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AUGUST 6, 2024

Guide for Assistants to Increase Visibility and Influence In a recent Virtual Summit, Hallie Warner, an amazing speaker and expert on career development for Assistant and Chief of Staff roles, emphasised the importance of building a personal brand for Assistants and other Administrative professionals. Assistants must [.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

The Four Key Elements for Project Success Managing projects can be a challenging task, especially for Assistants juggling multiple responsibilities. Whether you're running events for your department or introducing new procedures, having a structured approach to project management can make all the difference. Here are the [.

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JULY 30, 2024

Building a Collaborative Partnership with your Executive In this article, we will dive into the secret sauce of how you and your Executive can become a highly effective team - building a collaborative partnership with your Executive. It goes without saying that our role is the [.

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JULY 25, 2024

How to Handle a High Workload in the Assistant Role For Assistants, managing a high workload is something we are asked to do regularly now. If it isn't working with multiple Executives, it is taking on more complex projects or moving into a middle management role. [.

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JULY 23, 2024

How to craft the perfect email As a Personal Assistant, mastering the art of email communication is paramount. Your ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and efficiently can significantly impact your effectiveness and the satisfaction of those you support. In a recent Virtual Summit session, Tanya [.

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JULY 18, 2024

A Tech Stack for Assistants Have you ever wondered what tools and technology you should use in a tech stack for Assistants? So much technology is available that promises to reduce your overwhelm, speed up your efforts and make you unbelievably productive. Fantastic! But where do you [.

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JULY 16, 2024

AI for Event Management We all know how time-consuming organising an event can be, especially for Assistants who are often the go-to person for events management in their organisations but have a gazillion other tasks to juggle. AI tools like ChatGPT have become indispensable for Assistants, helping [.

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JULY 11, 2024

Managing an Office Move: A Guide for Assistants Office relocations can be daunting, especially when managing multiple moves, tight deadlines and high expectations from your Executive and colleagues. To navigate the complexities of relocating offices effectively, it’s essential to have a strategic plan in place. [.

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JULY 8, 2024

Trello for Executive Assistants As an Executive Assistant, keeping track of numerous tasks and responsibilities can be overwhelming. From managing executive schedules to coordinating travel and handling communication, the demands are endless. I use Trello - my go-to project management and task list tool—to manage everything [.

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JULY 4, 2024

Creating a Comprehensive Job Description for Executive Assistants Creating a comprehensive job description for an Executive Assistant (EA) is crucial for attracting suitable candidates and setting clear expectations. This guide will help you craft a job description that covers the diverse responsibilities and skills required for [.

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JULY 2, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Administrative Assistant Job Duties Welcome to the ultimate guide to mastering Administrative Assistant job duties. This article will help you master every aspect of the Administrative Assistant role. Whether you’re new to this role or want to upskill, we’ve got you [.

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JUNE 27, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Top-tier Executive Assistant: Essential Skills, Tips, and Strategies for Success Are you aspiring to become a top-tier Executive Assistant? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will equip you with the essential skills, tips, and strategies needed to succeed [.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Setting Goals to Help Your Career Thrive As an Assistant, you are often the force propelling the cogs of your organisation forward. You anticipate needs, thwart crises, and act as the linchpin holding various facets of the business together. Yet, amid this whirlwind of tasks, losing sight [.

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JUNE 20, 2024

Stepping Up and Being Heard in Meetings: Overcoming Internal Barriers Meetings are a fundamental part of any organisation's day-to-day operations. They serve as a platform for discussing ideas, making decisions, and sharing information. While many individuals attend these meetings, not everyone actively participates or feels heard. In [.

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JUNE 18, 2024

Stop feeling awkward when networking Networking, or as we like to call it, "connecting," is a crucial aspect of professional growth, especially for Assistants who often work in fast-paced environments where resources, connections, and up-to-date information are key. Yet, the concept often brings discomfort, awkwardness, and sometimes stress [.

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JUNE 13, 2024

How to be an Exceptional Project Manager Project management is a skill that has evolved over the years and continues to adapt to the changing dynamics of modern workplaces. Whether you hold the official title of a project manager or find yourself managing projects as part of [.

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JUNE 11, 2024

The Path to Becoming a Senior Executive Assistant: What You Need to Know If you find yourself a promotion away from a Senior Executive Assistant or have the ambition to get there, this article will illuminate the way forward. Based on insights from a recent Future Assistant Global [.

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JUNE 6, 2024

Onboarding a New Executive Onboarding a new Executive can be a challenging and crucial task for Assistants. It requires careful planning, effective communication, and a proactive approach. In this article, we will explore Diana Brandl's 10-point strategy plan for onboarding a new executive, providing valuable insights and [.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Turning Burnout into Breakthrough: Three Steps to Reclaim Your Life Burnout is a silent and insidious enemy that can creep into our lives, affecting our mental and physical well-being. It disguises itself as exhaustion, self-doubt, frustration, and a loss of motivation. Deepika Sandhu, a Silicon Valley [.

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MAY 30, 2024

Transforming the Role of Assistants: Redefining Perceptions and Adding Value In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, the role of Assistants has evolved significantly. However, many still grapple with outdated stereotypes that undermine the actual value they bring to organisations. In this article, we delve into transforming the Role [.

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MAY 28, 2024

What to avoid when managing up Are you a new Assistant aiming to excel in your role? As you manoeuvre through the challenges of managing up, down, and laterally within your organisation, it's vital to be cognisant of potential pitfalls that might arise. In this article, we [.

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MAY 23, 2024

Managing your Executive's Social Media as an Executive Assistant In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, social media management is no longer the exclusive domain of marketing specialists. Increasingly, Executive Assistants are finding themselves in a pivotal role, helping and managing your Executive's social media as an [.

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MAY 21, 2024

The Importance of OKRs for Assistants For Assistants looking to drive success and achieve their professional goals, OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are an indispensable tool. By unleashing the power of OKRs, Assistants can take their performance to the next level and significantly impact their organisations. OKRs [.

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MAY 16, 2024

Ace Your Next Job Interview: A Comprehensive Guide for Assistants Are you an aspiring Executive Assistant ready to take on your dream role? Getting through the job interview process can often feel like a daunting task, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can nail [.

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MAY 14, 2024

Managing Up: A guide for Assistants Are you an Assistant looking to take your career to the next level? Are you interested in mastering the intricate art of managing up? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will show you how to become a master [.

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MAY 9, 2024

Building Habits and Repetitions: A Key to Strategic Success as an Executive Assistant Working strategically with an Executive requires more than just completing tasks. It involves developing a deep understanding of the business, building solid relationships, and effectively communicating with executives and other stakeholders. An essential [.

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MAY 7, 2024

Skills Needed to Work as an Assistant in the Technology Industry The technology industry is a fast-paced and ever-evolving sector that requires a unique set of skills for those who work as Assistants. Whether you are considering a career change or looking to upskill in your [.

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MAY 2, 2024

Managing Workplace Stress Workplace stress is a prevalent issue for many professionals, but it can be particularly challenging for Assistants. A recent study revealed that an astonishing 45% of Assistants suffer from workplace stress. This stress can manifest in various ways, including feeling tearful, bored, scared, or [.

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APRIL 30, 2024

The Partnership Model: Building a Strategic Business Partnership We all know how fast-paced our world is today. It is non-stop. Our Executives have so little time to dedicate to anything outside of the never-ending hamster wheel of meetings and deadlines. We know this because, as Assistants, we [.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Strategically Managing Your Executive's Time As an Assistant, one of your primary responsibilities is to help your Executive manage their time strategically. This is a crucial part of the role and can be quite time-consuming. However, when done effectively, it adds an incredible amount of value. [.

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APRIL 23, 2024

How Assistants Can Help Get Stuff Done in Their Organisations In any organisation, one of the most valuable skills is the ability to get things done. Assistants, in particular, play a crucial role in driving projects forward, maintaining momentum, and ensuring that tasks are completed. In [.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Tackling Email Overload We all know that we spend way too much time dealing with emails. Every article on the subject has a deeply depressing statistic showing how unproductive emails are. And yet, we all spend considerable time dealing with and answering emails. There is no escaping. [.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Big Picture Thinking for Assistants As an Assistant, it's easy to get lost in the details of your daily tasks. With so many different responsibilities and the constant demand for your attention, it can be challenging to step back and see the bigger picture. However, big-picture thinking [.

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APRIL 11, 2024

Managing Expectations: Building a Strong Relationship with Your Executive In the world of executive assistance, the relationship between an Assistant and their Executive is paramount. It's the foundation upon which successful collaboration is built. One of the critical aspects of this relationship is managing expectations. The better [.

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APRIL 9, 2024

The Art of Networking: A Guide for Assistants It can't be understated how important networking is for Assistants. I know it isn't something most Assistants particularly like doing; it is slightly out of our comfort zone. We have to put ourselves in the spotlight and talk about [.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Ensuring Your One-to-One Meeting Stays in Your Executive’s Schedule For Assistants, the one-to-one meeting with their Executive is a pivotal point in your workweek. It's when you can align your tasks, clarify doubts, and ensure you're on the same page with your Executive. However, many Assistants often [.

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APRIL 2, 2024

Transforming wasteful meetings into productive ones We all know that meetings are an essential way for teams to collaborate, share ideas, make decisions and progress projects. But we also know that many of those meetings are poorly run and unproductive and, of course, from an Assistant's point [.

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