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10 reasons to attend Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few months I have been busy behind the scenes working on the programme for Assist 2016. There will be a number of specific skills based sessions for assistants, including an interactive workshop from Heather White , founder of Smarter Networking, on that all important question ‘what are you good at?’

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Let’s Work on Your 2016 Plan Together

Office Organization Success

A realistic 2016 desired revenue goal based off your 2015 knowledge – no more pie-in-the-sky numbers that are not realistic or unattainable. An overview of your 2016 plans so you have a clear idea of what is happening and when. Read day one’s lesson, and then send me your question(s) via a special email address.

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How to see All Mail Items in Outlook 2016

Practically Perfect PA

This is a question I have been asked many times, especially when migrating an organisation from Lotus Notes to Outlook 2016. I used to use Lotus Notes and found this particular view useful. I can’t find it in Outlook – can you help? Search […].

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7 Communication Mistakes You’re Making at Work

Success

Why would she put something that important in an email?”. Not everything is intentional, so don’t let an innocent oversight like being left off an email or out of a meeting degrade trust. Hiding behind email. Email is fast and easy, but rarely effective for important communication. “Oh, she didn’t copy me on purpose.”.

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How You Can Combat Collaboration Overload to Improve Company Performance—and Your Own

Success

A 2016 Harvard Business Review article found that over the past two decades, time spent by leadership and employees in collaborative activities has grown by more than 50%. For example, if you get too many emails, sit in too many meetings or spend too much time waiting for sign-offs, you can be left with little time to complete your tasks.

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Why Networking Is Not Overrated

Success

I would love to live in that world, where talent, ingenuity and skill guarantee success. As the 2016 version of the study stated, “Women also get less access to the people, input, and opportunities that accelerate careers.” Call somebody rather than email. Grant’s thesis is that great ideas and great work find attention.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

She’d made a small on-the-job error, and a library trustee known for her bullying manner sent a reprimand to Fanning’s personal email address, CC’ing it to the entire board. Fanning acknowledged the error, apologized and asked that work emails be sent only to her work address. Assertion is a skill that can be learned like any other.