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Practical Project Management

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After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Firstly the QTC Triangle.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. Supporting Multiple Managers.

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How to Put Your Employees’ Well-Being First

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Others are negotiating a hybrid schedule with a few days in-office. Companies should acknowledge that in a post-pandemic world, CEOs, executives and managers can build systems to improve workers’ well-being. Harter discusses each area and more in Gallup’s new book, Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams.

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What is a Meeting Planner Exactly?

Office Dynamics

Planners utilize their project management. experience, planning skills and attention to detail to help create and deliver events that meet or exceed expectations. There is a template for this document in my book by the way.). Develop the best format for the “ Overall Meeting Action Plan ” and just do it.

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The art of finding the perfect venue for your corporate event

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When the pressure is on to find an impressive venue to wow your clients, or source the ideal training venue for your delegates, or book the perfect executive meeting room, it’s good to know that help is at hand. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct.

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Project Managment Planning Time | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

And it’s sweet because now I get to discuss my ultimate, favorite topic: T, for Time-based, which has a great deal to do with project management. And project management is what I do best. And then, you’ll be managing your project properly. To begin well, to progress well and to end well.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

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A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. We lighten the load for executives and are vital members of any executive management team.