Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Sometimes you will have to make a hard copy of the information and in these circumstances make sure the paperwork is not left on your desk unless you are there. The number one way to keep documents confidential is to limit access to the information.

Gossip 177

Gossip Filing Management UPS 177

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2019

Assistants have to work collaboratively with their Executives so that information flows easily between the two of you, you can help plan their workflow properly and communicate more effectively.

2019 153

2019 Collaborate Management 153

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 7, 2017

You can save the information for a later date from anywhere, including articles and videos you see on social media and over email. There is a lot of information out there for PAs and it goes without saying that time is precious to us. Here are all the details…. What is Pocket? What does it do? Why does it benefit Assistants?

Social Media 174

Social Media Travel Phones Email 174

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2018

We have a brilliant line-up of speakers and the programme is packed full of practical sessions with loads of information you can […]. This summer’s Virtual Summit takes place on Friday 22nd June at 9 am GMT+1 and we are just putting the final touches to the programme, which we are hoping to release next week.

UPS 150

UPS Management 150

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2017

For example, you could be the collator of all the information putting it together into a business plan to present to the senior team. You are ideal to act as the organiser and keep track of the information collated and chase people for their elements whilst putting together all the information already received.

Collaborate 194

Collaborate Purchasing 2017 Confidence 194

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 26, 2019

Using Airtable you can create visually appealing spreadsheets to calculate data, store information and make lists but also use it as a Customer Relationship Management tool, task tracker or project planner. Airtable takes the best aspects of spreadsheets and databases and puts them together. What does […].

Management 100

Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Some employers may be more willing than others to share knowledge and information. For more information on OpenMeet technology, please contact us here , or visit our blog to read more tips and advice about how to improve audience engagement at your meetings and events. Ask where else you can get involved and gain more experience.

Suppliers 203

Suppliers 2017 Networking International 203

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 17, 2015

iFly.com provides airport information on hundreds of airports, including flight status & tracking, airport amenities, terminal maps, parking, layover ideas, security information, and a wealth of information aimed at easing the burden of air travel. What is ifly.com? What does it do? How does it benefit assistants?

Travel 100

Travel International Management UPS 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Are you double handling information? Typing the minutes onto the laptop saves an incredible amount of time – if you’re writing your minutes in any form you’re double handling the information! But over the last decade with the advent of technology shorthand has become a dying art. A shorthand typist can be at a disadvantage.

Skills 185

Skills 2016 2015 Administrative Professionals 185

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

This information can come from the meeting background papers, talking to people, Googling and keeping up-to-date by reading articles from within your organisation. This is the ability to be able to sift through the information and work out what it is that really needs to be written down. Always take an extra pen.

Skills 188

Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 188

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 5, 2017

we have to be even more aware of how we deal with confidential and information that is discussed and communicated through technological channels. Anything you open will automatically save there, so if someone does have access to your computer they might be able to open sensitive information. Think about how your desk is positioned.

Google Docs 193

Google Docs Filing Phones Email 193

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 28, 2016

The say goes that information is King. For assistants information is everything! How do you work out what is important information and what is really just office gossip? Sometimes if you just ask how someone i or what they are working on you will get a whole load of information. Ask lots of questions.

Gossip 100

Gossip International Networking Confidence 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is the second of three blogs that we are producing based on all the great information and feedback we got from our workshop participants. Solution: PAs should make full use of annual reviews, as well as more informal ones. Above all, make sure you point out your contributions! PAs do not take advantage of Annual reviews.

Training 182

Training Networking PowerPoint Skills 182

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 20, 2018

Use CamCard to capture all your business cards, and all the contact information can be quickly & accurately read and saved to your smartphone. Here are the details: What is CamCard? Camcard lets you scan business cards and manage all your contacts online. What does Camcard do? Exchange electronic business […].

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2015

It’s not rude – it’s your job to be secretive about sensitive information. There’s no avoiding it – you are privy to some of the most significant information in your business. Many of your closest colleagues will expect you to be privy to information they’d love to know, and resisting them can be difficult.

Gossip 100

Gossip Filing Email Salary 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2017

Our next few blogs will be based on the insightful information we gathered from our workshop participants at the Assist Conference, covering topics such as how to ensure career development is central to the PA role, and how to ensure organisations value the work PAs do.

Suppliers 153

Suppliers 2017 Skills Networking 153

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 22, 2016

Our content ensures higher engagement levels, communication and retention of information. Follow the link for more information about Practically Perfect PA’s sponsored posts. Looking for something fun and engaging to bring a difference to your boring meetings or looking for a team build ideas? Our meetings are immersive to the core.

Collaborate 157

Collaborate Forms Email AT&T 157

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

TVs with vital brand information can be displayed interactively with striking graphics, images and videos. It permits the overlay of virtual information onto the real world that comes to life through smartphones or tablets. Follow the link for more information about Practically Perfect PA’s sponsored posts.

Social Media 100

Social Media Business Cards 2019 Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 20, 2015

The website really is packed full of information and is incredibly useful for anyone booking train travel across Europe and the rest of the world. There is so much information and detail, it really is an incredibly useful resource for anyone booking business travel. What does it do? How does it benefit assistants?

Travel 100

Travel Training Skills Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2017

Our next few blogs will be based on the insightful information we gathered from our workshop participants at the Assist Conference, covering topics such as how to ensure career development is central to the PA role, and how to ensure organisations value the work PAs do.

Suppliers 138

Suppliers 2017 Skills Networking 138

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 22, 2016

Informal meeting space. With small, intimate spaces in the two indoor bars and the external “cigar terrace” it is altogether a very informal space. As soon as I entered I felt the informal atmosphere drain away the stress. This is certainly a client entertainment type of hotel. Room Service and food.

Restaurants 133

Restaurants Travel Stress AT&T 133

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2015

If you are sending important information via a bulk email you must ensure the subject heading states that staff should read this email. Use short paragraphs and lots of images – Most people don’t have time to sit and read a massively long email instead they will skim the email for the information they require or are interested in.

Email 100

Email Social Media AT&T Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

The overall concept is to share best practice and information and to create a unified sense of collaboration between all Assistants. Knowledge sharing will cut down time for each PA and Manager to research information. We are after all brand ambassadors for our bosses, our company, ourselves and ultimately our profession.

International 100

International Networking Temping Agenda 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 31, 2012

Today I will look at the following issues we face – how do we keep the confidential information we have either overheard, read or been entrusted with a secret from our colleagues? If you initiate anything people will assume you are happy to part with other possibly more sensitive information at a later point. Office Gossip.

Gossip 100

Gossip Confidence Salary Email 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 3, 2015

We’ve gotten used to the same screens with pie charts, graphs and carefully bullet pointed information. Giving contact information digitally, especially after a face to face meeting, can be very impersonal. When reading from a screen, information isn’t registered as efficiently. This post is sponsored by Ro-Am Posters.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Business Cards 2013 Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 25, 2017

If your company does not have a branded template you should suggest this to your manager and design something for them, a simple word template with the following information will suffice: The name of the Committee meeting. The format of your minutes should be consistent and ideally you should be working from one minute taking template.

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PDF Agenda Management Skills 197

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2012

As assistants we are trusted with confidential information on a regular basis, we see our boss’ emails, we open their post and we often hear private details about other members of staff. Confidential information either over heard or trusted with. Confidential electronic documents (anything that is visible on your computer screen).

Gossip 100

Gossip Filing Email Calendars 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Always leave plenty of time – Embassies can request additional information and documentation without prior warning. To find out more information on our services, please visit our website www.blairvisas.co.uk Follow the link for more information about Practically Perfect PA’s sponsored posts. Complete all forms carefully.

Travel 100

Travel Stress International Forms 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

We are working our way through all of the information you gave us, but I thought today I would share a little bit more about you guys – the Practically Perfect PA readers! A huge thank you to everyone that took the time to complete this years Industry Snapshot and Practically Perfect PA survey. A word from our sponsor….

2016 100

2016 2015 Promotion Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Receive a HOW TO RUN A HUB organiser pack which will include exceptionally useful and detailed information on: Setting up the room. Direct access to the “Social Sidekick” who will be running the interactive elements on the day of the Summit. What to do to make the most of content covered on the day.

Purchasing 124

Purchasing Networking International Training 124

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 11, 2017

Change PDF information tags. PDF thumbnail, bookmark, & link support. Add text, shapes, whiteout & more to PDF files. Crop, move, delete and insert PDF pages. Create links to other PDF pages or web content. Encrypt PDF contents using a password. Add images to PDF files. Sign PDF documents using your scanned signature.

PDF 133

PDF Filing Forms Management 133

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 13, 2015

You have to gather information from a number of colleagues so that you can complete the work you have been given. As the days and weeks go by you have received most of the information you need and most of your colleagues have been really helpful. You know how often colleagues come to you to chase your Executive for information.

Email 100

Email AT&T Management UPS 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2014

But you need to find out some information about the market to refine what you’re looking for. Establish the search terms associated with what you’re looking for, and bookmark websites that provide the most comprehensive information. Social media is becoming an essential resource for career information. YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW.

Lifestyle 100

Lifestyle Social Media Skills Retirement 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 26, 2017

Assistants are asked to take down and remember a lot of information , so having a great note taking app on their phone can be pretty handy. Paper by 53 is really simple to use and it looks fantastic, which makes it a little easier to get in the habit of using it in the first place.

Doodle 153

Doodle Filing Phones Management 153

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2015

Never, ever, share information about your micromanager with your colleagues. Remember they don’t tend to know they are micromanaging so the more information you can gain from observing their management style the more effective you will be in working with them. Over share information. Start with the small things.

Management 100

Management Skills UPS 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 9, 2017

Basically Feedly lets you collect a lot of information in one place! Feedly, also lets you set up keyword searches, so you will see content relating to a particular topic. You can add secure content, so for example business reports. You can add YouTube channels and presentations. Why does it benefit Assistants?

Social Media 150

Social Media Phones UPS Management 150

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 21, 2015

A good gatekeeper should be able to handle most requests in a way that not only gives the person the information or time they are requesting but also pulls pieces together so the manager or CEO can provide the best response. Megan Stewart. Simple administrative tasks. Again this is a core requirement for any assistant.

Policies 100

Policies Promotion Management UPS 100