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Let’s talk team bonding

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When a team is aligned, energized and working together towards a common goal, nothing can stop them! Time is one of the scarcest resources we have and when you donate your time, it increases your feeling of time affluence. Did you know, when employee engagement is high, revenue growth is 2.5 Giving Is Good. Read the entire report here.

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So you’ve been asked to organise an event… now what?

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What are the goals and objectives for the event? What resources do we have / what can be utilised? Do you need additional resources such as a venue finding agency to help? This doesn’t have to be finance related, the outcomes could be a whole host of things specific to your company.

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Understanding your boss

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At this meeting: Find out your boss’ priorities and goals. Work out what commitments and resources you’ll need to be successful in your job. Start by getting a one-on-one meeting booked in. Get a sense of their personality (although this will become clearer over time). This should give you a good base to build from.

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Are you a networked PA?

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Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. Networking is ultimately about sharing your goals with others and supporting them as they try to achieve theirs.

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Getting buy in from the boss

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Time out of the office can improve creative thinking and problem solving, it also provides an opportunity to meet new people that can help with resources and connections. External networking will broaden the playing fields. Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals? Be prepared to negotiate if necessary.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

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Human Resources. Key results expected – ideally SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. Business Continuity Planning Co-ordinator. Supervise and train other clerical staff. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. Risk Management. Stakeholder Management.

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Brain picking and other mentoring benefits

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Decisive and focused on achieving goals. Finally here are a few personality traits to look out for in a good mentor, A good knowledge of the business. Positive and enthusiastic about your role and the type of work you do. Successful but have also learnt from their mistakes. You can follow me on twitter @PracticalPA. Filed under: Career.

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