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Launching the Future Assistant 2018

Practically Perfect PA

I thought I would start the day by launching the Future Assistant 2018! So what can I tell you about the Future Assistant 2018? The Future Assistant will take place on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th February 2018 in London. Launching the Future Assistant 2018. Don’t become obsolete through lack of technology skills.

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Building Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace for a Stronger Future

Success

TIME Magazine named Fenty Beauty one of 50 Genius Companies in 2018, stating it “reportedly made $100 million in sales in the first 40 days on the market.” DEI in the Evolving Workplace: Inclusive Language and Leadership Skills The modern workplace has new challenges regarding inclusive communication and collaboration.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. This is not smart.

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3 Key Qualities of a Good Team Player

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Coach Boone might have taught ball-handling strategies, but the more critical skill he imparted to his players was communication. He made the young men ride together, room together and train together. I got into the habit of looking for new material and skills to acquire. Talk it out. Think beyond your role.

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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

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In a 2018 study on the psychology of ultra-marathon runners, researchers found that mental toughness helps overcome the perception of physical, psychological, emotional and environmental obstacles. Sometimes all the best plans fail, and you have to use whatever time you have to train, run or work. Ask for help.

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Funding for Education Technology Startups Continues to Boom

Small Business Labs

.  The article chart below (click to enlarge) shows some (but not all) of the bigger Edtech funding rounds in 2018. Key quote on why this is happening: College is more expensive these days, the way that we think about work and training is shifting, and existing positions are requiring more tech skills than ever before.

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These 5 Attributes Comprise True Influence

Success

A striking personal appearance, excellent communication skills , extraordinary competence, clout and rapport are each compelling qualities that immediately come to mind. Are you actively leveraging your skill set and knowledge base for the benefit of others? This article was published in March 2018 and has been updated.