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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. PA Networking.

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Which events should your boss attend in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

Most of our organisations and our managers are continuing to question the return on investment and the value of business events. As assistants we filter through hundreds of requests for our managers to attend conferences throughout the year. These will allow you to suggest which events your boss should attend in 2014. .

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The 10 Best Books for Creativity

Success

Including activities such as “Units of Energy Critique,” meant to hone judgment and evaluation skills and “Expert Eyes,” meant to encourage the fostering of observational skills, the book is simultaneously educational and lighthearted, meant to teach without judgment of your current skill set. By Pavan Soni. By Rob Walker.

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3 “Needs” of Time Management

Ian's Messy Desk

The post 3 “Needs” of Time Management appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Before you can start managing your time, you have to analyse how it’s being used. If a regular sales report is needed, perhaps an assistant can prepare the information. Put your delegating skills to work. On time management.

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8 Soft Skills That Make for a Great Assistant

Audacious Admin

Written by Sharon Tsao , recruiting & HR Expert Posted on LinkedIn 11/18/2014 Link to original post ​If you’ve ever seen The Devil Wears Prada , you may believe that being an administrative assistant is a stepping stone to something greater. Soft skills are those character traits and interpersonal skills.

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Technology Training Tuesday: Advanced Minute Taking & Excel Pivot Tables

Office Dynamics

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014. After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014.

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Technology Training Tuesday: Advanced Minute Taking & Excel Pivot Tables

Office Dynamics

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014. After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute-taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. Minute taking is a skill that great admins should develop. Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014.

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