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News from Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

I am absolutely delighted to announce the Assist Conference 2016 programme. Interview session: Creating an effective partnership with your Executive. During the course of the conference we will look at all manner of things that will help assistants improve their skill sets and remain relevant as the industry changes.

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Advancing Women in Tech: Executive Nancy Wang’s Forward-Thinking Nonprofit

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She also founded, in 2016, a nonprofit membership organization , Advancing Women in Tech, which “accelerates careers and addresses diversity gaps in leadership.” This interview has been edited for length and clarity. federal government, Deloitte, Google and Rubrik before landing her at AWS. There was that beginning.

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12 Days of Christmas Webinar: Must-Have Skills for 2017

Office Dynamics

What are the eight must-have skills for executive and administrative assistants for today? As you enter into 2017, be sure you are equipped with this top-notch skill set. Joan also talks about one bonus skill, tune in to see what it is. We invite you to watch the webinar replay: Must-Have Skills for 2017. Bonus Resources.

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How You Can Combat Collaboration Overload to Improve Company Performance—and Your Own

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A 2016 Harvard Business Review article found that over the past two decades, time spent by leadership and employees in collaborative activities has grown by more than 50%. Rob Cross, author of Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead and Restore Your Well-Being , has conducted over 800 interviews with high performers.

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Episode 387: Stephen Warley talks about Self-Awareness, Reflecting and Life Skills

Productivityist

He founded Life Skills That Matter in 2016, a platform that teaches individuals how to create a business that is in alignment with their values, needs and abilities. Life Skills That Matter Podcast. The post Episode 387: Stephen Warley talks about Self-Awareness, Reflecting and Life Skills appeared first on Productivityist.

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Ep 221: Jennifer Chamberlin on Working From Home and Seeing Yourself as More Than Just an Assistant

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Jennifer Chamberlin launched My Bilingual VA in 2016 after working as a Personal / Executive Assistant in Paris for 15 years. Through her experiences, she has developed strong administrative skills and a good knowledge of HR procedures. She is a good communicator, takes the initiative and has exceptional organization skills.

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Some Gen Zers Are Including Their Social Media on Resumes—Should You?

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Gone are the days when job applicants scrambled to update their privacy settings and delete compromising photos of party nights from their social accounts before a job interview. This is an increase from the 2016 list, where only 20% reported being active on these platforms. That was enough to invite her for an interview,” she says.