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What to do when there is nothing to do
Thank you everyone for your kind messages over the last week. It is really nice to know that I have such amazing readers and just emphasises how supportive assistants are of each other… I always knew...
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Will new technology eradicate the need for assistants?
I’ve just been reading this fantastic article by Richard Branson on LinkedIn where he discusses how much he values his assistant. I’ve always admired him but to see him praise the assistants he has...
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Are you stuck in a rut?
This morning I was talking to a guy about our career history and how we had progressed over the years. The conversation took place during my Spanish lesson so it wasn’t the easiest chat I’ve had but I...
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How should assistants represent their boss at a meeting
As I have moved up the career ladder and become much more of a business partner as well as an EA I have found myself frequently attending meetings on behalf of my manager and representing them at lots...
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Saying ‘no’ nicely
A short and sweet blog post today. I was going to write about setting boundaries and saying ‘no’ nicely but then I found this article – and it is better than anything I could have written so I thought...
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10 ways assistants can improve their productivity
Over the last few years I’ve written quite a bit about minimising disruptions at work, which for assistants is a particularly tricky activity. In our offices we are the fountain of knowledge and the...
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Working on your own initiative
In my blog posts I often write about proactivity and showing initiative. I think it is hugely important for assistants to be proactive so that they are noticed and rewarded within the work place....
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What are your manager’s objectives?
Mid year review season is here again! Many of you will be completing your mid year review paperwork, looking back on the last 6 months to see what you have accomplished and having conversations with...
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Maximising your productivity and dealing with interruptions
Most assistants find that they are the absolute centre of their office, they are the fountain of all knowledge and the keeper of all secrets. This is generally a brilliant place to be and one of the...
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How to deal with conflicting priorities
Although the role of an assistant can be incredibly varied, there are certain aspects that all of us will face at some point in our career. We all have similar experiences in the workplace… Yes, I do...
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The productivity killers
At our recent regional events we discussed some of the issues that are facing assistants today. Lots of challenges came up, but one that struck me as typical across all industries was the actual amount...
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Just how much time is lost to disorganisation?
Did you know, on average office workers will spend 13 minutes and 13 seconds each day searching for missing paperwork and stationery? That’s despite one in five decluttering their desks on a weekly...
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How to have an end of year detox in the office
With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s a good time to focus on your surroundings and think about clearing any clutter that may have built up over the year. Taking the time for an end of year...
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Managing your boss’s schedule like a mega star
In my mind, the single most important aspect of our role is to save our Executive’s time. Saving our Executive time means they can spend that time on making the organisation more successful. There are...
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Technology of the week: Paper by 53
Today’s technology of the week: Paper by 53. Here are all the details… What is Paper by 53? Paper by 53 is a very simple, free to use app for your iPhone or iPad that lets you take notes, scribble...
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Time Management for Remote Workers
When you’re a remote worker, such as a PA, EA or VA, time management is essential to your business success, as often you’re billing on an hourly basis or for the time spent on a specific project. But...
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Tech of the week: Followupthen
Today’s Technology of the week: Followupthen. Here are all the details… What is Followupthen? Followupthen is a really simple tool that allows you to schedule a reminder on your email system. That’s...
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How To Prioritise Tasks
When your To Do list doesn’t stop growing, how do you plan what to do first? Knowing which tasks are urgent and which are important will help you prioritise what to work on first. Understand What’s...
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Technology of the week: Focus Keeper
Today’s Technology of the week: Focus Keeper. Here are all the details… What is Focus Keeper? Focus Keeper is a free app that helps you keep your productivity high while helping you avoid burnout. What...
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50 Chrome extensions for business
If you use Google Chrome as your browser, then I am sure that you are aware of all of the brilliant extensions you can download to help with pretty much anything that you need to do on the world wide...
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