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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. Create a Team Charter and come up with rules of engagement and expectations including how long the future meetings will be, when they will take place, how often and how we will organise the agenda etc.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

And whilst I know in my own head what needs to be done, spelling it out for others in a step by step process is not as easy as it seems. Replicate agenda items as headings … copy these into your document as headings, so if the discussion jumps around then you’re not trying to jump around with it.

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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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