Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I am so proud and delighted to launch the first conference from Practically Perfect PA – The Assist Conference 2015. I wanted to give all of my readers more information on the conference and why I think it is going to be a fantastic event. The role of networking internally and externally to help assistants develop.

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Allwork

MARCH 25, 2024

Tim Rowe Tim Rowe, the founder and CEO of Cambridge Innovation Center, is a prominent figure in the realm of flexible workspaces and industry specialization. His significant contributions to reshaping company cultures and advancing urban revitalization through intentional industry focus make him a key influencer in the future of work.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

After so much anticipation, the Office Dynamics Conference, titled the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , opened on Tuesday evening September 30th with the Social Fusion Mixer. Joan Burge walked us through Daniel Pink’s ideas on the Conceptual Age and how new skills and competencies are coming to the forefront.

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Allwork

AUGUST 7, 2023

This can be achieved through formal education, certifications, attending workshops, seminars, and staying updated with industry trends and best practices. Network and engage in professional associations: Attend industry conferences, join relevant professional associations, and participate in networking events.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles. Greater training for PAs.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2019

Office Dynamics International is the global industry leader in the development and presentation of sophisticated executive and administrative assistant training, coaching, and resources. For the first time ever, we will be introducing the Joan Burge Innovation Award at the 2019 Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. Promote Yourself Internally. Here are some things you can start doing at work right now: Read the industry pubs and blogs, and then share articles and ideas with your team, leadership, boss and/or other departments that could help them do their jobs better or motivate them.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Besides all the cuddling with my furry friend, I enjoy online and offline networking, watching movies and travelling. I also love to share my knowledge and expertise with the Office Admin industry and therefore accept international speaking engagements and writing opportunities. IMA offers a variety of trainings and conferences.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2023

An inaugural conference that gave insight into how the UK furnishing industry is mitigating climate change proved an outstanding success. In between the presentations there were plenty of networking sessions offering delegates the opportunity to connect and learn from each other.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 7, 2018

Yesterday I flew to San Diego (with Jill and Brian from ODI), to attend the ATD International Conference and Exposition for 3 days. This is the training industry’s premier event with about 10,000 attendees, 300+ breakout sessions, and more than 600+ exhibitors. I am so jazzed! It’s amazing and can be overwhelming. Joan Burge.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

For now, here are 5 reasons why a Virtual Summit is absolutely necessary for the PA industry. Getting the budget to attend a conference might be one thing, but asking your organisation to pay for flights and accommodation is difficult at best. We don’t have anything like this in our industry. Starting out as a VA.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Specialize in crafting memorable corporate gatherings, such as conferences, meetings, and product launches. Executive Recruitment: Finding Top Talent for Success Capitalize on your network and eye for talent by venturing into executive recruitment. Businesses are always seeking top-notch executives to lead their organizations.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them. Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Internal & External Training. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network. Richard Branson.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

We have always tried to make the events a little different to other conferences in the industry and we have always had good feedback from our efforts. The Virtual Summit is a full day conference for the early booking price of £50. This is the first event of its kind for the PA industry so you might have a few questions.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

For now, here are 5 reasons why a Virtual Summit is absolutely necessary for the PA industry. Getting the budget to attend a conference might be one thing, but asking your organisation to pay for flights and accommodation is difficult at best. We don’t have anything like this in our industry. Starting out as a VA.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

To do this, you need to constantly look for opportunities to develop and expand your skillset, nurture your network and professional relationships, set short and long-term goals, and adapt to industry trends. Network and Build Relationships. Leverage Your Personal Brand. Your personal brand is a powerful tool in career curation.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles. Greater training for PAs.

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All Things Admin

MAY 26, 2021

COVID-19 brought the travel industry to its knees, but as vaccinations roll out and restrictions loosen, we’re getting closer to a place where we can move freely again. Tap into your online networks to ask others what they are seeing and experiencing firsthand. Conferences and events may be a go one week and called off the next.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 10, 2024

With an estimated 27,000 delegates from 90 countries, MIPIM is still a force to be reckoned with when it comes to opportunities to network and learn as delegates, with organisations using the week to deliver news, insights and thinking. This included waste minimisation, carbon reduction, social impact and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2015

We held our first Assist Travel conference and exhibition on Friday 25th September at the Hilton Bankside and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The hotel itself was not open to guests and you could literally smell the fresh paint in the conference space. As you can imagine I was really excited to get the conference started.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This two-day event promises to bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the latest trends, insights, and strategies in workplace design and management. Here is a deep dive into the agenda that will be explored in detail at the conference stages next week. The event already has a successful London show.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2014

Having been established in the incentive travel industry for over a decade now, I can state with confidence that we at First Event have seen it all; events to recognise success, reward achievement, inspire motivation, build relations and give back to communities. About First Event. This post is sponsored by First Event.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Technology now allows individuals easier access to new opportunities and recruitment agencies are much more adapt at targeting the right candidates through social media and networking websites.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

So, at the beginning of this year I asked a few assistants who I think are fantastic to sit on The Practically Perfect PA Advisory Panel and… Well… Advise me on areas of the blog, the industry and stuff that they think you guys will like to know. Roxanne is always full of brilliant ideas and is a fantastic writer.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

At the Assist Conference last year we had a session on personal branding and the speaker asked each of us ‘what are you good at?’ Well, it seems to be the skill of the moment within the industry. Networking. Having a network to fall back on when something goes wrong is so helpful. That is what this feature is going to do.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

So, at the beginning of this year I asked a few assistants who I think are fantastic to sit on The Practically Perfect PA Advisory Panel and… Well… Advise me on areas of the blog, the industry and stuff that they think you guys will like to know. Roxanne is always full of brilliant ideas and is a fantastic writer.

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Allwork

JUNE 30, 2022

So, I’m really looking forward to hearing Cheryl’s experiences of people management in different industries and how she feels the future of work is shaping up. So, I had a series of experiences through, believe it or not, networks, where for most of my career I haven’t really had to apply for a job.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The Confederation of British Industry found that 74% of employers look for applicants with conversational ability in a second language. It will also open up international travel and networking opportunities. It literally pays off to be bilingual. per year for you. Learning a foreign language increases your cultural knowledge.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

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. Throughout 2013 we noticed a huge increase in PA networking with a number of local networking groups springing up across the UK.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

If you want to rise to the top 99th percentile of administrative professionals, getting certified and earning a professional designation can be a quick way to demonstrate, in an outer way, the internal commitment you’ve already been working hard at in less visible ways. Today’s garage startups will be the industry standard next year.

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Ideas.Ted

JULY 16, 2021

Even though cities have been centers of culture, ideas and industry since the Neolithic Revolution 12,000 years ago (!) , today’s urban-centric global civilization is just a couple of hundred years old. TransMilenio — an impressive network of rapid-transit bus routes — opened in 2000. Bogotá, Colombia’s ciclovia.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The day had gone pretty much as you would imagine – being shuffled between conference rooms and offices meeting various team members, answering carefully planned questions, hearing all about how great the company was to work for. International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Best: Conferences.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2015

I was working on Office Dynamics 25 year timeline the past few days and as I journeyed through all 25 years, I realized how blessed I have been to work with tens of thousands of amazing administrative professionals and executives in every size organization and every industry. friendly and care, you will build networks to the universe and.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. We all belonged to varying industry sectors but one thing became clear which united us all – we had all inherited generic job specs full of clichés rather than ones based on our actual remits and duties. I’m curious to know how the original Job Spec evolved.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve also had the opportunity to speak at administrative professional and executive assistant conferences all over the world, including Hong Kong, Thailand, and Germany. —David K., I’ve worked with CEOs, professional athletes, Fortune 100 board members, billionaires, pastors—and their assistants—in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Verification of skills and knowledge level against an industry standard. International Association of Administrative Professionals. Office Dynamics International. If you’re feeling particularly generous, send them to a conference too! There is another better way… Certification. Why get certified?

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