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Set Stretch Goals

Office Dynamics

I have asked them to write and give three-minute presentations; role play with participants; challenged them to think beyond the typical answer in class; project their voice; write diffi­cult development plans; and even come up on stage with me at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. And do you know what?

Goals 200
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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask. So, I did some research and prepared some answers to possible questions.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

Office Dynamics

Participate in employee committees in your office. I’ve been asked to participate in a committee focused on implementing Microsoft Office 365. Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Scholarship: We will be offering a scholarship for the 2016 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence [The Revolutionary Assistant].

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The Assistant Toolkit

Practically Perfect PA

I have just finished the regional events and we are just adding the final details to Assist Travel. On top of all of that, we have opened up bookings for next year’s Assist Conference. I wanted to spend a little bit of time today talking to you guys about the theme of next year’s conference. Minute Taking.

Skills 100
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Practically Perfect PA hits the road

Practically Perfect PA

After the success of the Assist Conference and Assist Travel, both of which are based in London. Organising boards and Committee papers. I have decided to hit the road and organise some events in other parts of the UK. So what do I have planned? Well, I’m going to run two free to attend events in Leeds and in Edinburgh.

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling. FlightTrack: £2.99 Miscellaneous.

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling. FlightTrack: £2.99 Miscellaneous.