Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

They are incredibly supportive of their member’s professional development and the evolution of the industry as a whole. Founded in 1974, the IMA has been at the forefront of our continuously changing industry for over 40 years. Else-Britt Lundgren, will be speaking to the attendees about the power of networking for assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Let your connections know that you are active and relevant in your industry. Join ones that are relevant to your industry and personal brand. Contribute to industry forums, show your knowledge, experience and insights and link back to your URL. Out of sight means out of mind. Tag people and companies in your status updates.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is worth doing regardless of your role or industry, but particularly valuable in a role as variable as that of a PA. Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible. Solution: If there isn’t a PA network in your organisation, create one! Participate in forums and events.

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Training Networking PowerPoint Skills 182

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

For now, here are 5 reasons why a Virtual Summit is absolutely necessary for the PA industry. You will be able to network and interact with each other, share your thoughts on the content and connect via social media. We don’t have anything like this in our industry. We need to do things to keep the industry fresh.

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Social Media 2017 Training Networking 145

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles. Actions the industry should take: Increased networking and communication; growth of PA networks. Establish industry-wide career development goals.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers 2017 Networking International 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 17, 2017

The summit brings together leaders from the various PA Associations around the globe to discuss issues facing the industry as a whole. If anything the amount of online resources, blogs, PA clubs, networking groups, magazines, award ceremonies, conferences, associations and everything in between is growing! You don’t, right?

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2018 Training Networking UPS 176

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

For now, here are 5 reasons why a Virtual Summit is absolutely necessary for the PA industry. You will be able to network and interact with each other, share your thoughts on the content and connect via social media. We don’t have anything like this in our industry. We need to do things to keep the industry fresh.

Social Media 100

Social Media 2017 Training Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 2, 2017

So far, we have 25 official hubs dotted around the world from large conglomerates, universities, the travel, fashion and leisure industry and some very funky startups. We believe our Hubs offer an excellent opportunity for internal PA networks to get together for the day, and to use the content to develop their careers.

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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. That is a full day’s worth of career development, key skills training, online networking and industry updates for £50… Yup! What is a virtual summit?

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2017 Networking Training Travel 140

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2017

I also thought, this experience would help if I wanted to get a different job outside of the PA industry because I had lots of new skills. Extending your network and working with global suppliers . This new found openness has really helped me networking for business. What characteristics do you need to work abroad?

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Suppliers Networking Travel Stress 192

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Our social media gurus are real examples of how online networking benefits assistants. There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. Moving the assistant industry forward must come from within the industry itself.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2017

If, however, you would like to make money for your organisation in a more traditional way think about networking. There are lots of opportunities for assistants to network either through industry events or through specific assistant events. Not many of your colleagues can say that! What can you sell at these events.

Suppliers 210

Suppliers 2017 Confidence Promotion 210

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2017

Every session, speaker, topic, roundtable, panel, debate and networking activities will focus on the future of the role. Keep up to date with the latest developments and learn what is in store for the PA industry. Get to know everyone in the room through structured networking and interactive sessions. A Virtual World.

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2018 2017 Confidence Skills 186

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

His Manifesto “The Executive Assistant: What I Am” has exploded through the worldwide EA network with thousands of assistants viewing and “liking” it on social media. As many of you will know, Adam is a world-renowned EA educator.

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2017 Social Media Confidence International 164

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 26, 2016

What stuff should we be debating, what is going on, what should be changed and what is working well within the Assistant industry. What support networks are out there that can help us support and guide each other? The only other thing is regarding what being involved in networks can really do to benefit us.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2016

I’ve been thinking about the industry a lot recently. There is so much going on at the moment – from events to week long training programmes; blogs to published books; new networking groups to professional associations. This probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering I blog about being an assistant!

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Networking AT&T Training UPS 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. For assistants who need to update their little black book of contacts we will have a brilliant ‘speed networking’ session where all of the delegates will be swapping details on those great suppliers.

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2017 Suppliers 2016 Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

In her session Leni will be sharing her thoughts on the changes she has seen in the industry, the traits that high flying Executives Assistants need to have to succeed in the role and she will be answering that age old question – what exactly do Executive’s want in their Assistant? Simone White, Personal Assistant at BlackRock.

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Mentoring 2016 Training Social Media 150

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.

2016 140

2016 2013 Mentoring Project Management 140

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Calendars Training Travel 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Calendars Training Travel 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Calendars Training Travel 100

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. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network. If so highlight this and what is going on in your industry.

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Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

At Assist Travel you will meet with travel suppliers who anticipate your needs, network with like-minded assistants and learn from travel professionals who understand the industry inside and out. When it comes to the travel industry there is so much choice. Networking opportunities for travel booking assistants.

2016 100

2016 Travel Suppliers 2015 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! It was brilliant to have a little networking objective for the show because like everyone else I don’t find networking all that easy!

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Business Cards Training Networking Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 14, 2016

I was really pleased that we had 50 assistants at the events, all there to discuss the issues that face assistants and the industry as a whole. During the event we took each question and discussed the reasons why these issues are still so prevalent in the industry and what changes we can make to ensure they are resolved.

Skills 100

Skills Collaborate AT&T Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. PA Networking. Niche networking is a big trend for 2014 so it would seem assistants are ahead of the curve on this one!

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2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

By doing this you will become aware of what is going on in your industry & profession, potential training / conferences, networking associations, publications to read, awards to enter etc. I can personally recommend the EUMA and Executive Secretary Magazine groups for interactive social networking across the globe.

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Suppliers 2015 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2016

Social Media and online networking. During the course of the event we will look to resolve some of the big questions that face our industry today. Inbox Management. Diary Management. Minute taking. Organising boards and Committee papers. Online meetings. Venues and room bookings. Table planning. The Big Questions.

Social Media 100

Social Media Travel Forms Networking 100

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. This post is sponsored by First Event.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

You are not connected / networked with the right people. Experiences (where have you gained your expertise from e.g. projects, industry etc.). This is a guest post from Heather White, Networking & Personal Brand Expert. This is usually because: You haven’t shared enough of what you do with others. You don’t have enough time.

Skills 100

Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Well, it seems to be the skill of the moment within the industry. Networking. Having a strong network before internally in your organisation and with other assistants, clients and suppliers is pretty crucial these days. Having a network to fall back on when something goes wrong is so helpful.

Skills 100

Skills Suppliers Confidence Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There are plenty of training opportunities for assistants but so many of us don’t attend external training events – in fact according to the recent Practically Perfect PA Industry snapshot 52% of respondents had not attending a training event in the last two years! Can you imagine another professional saying that?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I continue to be completely amazed by what these assistants achieve and how they continue to push our industry forward. She has worked at Visit Belfast for the last 5 years and she is a member of the @BelfastPAs networking group. We are in the process of planning our first event in November, a networking lunch. Networking.

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Social Media Networking Promotion Agenda 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

I think it will be another interesting year for assistants with lots of changes and further challenges for our industry. Remember assistants need to keep up to date with the latest innovations in our industries as much as any other profession. I hope you all feel the same and are looking forward to the next twelve months.

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2013 Social Media 2012 Salary 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2015

We used this session as a bit of a networking / ice breaker. Throughout the day our delegates had meetings with our exhibitors who represented a variety of suppliers within the travel industry. During lunch we made sure that everyone had some time to network and chat. It was a big hit and got everyone talking!

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2015 Travel Suppliers Networking 100