My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. The slinky toy, with the capacity to stretch and re-form itself was born and has gone on to sell over 300 million. Let me tell you why.

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Mentoring Skills Confidence 52

My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. The slinky toy, with the capacity to stretch and re-form itself was born and has gone on to sell over 300 million. Let me tell you why.

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Mentoring Skills Confidence 52

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore. What are your strengths?

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. They also need allies in the form of recruiters, HR professionals, managers, and educators. Commit to ongoing training to keep sharpening your saw. Out of sight, out of mind? Not so fast.

2021 52

2021 Salary 2020 Training 52

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Travel Planning Example: Your travel planning system involves lots of different forms, templates, and checklists. You have an executive profile form with their key travel preferences and frequent flier details. You have an intake form for ensuring you get all of the details you need up front for effectively planning their trip.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2017

From his constant barrage of insults and attacks on his opponents (and anyone else in his wake) on through his disrespectful and unapologetic attitude (both alleged and documented) toward women and minorities, Trump ran true to form to a bully personification. Employees can take heart. COSTS TO MANAGEMENT. It’s just the right thing to do.

Administrative Professionals 172

Administrative Professionals Self Esteem 2017 Environment 172

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It may have even affected your workplace environment, causing rifts between colleagues, off-topic discussions in meetings and debates that caused lingering damage. Update your policies and procedures It’s time to bust out that dusty handbook (which is hopefully not in actual book form anymore).

Management 289

Management Policies Stress Environment 289