Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

For me, my career took a natural path from purely EA work to Events and Project Management a career and industry which I love. My various support roles had always had an element of events management to them, all be it on a smaller scale, but for me it stood out as something I loved. Get a mentor. Be a sponge.

Project Management

Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Here are four ways to get started: Promote Cross-generational Mentoring. Modern mentoring opens the doors for younger generations to step in as advisers. Create a mentoring program for employees to lean on their managers and learn about everything from technology to networking. Mix up Your Teams.

Mentoring

Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

Legal

Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

There are days when I have 15 calendars open on my computer in an effort to schedule meetings with elected officials, developers, executive team members, staff, and members of the general public. Stacy is a sought after mentor, consultant, trainer, and writer. This opportunity has forced me to re-examine my capacity and stretch myself.

Management

Workplace Insight

MARCH 4, 2024

A quarter of all projects do not meet the business goals that their organisations set for them, according to research published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the 15th edition of its Pulse of the Profession report – The Future of Project Work. data analysis and agile project management practices).

Goals

All Things Admin

MARCH 11, 2024

It helps reduce time and effort, accommodates more complex procedures and processes, and makes it easy for remote teams to work together. One of our favorite tech tools for enhancing our procedures is Teamwork , a project management app that keeps me and my fully remote team on the same page.

Administrative Professionals

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them. Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible.

PowerPoint

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

I have worked on reception, secretarial, event and project management teams during this time and had almost every title from Receptionist to Director of Administration. A former trainer, Lorraine’s role as an EA has grown into one of champion and mentor. Polly Hadden-Paton.

2016

The Leader Assistant Podcast

JULY 31, 2022

Lynn Walder utilizes her 20+ years of executive administration experience across 10 different industries to support the organizational, psychosocial & leadership learning aspects of Founder CEOs (and their Executive Leadership Teams) with their business-building journeys.

Gifts

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

A PA is part office manager, part senior project manager and part psychic, all skills that are extremely transferable if you decide you would like steer yourself on to another career path. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!) You know you can do the job and you are offering this company a great employee.

Job Hunting

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Sherien Ahmed @sherienSA , PA to Senior Management Team, Venture Trust. Sally Lloyd @salidatious Assstant to Managing Director, CodeBase. Amy : I am currently an Executive Assistant at Skyscanner to the CTO, Director Engineering, Director of Project Management and the Director of HR. The PAs behind the Network.

Networking

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

I have worked on reception, secretarial, event and project management teams during this time and had almost every title from Receptionist to Director of Administration. A former trainer, Lorraine’s role as an EA has grown into one of champion and mentor. Claudia Ferreres .

2016

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. When you integrate sharing – and creating – procedures into your onboarding process, it helps ensure a smooth transition for your new team members. Incorporate them into all relevant team calls, setting clear expectations for participation.

Training

Andrea Kalli

MAY 4, 2010

In order to truly succeed online, you need to dedicate a large amount of your time to networking, not just with mentors, but with your own prospective customers and clients. From small purchases to big business relationships, the entire business world is built on connections and networking.

Social Media

The Leader Assistant Podcast

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Some have even gone above and beyond to personally mentor her throughout her time as an Executive Assistant – and now, Executive Business Partner! And I’ve had amazing mentors along the way. So I was very blessed in my roles that I’ve had with my C suite, that they were mentors to me. So here I am.

AT&T

All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Being able to locate what you need when you need it helps you become a reliable, go-to resource on your team. Need help getting organized?

Management

All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Some options to consider include: Microsoft Office Suite’s Copilot Google Workspace’s Duet AI Project management tool workflows Data analysis and insights: Utilize AI tools for data analysis and reporting. These skills will differentiate you from AI and make you an indispensable asset in the workplace.

Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One of the more labor-intensive procedures my team and I use covers how we add new courses to our learning management system. Microsoft Teams : For integrating documentation into the workflow of teams. Slack : For team-based communication and documentation sharing. The procedure is 12 pages long.

Learning

BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Promotion, Selection, Induction and Mentoring. On what basis will bid and project teams be constructed? Campaign and Bid Development Teams. Groups of VEN members who form teams around specific opportunities to engage prospective customers and make collaborative bids. New Product Development Teams.

Collaborate

All Things Admin

JANUARY 4, 2023

Big Picture types can enhance their natural workflow by using task management tools to communicate effectively, making their expectations clear to others, talking about details and timelines with coworkers before starting a project, and teaming up with detail-oriented people to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Mentoring

All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

To survive in business today, every member of the team, especially admins, must identify, understand, and respond to change. But here I am 18 years later, and I have a team of people who support what I’m doing. Here is a simple exercise you can do with yourself or your team. But to thrive , you must become a champion of change!

Administrative Professionals

The Marq

MARCH 23, 2010

Your role at this stage becomes that of the mentor who provides guidance and resources for removing any blocks and insuring the employee’s success. One of the professionals I worked with a number of years back told me he wanted to become a project lead and, possibly, a project manager.

Goals

All Things Admin

AUGUST 2, 2024

Every single one of these items could be used in my professional portfolio as a work sample to demonstrate my event planning, organization, and project management skills without any confidentiality issues whatsoever. When the event was over, I had dozens of pictures to pull from as well. In the P.A.R.

Filing

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

If you can get a mentor n(within or outside of your company), that might help also. It wasn’t until I managed to prove myself in busy and stressful times that people treated me with a higher regard and bece more reliant on with – within and external to my team. No, however, English A-Level an advantage ie.

IAAP

Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This can all be managed by a virtual assistant or a team of VAs. I recommend using a task and project management tool like Asana or Trello. But what about your email service or project management system and storage system? Are you working closely with a mentor who has done this before?

Social Media

Who's the Real Boss?

MARCH 11, 2019

Throughout my earlier career, I battled terribly trying to gain the respect of older assistants that sat underneath me within the company structure and who failed to see me as the ‘leader’ of that admin team.

AT&T

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

And for the sixth time, we have done the research to find the 25 most influential leaders in this space: the coaches, speakers, authors, mentors and thought leaders to know in 2022. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. Coach, mentor, creator. But this year, there’s more. Gogo Bethke.

Mentoring

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Need a plan, then partner with a "project manager" or get a great planner. For bigger changes, enlist a mentor or professional coach to help you stay on track. Know your strengths and find a partner who has strengths where your weaknesses are. If you need more skills in technology, find a geek to partner.

AT&T

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. Just being in their presence means being informally mentored by osmosis. What is your most cringe-worthy moment?

Interviewing

BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Is a project management office right for your business? Are you having trouble keeping your organization’s projects on track? Implementing a project management office (PMO) could solve your problems. Also, there are times when PMO teams complicate matters by adding too many rigid processes and procedures.

Project Management

Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Whether its mentoring other women in business, leading philanthropic efforts or speaking out on issues that matter, these women are making their mark across multiple spheres of influence. With two decades of experience leading billion-dollar teams at IBM, Amazon, Twilio and Splunk, her impact is vast and varied.

2025