Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Consult other PAs, your manager(s), and your organisation’s HR for advice in progressing your career development. Consider going into related fields that will use many of the skills you already have, such as Project Management, or a role within your organisation that you have learned about through your PA work.

Training 182

Training Networking PowerPoint Suppliers 182

Page Personnel

MAY 23, 2021

Many organisations set PDPs for staff as a standard and if managed correctly, enable people to take a stronger interest in building out their skills and competencies. Lunch and learns’ – schedule monthly or bi-monthly lunchtime sessions where internal or external industry experts can speak about what they do and how it fits into the business.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Skills Equipment Training 52

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights. So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft.

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

These responsibilities require an individual who is proficient in computer software programs, communication skills, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills- to name a few. Attend seminars and conferences, subscribe to professional publications, get or become a mentor, and take classes (i.e. computer software).

Filing 100

Filing IAAP Fax Calendars 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

Sharing expertise, mentoring and offering to cover for your colleague during their vacation or for a medical emergency, are all great contributors to peer synergy. Working together can mean cross-training for out-of-office coverage and expansion of what the team together can accomplish that one person alone cannot do.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Agenda Medical Mentoring 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’ve attended numerous seminars in leadership, time management, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, meeting planning, event planning, and disaster recovery planning (Joan Eisendot and her website are fantastic resources) as well as is Tyler Davidson at Meetings Focus magazine/website, and freely shared the knowledge with my peers and anyone who asked.

IAAP 100

IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Find a mentor. Be a mentor - or help someone else with their career. Stay current. Get more training.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 30, 2013

I acknowledge your presence! :) Q: Do you have experience or ideas for encouragement and continued motivation for upper level management? And thank you to new readers who are following my blog! I do check my stats almost every day! Our valuable leaders don't appear on the outside to need this but I think we all need rejuvenation.

Holidays 40

Holidays Gifts 2013 Social Media 40

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use it to manage overwhelm when your world is freakin'! Break It Down And Take The First Step When you're overwhelmed by a large project, a big mess or huge task at hand, break it down into small, manageable pieces or individual steps and then identify the first, or most important step/task. a 6x9(ish) spiral notebook.

AT&T 100

AT&T Calendars Social Media Stress 100