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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Launched by Bethany Fovargue in 2013 this network has gone from strength to strength and Bethany is now asked to speak and promote the role of assistants all over the world. . I left primary teaching in June 2011 and started at Data Interchange as an Office Administrator shortly afterwards. How did you promote the network?

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Free Webinar Teaches You How to Develop Your Persuasion Skills

Office Dynamics

As we celebrate 25 years in business we’re offering a free webinar each month for administrative professionals to continue their skill development and learn more about who we are and what we offer the administrative profession. How to negotiate. • How administrative assistants can be heard. •

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. There’s little variation in the landscape unless you want to go downhill or make the effort to move upward. What to do?

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6 Ways to Add Value to Your Organization & Advance Your Career

Eat Your Career

That means raises, promotions and job security for you. Take for example an administrative professional whose role it is to purchase office supplies. Aggressively negotiating with existing vendors for better pricing. Your actions in the workplace have an impact, whether you realize it or not.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others.

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10 Questions To Find The Perfect Venue

Office Dynamics

Is it a corporate or promotional event for a brand that press needs to get to easily? This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. Be thorough so you have NO surprises! What is the purpose of the event? Have a clear understanding of why this gathering happening in the first place.

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Shining a Light on Black Assistants: It’s Not Black & White

Bonnie Low Kramen

Duncan and other colleagues who care about having meaningful and respectful conversations between Black and White assistants to promote mutual understanding and positive communication. Awareness, empathy, and understanding promote healing and improved communication. Thanks to Contributors Spencer Casseus, Melba J. Your voice matters.

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