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A sneaky peek at the Future Assistant programme

Practically Perfect PA

The PA as information manager . In 2017 and beyond Assistants will be seen as their organisation’s information managers. The PA as time manager . Richard Newman , Director of BodyTalk – Richard spoke at our very first Assist Conference back in 2015 and he was, without doubt, an absolute hit.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

This means they can manage their need for privacy, concentrate more easily and collaborate with their teams without disruptions. No two days are the same for employees; sometimes they will need to do focus work, while other times they will need to collaborate. Fixed Technology exceeds mobile by 2:1.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

However – if we are not willing to speak up and actively list our duties how can we expect colleagues and managers to be aware of this change in office dynamics? There was less sharing of information and limited collaboration. The modern PA must embrace the culture of 2015 in order to remain connected, current and relevant.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

There was less sharing of information, silos in place and limited collaboration. You need to reinforce that your work is under control and manage expectations. Managers ultimately want to hear about bottom lines and how you how you successfully planned and smoothly executed your teams’ success in achieving annual targets.