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State of the Profession – Joan Burge

Office Dynamics

Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Propose ideas. Succession Planning for Senior-level Executive Assistants – These need to be in place; companies are beginning to see the value of these as they anticipate the departure of their most experienced assistants within the next few years.

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Must Have Gadgets for the Modern Entrepreneur

The Small Business Blog

Email is still the primary communication channel for the vast majority of businesses both internally and externally. As for time management, built in calendar and reminders applications that can sync over the air with your other devices will make organising appointments and projects a breeze.

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A day in the life: Claudia Ferreres, PA to Albert Adrià

Practically Perfect PA

As the Personal Assistant to a quite renowned chef, my tasks might vary from the ones of a regular PA, like calendar and email management, to most specific tasks such as taking care of the journalists that come visit the restaurants and to interview Albert. What are the main aspects of your role? What do you enjoy most about your role?

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Dr. Dale Whelehan – CEO at 4 Day Week Global | Boost Efficiency with a 4-Day Work Week Strategy

Allwork

Recognized on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023 and Forbes’ 50 Future of Work Ideas, they’ve actively support international pilot studies and have garnered attention in leading publications like The Atlantic, INSIDER, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Fast Company, BBC, Sky News, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Arizona Virtual Assistants Retreat

Loosely Speaking

The Embassy Suites Biltmore is also the site of the International Virtual Assistants Association Summit in April 2010. If you have ideas for additional topics, would like to host or present during a breakout, or would like to propose a social activity outside the scheduled events, let me know, or leave a comment! Got a Better Idea?

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

By Joan Burge, Founder and CEO, Office Dynamics International. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Propose ideas. The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. Mindset – do you see yourself as in a career of choice?

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19 Work From Home Success Secrets to Eliminate Distractions & Get More Done!

Stephanie LH Calahan

Within those hours, set aside time on your calendar for a lunch break (at least 30 minutes) and a few short breaks throughout the day. Thanks to Dr. Shannon Reece of Reece International LLC. A single entry that takes one line to write could take two minutes (a phone call) or two hours (a proposal). Thanks to Mary Harsh.

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