The ultimate tech guide for Personal and Executive Assistants
Most of us that have been working in the PA industry for a while now will have heard of the phrase ‘the tech-savvy assistant’. It might have cropped up on your job specs and been discussed during your...
View ArticleAdvanced skills for C-suite Executive Assistants
Working alongside every successful Executive is an incredibly smart, switched-on and highly skilled Executive Assistant. There are many advanced skills that Assistants, who work in the C-suite, need to...
View ArticleCommunicating your priorities better with the ‘rule of five’
Communicating your priorities better with the ‘rule of five’ One of my go-to tools for prioritising and managing my to-do list is Trello. I use the collaboration tool to manage all of my tasks and...
View ArticleImproving decision-making for Assistants
Improving decision-making for Assistants Many Assistants are worried about making decisions because they are worried they will make the wrong one. We have talked about how important it is for...
View ArticleWhat is the right platform for your virtual event?
What is the right platform for your virtual event? As Assistants, we organise a wide variety of events. From small office parties and get-togethers to the annual sales conference, events have and will...
View ArticleFinding opportunities to grow in your Assistant role
Finding opportunities to grow in your Assistant role Finding opportunities to grow in your Assistant role takes initiative - you have to work in a culture where initiative and proactivity are...
View ArticleFeeling undervalued and how to make a change
Feeling undervalued and how to make a change One of the many challenges that I often hear from Assistants is that their Executives and the wider organisation does not understand the role and the work...
View ArticleHow assistants can learn to improve business processes
How Assistants can learn to improve business processes In this post, we will look at how Assistants can learn to improve business processes. Have you ever taken time to analyse your business processes,...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide to managing your Executive’s emails
The ultimate guide to managing your Executive's emails Managing an Executive's emails is a fundamental part of the Assistant role and saves the Executive considerable time and stress. Because let's...
View ArticleBuilding effective workflows with your Executive
Building effective workflows with your Executive I’m sure you have heard the term workflow a lot. It is certainly something you will have come across if you have ever decided to research how to manage...
View ArticleTaking ownership of your work as an Assistant
Taking ownership of your work as an Assistant For high-performing Assistant and Executive partnerships, there is a high value placed on ownership, accountability and trust. All three areas are...
View ArticleNew tools and technology for Assistants in 2022
New tools and technology for Assistants in 2022 I will share new tools and technology for Assistants in 2022. Including apps, chrome extensions and websites that will help you automate your work and...
View ArticleTop Skills Every Assistant Needs to Succeed
Top skills every Assistant needs to succeed How do you stay on top of the many and different responsibilities that an Assistant must perform, as well as the required abilities? This article will go...
View ArticleEffective Email Management for Strategic Assistants
Effective email management for strategic Assistants Most people know that effective management of their inbox is one of the most important things they can do to improve their productivity. A...
View ArticleMaking your hybrid meeting more effective
Making your hybrid meeting more effective Most of you will have been organising meetings with a mixture of people joining the meeting in person and others joining virtually. You’ll know without a solid...
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