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10 reasons to attend Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few months I have been busy behind the scenes working on the programme for Assist 2016. For Assistants who book meetings, organise events and manage client entertainment it is vital that you keep up to date with all of the latest venues, coolest restaurants and bars. It is on Friday 26th February in London.

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Welcome to the new Practically Perfect PA Website

Practically Perfect PA

Well, some might say that I happen to get bored pretty easily and want to change things on a fairly regular basis… Other’s might say the old blog needed modernisation and a new fresh look… I couldn’t possibly comment. Over the last year I have been regularly adding new features to the blog.

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All work and some play: the rise of the ‘Bleisure’ travellers

Practically Perfect PA

There’s also something particularly poignant about sitting down to a table set for one in an unfamiliar restaurant amid the sound of strange accents and clinking glasses. We haven’t calculated our travel stat for 2016 as yet, but in 2015 Steve was on the road 171 days to 44 cities in 11 countries,’ she said.

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Using social media to empower Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Through my work it has enabled me to make great restaurant, hotel and venue contacts. Check out Jennifer’s recent blog on Social Media and Assistants. Friday 20th May 2016 London Marriott Hotel Kensington. In relation to clients it puts a face to a name and makes them feel more comfortable. Follow Jennifer @jencorcoran_pa.

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Assistant to the Assistant: Breaking down the AI hype

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Whilst trying to churn out some minutes I was posed with the question by a colleague of what the dress code was of the restaurant we would be attending that evening. But as she told me that the restaurant had a “no denim and no thongs” policy, I overheard one of my team mates having a bit of a chuckle behind me to his fellow colleague. “An

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She’s best known for her award-winning blog, which has inspired millions of moms in more than 160 countries. She was the founder of an award-winning, modern-Chinese fast casual restaurant in Shanghai, and her work has been featured in The New York Times , BBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal , Fast Company , Fortune and more.

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Ep 242: Nicki Cave on Managing a Team of Assistants and Finding Happiness in Your Work

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Ronald Reagan CONNECT WITH NICKI Nicki on LinkedIn Article Nicki contributed to on BCG’s blog – The Heart of CEO Effectiveness ABOUT NICKI Nicki Cave is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Dallas EA/AA team. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.