Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help. Have a launch event to promote the PA network. PA retention rates will be at an all time high and this will remove company expenditure on temps.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. At any given moment we are asked and expected to be: Calendar Managers. Creative Event Planners. International Speaker / Author / Chief Executive Assistant. I’d like to share my journey of discovery with you. I told him, “I’ve never done this before.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

At first blush, my pride flared up and my internal Vanessa started to craft a sassy retort to the gentleman about the awesomeness of my resume, yada yada. For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. Luckily, I did!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

years and recently made an internal move, becoming the EA to a C-Level executive. Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing. In the event of an emergency or when family visits, it would be great for you to already know who the family members are.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! I'm pushed pretty far in terms of capacity on most days - one extra board meeting or event can result in a spiral of 60 hour weeks. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. They write. “Hi

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