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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. Over the holidays I´ve been thinking about the year ahead and have lots of exciting things planned which will keep me busy. In honour of it now being 2013 I´ve got 13 things I think we can expect to see in the year ahead. Role diversification.

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A Heartfelt Holiday Message

Office Dynamics

I am usually running all over the country speaking, training, and doing book signings. I look forward to being of service in 2013. Now, for my important message and words of wisdom for the holidays. Career – As you wrap up 2012, make sure you have identified areas for your professional development in 2013.

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The 2013 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

Productivityist

This year I decided to offer holiday shoppers a bit more time to explore possible gift ideas for the productivity enthusiast — aka the "productivityist" — in their lives. The Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide for 2013 may be a long read, but it may just spark some gift ideas you hadn''t considered. The Authentic Swing.

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Administrative/Clerical: Aiming for the End of the Year

Office Dynamics

The fourth quarter of 2013 is fast approaching, so now is a good time to start preparing for the end of the year. Doing so will help you avoid the hassle of rushing to get things done during the holiday season. If you wait until it gets closer to the holiday season, you might not be able to get the venue or caterer you want.

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Assistants as information managers

Practically Perfect PA

Back in 2013 HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland released the Management Assistant 2020 report , which detailed how the role of an Assistant will change by 2020. In 2013, many assistants still sat in silos in their office. Here you will find more information on the event and how you can book your place.

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6 Ways To Feast On Learning

Office Dynamics

I decided to pull out this Monday Motivator from 2013 because it is a favorite of mine, still holds true and in fact, I believe it to be truer than ever before. Since I wrote this in 2013, I have expanded my mind to the worlds of: Focus instead of multitasking. Underneath It All book (on sale for $12). Being revolutionary.

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Feed Your Inner Brainiac: Books to Fuel the Fire - Part 1 of 2

The Marq

Today I want to share some favorite books. Here are the books and a short description of each, listed in order of recommendation, highest first: Ego is the Enemy , by Ryan Holiday This was a book I started during Christmas time and finished in early January. I was given this book almost 25 years ago.