Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sure, I worked on projects that contributed to the success of the organisation but I had many skills that were not used because nobody knew I had them and I didn’t proactively promote them. Assistant’s work with suppliers on a regular basis and can easily research and suggest new suppliers which might save the organisation money.

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Allwork

MAY 19, 2022

“The reasons for the persistence and spread of bad behavior are legion: a global economy, with its demands for rapid decisions and around-the-clock interactions, overburdens leaders, employees, suppliers, and customers. Employees with bad managers/leaders begin to replicate the same behavior as them. Great bosses directly impact productivity.

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2022

Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. I was caught in the middle of a scandal, between one supplier and thousands of people I made promises to. It wasn’t just my money, either.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. I found them to be valuable assets not only because of their knowledge and well-established relationships with suppliers but their buying power as well. I think you get the idea.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 20, 2017

The conference will look at how the industry is changing, how the role is evolving and what skills are required to keep up with these new demands. This is a big leap for many assistants, but one we must take in order to move the industry forward. A task that springs to mind is working with suppliers. Last but not least.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! So we asked our attendees what they thought about their career paths, skills development, performance reviews , and any other developmental aspects of their jobs.

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Training Networking PowerPoint Suppliers 182

Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Glocalization  refers to the integration of local differences in the cost and availability of skills to a standardized global structure that enables their use. Key quote: … by the beginning of the 21 st  century, ownership of large-scale infrastructures no longer determined business success in a growing number of industries.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 13, 2023

Most industries have large inefficiencies which represent a major opportunity and the potential for productivity gains is enormous. Best practices in multiple industries are built over many years. How can leaders know what their teams and contractors are doing?

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

You have just begun the journey towards being a specialist in the permanent cosmetics industry-an exciting and rewarding profession. How else can you perfect your skills if you do not professionalise your skills? Permanent makeup industry has several procedures done on the eyebrows, lips, eyeliners and facials.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The event will appeal to a wide variety of industries from micro businesses to medium and large SMEs, welcoming 4000+ owners, showcasing over 60+ speakers. 2023’s event will showcase best-in-class suppliers who will deliver solutions designed to help thriving businesses succeed.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles. Actions the industry should take: Increased networking and communication; growth of PA networks.

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Suppliers 2017 Networking International 100

Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

Skill sets required to be successful in this field are broad, and as a result, employees must possess different skills to perform well in human resources. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills. This could include looking after employees, managers, customers, suppliers and clients.

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Payroll Negotiating Salary Suppliers 52

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. Actually, a lot of the PA skills I picked up working in London really helped. Extending your network and working with global suppliers . Learning a new language.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Every session is designed to enhance your unique tool kit of skills. There will be a number of specific soft skills sessions for assistants, including an interactive keynote, from award winning coach and author Jenny Garrett, on confidence in the workplace. Places are still available for only £300+VAT.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

Join Jonathan Bradshaw as he explores his company’s rich archive of behavioural research and uncovers insights, as well as practical tips, tools and techniques, on how to improve your performance as an Assistant by communicating more effectively with suppliers, customers, colleagues and most importantly your Executive.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

We can however use the events industry to make small but significant changes. Wherever you are planning your event ask your venue to ensure they buy local food and drink product and wherever possible use local suppliers. Here are 5 easy changes that can be made today. This notion is true of whatever city you are in. Hannah Luffman.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

There were a number of Executives in attendance supporting their assistants including a senior Managing Director who spoke about his commitment to training and improving skills for assistants within BlackRock. This knowledge sharing also works across industries. brokers) that can be difficult to work with.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? In the minds of these industries we are the people to get around and the barrier to overcome. Tanya Battel. Louise Jones.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. IT training.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

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. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life. The magazine subscription is entirely free to anyone who works as a PA, EA or senior admin professional.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

T he global economy has experienced several recessions since the industrial revolution, however, the current recession is unique in many respects. Previous recessions affected traditional industry and resulted in large populations finding themselves out of work and with no hope of future employment. Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits.

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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! Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . Our Executives travel far and wide, they are often away from home for long stretches of time and have to rely on our organisational skills to get them from A to B. We really do have world-class speakers talking all thing business travel.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. 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.

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Social Media Twitter Suppliers 2015 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. If so highlight this and what is going on in your industry.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

When making sure you and your people have the skills they need to become successful project managers it’s important to look beyond the project management certification. However, there are other skills that will also improve performance.

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Training Project Management Negotiating Assertiveness 40

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

6 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 6 Responses to “ 5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses &# Dean Soto Said on November 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am I depends on the type of training, but there are two free ways to get free training in presentation skills and sometimes tachnology skills.

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On The Job

AUGUST 19, 2010

For example, you can join a social network such as LinkedIn, where you create a profile that outlines your interests, skills and abilities. Or, you can use Twitter to connect with others who are in your industry or have similar interests. Those online connections serve as a sort of “prepatory” networking course, he says.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Though youll be prepared to answer questions, youll have plenty of your own questions to ask, based on the research youve already done about that particular company, their competitors, and industry trends.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. Basic web skills will be needed to maintain a website and good communication skills will be essential in order to convince your clients that you really know what you are doing! Place testimonials (and the photographic evidence!) Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

With a financial industry that disproportionately targets marginalized groups while giving advantages to cisgendered white men, the very act of a woman pursuing financial literacy and wellness is feminist. This industry was not created to be easily accessible for women, and it can be challenging to know where to start.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Start-ups to save the UK economy says Digby Jones : The former head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Lord Digby Jones, claims that small businesses alone will rescue the struggling UK economy. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Yet as soon as these women have a child they are placed on a ‘has-been’ pile with their skills and talents lost. And people claim our country has a skills shortage? I meet these ladies all the time, and often they come from large corporate backgrounds, and have a fantastic skill set. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. Skills needed: The only essential skills for this business are knowledge of CV writing and the ability to write well. www.iva-machine.co.uk

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ideally they should follow a proven path, just perhaps from some other business, industry or expert. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Here’s a recommendation for a business coach – [link] Jason Hommel Said on December 23rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm Those tips are applicable to everyone, not just businessmen.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 11, 2017

We will compare the skills and the level of support required in these different environments, the challenges and the benefits. These are just a few of our sessions, over the two days we will also have skills workshops, panel sessions, breakout groups and loads of chances for you to network with each other.

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