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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help. PA retention rates will be at an all time high and this will remove company expenditure on temps. A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected.

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Answering Reader Mail: What Do Employers Look for in High-Level EA Candidates?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If appropriate and true, during the interview process, you can mention you take the time to have lunch with other assistants, interns, or other co-workers just to understand them better as people, the office environment, and pick their brain for advice. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

If you can get your hands on different types of minutes internally in your business (whether they be Board minutes, Steer Co minutes or team meeting minutes), start reading them and see what others do, what they capture and how they structure it. So, start reading!

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