Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

We are both passionate about the role and had similar goals for the network, so after some excited messages back and forth to each other NESS was born. It’s still early days for NESS and we are still learning – but we have some great long-term plans for the network. What are the objectives of the network?

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 12, 2013

I believe this is and will become the norm for assistants so we must adapt and learn how to juggle all of our bosses demands without dropping any of the important balls we have flung up in the air, while also, you know, remaining sane! Remember that all of you should share the same goals. So how do we do this? Offer solutions.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” Give me an example of a goal that you set yourself and how you went about achieving it? I was really pleased with my success.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

The good thing of this job is the fact that it is very diverse, so I always have things to learn, challenges to overcome and goals to achieve. I feel a little bit weird giving advice being such a rookie, but something that I have clear to myself is to never stop learning and improving my knowledge.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 13, 2015

If you have two bosses demanding all of your time it may be best to let them sort it out between the two of them, they should have the same goals but as we all know this isn’t necessarily the case in business! It is also worth reminding them that you have also put their work first in the past! Offer solutions.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 3, 2015

I decided to start the Assist Conference with a quick look at a few inspirational assistants who I felt our attendees could learn from. The importance of having your career goals, always, at the front of your mind. My examples embodied the Assist Conference objectives: The need to change other people’s behaviours and your own.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It was not the tasks at hand that were of concern, as I could do these with my eyes closed, but it was learning and understanding new systems and processes which were time-consuming when I had strict deadlines to adhere to. For me, this new role has been an excellent learning experience. The internet is a great learning tool.

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Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At this meeting: Find out your boss’ priorities and goals. You can learn how your boss works through a combination of monitoring their personality and their specific habits. This guide looks at how you can get on to your boss’ wavelength quickly and easily. Start by getting a one-on-one meeting booked in.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

A place to come, learn and realise that there was at least one other PA that felt the same way you did and was facing the same every day issues you were (and some of the triumphs too!) To never doubt my ability and stay focused on my goals. We’ve only really been going as team for a year and it’s been a steep learning curve.

Networking 100

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. Multiple Hats i.e. Fire Marshall / First Aider / Learning Champion. Key results expected – ideally SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. Event Management – Deductive and Inductive Reasoning. Risk Management.

Social Media 100

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Be mindful of your end goal – you need to tie in your request for L&D to your current position and how it will prepare you and your boss for the future. Will you share your learning with other Assistants thus increasing the ROI? Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals? Be prepared to negotiate if necessary.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

Networking is ultimately about sharing your goals with others and supporting them as they try to achieve theirs. If you are not sure of what to talk about then ask questions and listen and learn. External networking will broaden the playing fields. In order to be successful you need to be credible and authentic. You are worth it!

Networking 100

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 15, 2016

Judgement – Learn to read your manager. Communication – Regular 1:1s and openness mean you are both on the same page and working towards the same goal. Always, under every circumstance ensure complete discretion when needed.

2017 100

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

They are an online events business and we are helping them with their marketing so I have been learning about hybrid and online events. I also hopped from one industry to another so I had to constantly learn how these business were run, the jargon that was used and the different codes of conduct each industry sector had.

AT&T 100

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2012

I would highly recommend having a mentor at work and although you might not have thought about it before the benefits can be considerable, here are a few that I encountered: I was learning from someone more experienced than me. Decisive and focused on achieving goals. Successful but have also learnt from their mistakes.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Filing Twitter Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

I was able to learn some of the tools they used which have been really invaluable. the project goals. you can share the learning with other departments in your company. This has happened to me so many times throughout my career as an Executive Assistant! This includes: a short description about the project.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Project Management Training Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Yes but only because it was a prerequisite not because of what I learned by getting a degree. However, without the discipline I learned in college, I wouldn’t have been as good as I became. The degree gives you the knowledge and the experience puts all you have learned into practice, and we also learn from our mistakes.

AT&T 100

AT&T Skills Interviewing Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2015

Absorb the information on your company’s website and try and learn new skills where possible such as reading balance sheets. If you work in the markets, keep an eye on the key financial headlines. We should all read the news daily, whatever we do. There is so much information online these days, not to mention internet-based courses.

Confidence 100

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 16, 2013

It can really help you focus on your career development and future goals. Lastly, continue to learn and update the skills that you want to be seen as an expert in. Understanding how you come across will really help you market yourself and really sell the key attributes that you have.

Skills 100

Skills Confidence Management Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2015

The importance of having your career goals, always, at the front of your mind. With a mix of formats, the conference will focus on best practice and learning form other assistants. Together we will look at how we can improve ourselves personally and professionally.

2014 100

2014 2013 Skills AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 10, 2012

They were a great bunch to be a round and during my time there I did learn a lot about the dark art of project management! The goal of this stage is to get rid of as much stuff as possible however there will be stuff left. This should be organised into two areas – things that will be used every day and things I use occasionally.

Filing 100

Filing Project Management Environment Holidays 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 23, 2016

Sharing best practice for assistants: Through best practice assistants can learn, grow and add new skills to their tool kits. We will focus on best practice and learning from other assistants. We all have different experiences within the industry and we have personal goals that we want to accomplish in our career.

2017 124

2017 Skills Confidence Learning 124

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The importance of having your career goals, always, at the front of your mind. We will focus on best practice and learning form other assistants. We all have different experiences within the industry and we have personal goals that we want to accomplish in our career. Even if you have no intention of changing roles. What now? .

2015 100

2015 Confidence Skills Goals 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Motivate…my colleagues every single day and bring the team together as we fight for common goals. You learn from failures, not from success. Never stop learning! Support…my two managing directors on the highest level as possible in their day to day business matters. What is your morning routine before you get into the office?

Mentoring 172

Mentoring International 2006 Facebook 172

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

TRAVO ’s goal is to boil down your arsenal of travel tools, ranging from sticky notes to Excel spreadsheets, to one single booking and planning platform. Our inspiration and drive for this goal has stemmed directly from conversations from admins just like yourself!

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