2017 Conference for Administrative Excellence will help you become The Accelerated Assistant—a super-charged business professional who drives results for yourself, your executive and your organization. Join Joan Burge, Office Dynamics’ founder and CEO, along with her lineup of dynamic speakers and faculty, and take your career into the fast lane!

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This high-impact and tranformative conference is designed for highly-motivated administrative professionals who wish to focus on advancing their careers and add everincreasing value to their organizations.

Who Attends

Passionate, driven administrative professionals from around the world who represent various industries and size businesses. They come together to learn, share best practices, gain new ideas and network with like-minded peers.

What Attendess Are Saying

“I have attended a lot of conferences in my career and this is the best conference out there. You delivered – your incredible team delivered – your speakers delivered – the networking was wonderful but more importantly, the tone you set for this meeting, the expectation that it would be something special, making everyone feel so special, designed to meet the needs of busy assistants taking time out of their busy schedules to attend something that would be worthwhile – a true value add – nothing disappointed. Nothing was wasted……and besides that, I had tremendous fun.” ~ Marie H.

” I don’t know of any other Administrative Conference that has the passion behind what is spoken…” ~ Attendee

“Kudos to the Office Dynamics team for putting together a great conference and event last week! It was my first time to attend it and I am really glad that I did! I gained a better and fresher perspective of my profession and came out appreciating what we all do!” ~ Teresa E.

“I love the theme for this year. It is so forward looking and innovative. No one, nobody, no other training organization is giving us what Joan, you, and the rest of the crew gives us!” ~ Martha M.

“Conference doesn’t begin to describe it. It was a life-changing event.” ~ Attendee

“I met so many great people, and enjoyed every speaker. It was a very fulfilling week for me and I am thankful that I was able to attend.” ~ Cheryl F.

“I enjoyed myself immensely and took away lots of good information – AND met some fabulous ladies! Everything far exceeded my expectations!” ~ Joan W.

“Because of limited attendance I don’t feel like a tiny fish in a big pond like other conferences I have attended.” ~ Attendee



WHO SHOULDATTEND

Here are a few highlights you can look forward to:

As always, we will offer a full program featuring world-class presenters and cutting edge topics to help advance your abilities in the administrative profession.

Kick the conference off right by attending the Welcome Reception. It’s your opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow attendees, staff, and speakers while enjoying tasty food and marveling at the beautiful scenery. It’s intimate enough to feel inviting and big enough to spark excitement for what’s ahead.

You won’t want to miss the spectacular annual Gala Night! Every year we pick a fun and creative theme to keep things fresh and wildly entertaining. In the past, we rolled out the red carpet to experience “Hollywood Glitz and Glam”; we dawned our best spooky attire for the “Ghostly Gala”; and we celebrated “Havana Nights” with all the exotic flair of Cuba! Last year, our attendees were treated to a complimentary performance of MJ One by Cirque du Soleil! What will it be this year? You’ll find out soon!

Our one-of-a-kind Team Building Activity always takes place on Day 1 of Conference. The goal is to help inspire connections between attendees and encourage a dynamic, interactive environment where people feel comfortable sharing experiences and best practices. The activity itself is hands-on, creative, educational and, of course, directly related to our theme.

Our Success Store will be open during breaks so you can shop for educational books and enjoy “meet and greets” with your favorite authors. You can even browse our beautiful journals to track your development and other inspirational items to help keep the conference momentum alive long after you return home.

Learn, Network, and Have Fun!

From our welcome reception to our fabulously fun Gala night, Office Dynamics provides you with endless opportunities to network with attendees, staff, and speakers, as well as expose you to new and innovative ideas.



CONFERENCEHIGHLIGHTS

“Your conference is so special because youkeep it intimate enough to have a more profoundimpact and the fact that your team is so tight knitand your family participates, makes your eventstand apart from any others I see advertised.” – Sandy

The Conference for Administrative Excellence features a dynamic faculty of renowned administrative experts, workshop leaders and professional speakers. Each presenter is hand-selected by Joan Burge, one of the industry’s most respected authorities. Our attendees especially love the extreme care we take to ensure all sessions offer unique and valuable information directly tied to our conference theme and the administrative profession.

Joan Burge

Event hostess, founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, is the pioneer of the administrative training industry. Joan is an accomplished author, corporate trainer, speaker, instructional designer and coach to executives and assistants worldwide. Joan will kick off this amazing conference with her insights into The Accelerated Assistant theme and why it is important for you to be ahead of the learning curve, respond quickly to change, add value to your company and thrive even when confronting unimaginable hurdles. In Joan’s Thursday 45-minute accelerated session, Joan will challenge you to break away from the instant-response culture.

Dan Lier

Dan is a premier speaker and #1 best-selling author. Past conference attendees have raved about Dan’s high-content and high-energy talks whereby Dan provides usable tools to increase performance. Dan is going to bring our conference to a grand finale by inspiring you to maximize your true potential. From developing the psychology of a winner to specific strategies on how to stay positive and take consistent action, Dan will leave you with the confidence and tools to create positive results, exceed expectations, and have your best year ever.

Courtney Clark

Courtney helps individuals adapt to change and crisis when the stakes are high. She is passionate about letting go of the plan and getting clarity when life throws you a curve ball. Courtney will teach you the “stop, drop and roll” technique for chaos management in her opening keynote session. In a second session, Courtney will help you identify your “change style” and how to use it to your advantage.

Lisa Olsen

Lisa brings out the best in others. Her successful career as a senior executive assistant spans over 20 years. Lisa is a popular speaker with the administrative community and always has them laughing in the midst of her great wisdom. In this relevant session, Lisa will challenge you to evaluate your habits, make adjustments and be an assistant of influence no matter where you are on the roller coaster!



SPEAKERHIGHLIGHTS

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Judi Holler

Judi is an expert on personal branding who helps professionals expand their network, embrace fear and get a competitive edge. Through her personal stories and Improv games, Judi will help you understand why your personal brand is critical to success, growth and freedom! You will learn how to gain a competitive edge, promote yourself internally and externally and expand the reach of your network.

Peggy Vasquez

Peggy has a passion and personal mission statement that says: “To empower others to be successful.” Peggy is the author of Not Just An Admin, speaks internationally, and is a coach to administrative professionals of all levels. Peggy has been in the driver seat as the Chief Executive Assistant to the Director of PNNL since 2005. You will learn Peggy’s Pit Crew Strategy, encompassing 7 essential tools to keep your team on the winning track. You will learn how efficiency, effectiveness, trust and communication can make or break the race.

Dr. Daren Martin

Daren is a bestselling author. Through Daren’s combination of humor, thought-provoking content and engaging presentation style, you will learn how to perform at the speed of now. Today’s world is moving faster than ever and speed is the name of the game for effectiveness and efficiency. Yet, you want to work smarter not harder to accomplish better results in less time. Daren will cover both the tools and the psychology and science of how to produce better results in a quicker manner all while leaving things better than you found them.

Julie Perrine

Julie is an all-around procedure pro and author of The Innovative Admin and The Organized Admin. Julie is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin. Julie’s main mission is to guide, encourage, and connect administrative professionals to innovative technologies, ideas, resources, and people. Julie will help you figure out “What To Do When There’s Too Much to Do.” Julie will show you how to shrink your to-do list and save time!

Mike Song

Mike is the award‐winning author of the bestselling books – The Hamster Revolution for Email and Zip! Tips: The Fastest Way to Get More Done. He is one of the world’s leading providers of email, meeting, and time management training, serving more than 20% of Fortune 500 companies. The devices and software you use every day have incredible time-saving features almost nobody knows about! Thanks to Mike, you will learn amazing Outlook, Windows, iPad, iPhone and Google Tips.

Debbie Gross

Debbie, Chief Executive Assistant at Cisco, has over 30 years of experience in the administrative field. She is incredibly passionate about the administrative professional and coached hundreds of administrators. Debbie is armed with decades of knowledge and she will share her observations as to why assistants limit themselves. Debbie will show you how a simple shift in thinking can enable you to see that there really are “No Limits.”



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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception & Mixer

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Opening Session: The Accelerated Assistant

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. General Session: The Art Of Accelerated Resilience

10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Networking Break

10:45 - 12:00 p.m. General Session: Excellence Management: Adding Value by Managing Your Executive Presence 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Team Building Activity

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Break

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. General Session: Are You Accelerating or Playing It Safe? How to Amplify Your Personal Brand and Stay Relevant

Thursday, October 19, 2017

7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. General Session: Focusing in a World of Distraction

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. General Session: Changing Lanes: Learn Your Change Style and Use It To Your Advantage

10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 - 12:00 p.m. General Session: What to Do When There’s Too Much to Do: The Productive Admin’s Guide to Managing Time

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. General Session: “No Limits” Going Beyond The Administrative Role

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. General Session: Performing at the Speed of Now

3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Break

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ZIP! Tips

7:00 - 10:30 p.m. Gala Event

Friday, October 20, 2017

7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. General Session: Keeping the Pedal to the Metal with a New Pit Crew

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. General Session: Maximizing Your True Potential

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Closing Comments



AGENDA-ATA-GLANCE

October 17-20, 2017Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas

Hotel Reservations

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa |11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135Reservation line, 702-797-7625 or 866-767-7773. Use the code RCIACC for our room block.

Office Dynamics has a room block at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa which gives our attendees access to a special rate. This room block will fill up so we recommend booking your room as soon as you register for the conference. All attendees are responsible for booking their own hotel and travel. Please ensure all reservations be made prior to our cutoff date, September 18, 2017. Reservations needed after this date are available based on hotel occupancy at the prevailing selling rate.

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa provides the ultimate Las Vegas resort experience. Our resort hotel provides an idyllic getaway just minutes from the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip. Ideally situated near the entrance to Red Rock Canyon National Recreation area, you couldn’t ask for a more intimate, yet exciting place to play, both indoors and out. Adventure awaits, with miles of trails, outdoor activities, and epic mountain climbing, for those enjoying an active lifestyle. Rest and repair in our soothing spa and be ready to take on tomorrow!

Conference Registration

Space at this highly-acclaimed gathering is limited so don’t wait to register, as we expect to sell out!

Standard Registration:$1,595 per person.

Group Registration:Groups of 5 or more get an additional $50 off each registra-tion. Please call 800-STAR-139 to book your group.

Cancellation and Substitution

Should you be unable to attend for any reason, a full refund, less the $400 non-refundable deposit, will be issued if we receive notice in writing by September 1, 2017. After September 1, all registrations and no-shows are subject to full conference fee. A company may substitute one attendee for another by notifying Melia Amira at [email protected] in writing no later than four weeks before the Event. Refund for credit cards will only be given as credit, not check reimbursement. Should the Conference need to be rescheduled due to acts of nature or national disasters, the Conference will be rescheduled, not canceled. Attendees can send a substitute if they cannot attend the rescheduled date.

Speakers and Schedule

We make every effort to complete our speaker list and agenda in advance but on occasion circumstances beyond our control happen. Thus, all speakers and scheduling are subject to change without notice.

Don’t wait! This event will sell out!

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THE ACCELERATEDASSISTANT

I felt alive after attending this conference! I can’t wait to go again!

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