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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. We are our office information managers!

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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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What You Can Learn About Making Decisions From a Baseball Umpire

Success

A crowd of 6,286 fans—mostly young families and high school kids on cheap dates—file in slowly, lining up for all-you-can-eat hot dogs and peanuts, grabbing local craft beer or making their way toward the lazy river just beyond the right field fence. A grueling experience There are no vacations or holidays once the season starts.

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A Look at the Most Underrated Ways to Be More Productive

Productivityist

Some days it might be an accumulation of small tasks — like sending emails, printing reports, locating files for colleagues — other days I might be able to finish an entire project in an hour. Related Stories The Rise of The Smart Magazine The 2013 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide How to Avoid the Bad Meeting Trap.