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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. This is not smart. This is not smart. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. They are the foundation on which everything else is built.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). My assistant looks at my calendar weeks away and helps me think about the time needed to complete projects or get ready for presentations. Appropriately assertive. Effectively manages my calendar with efficiency in mind.