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5 Must-Have Skills for Progressive Assistants From Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen… Again?

Office Dynamics

You have the fundamentals down pat and even demonstrate advanced skill sets. What might be missing from your bag of skills? Even if no one is watching over your shoulder or your executive travels 90% of the time, you have to answer to yourself. Purchase Here. So where do you go from here? Use your head.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

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. They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. This is not smart.

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3 Strategies to Become a Better Leader Through Writing

Success

Yes, I’m the co-founder of Calendar and a keynote speaker. In a modern market where personalization , authenticity and shared social values increasingly drive purchase decisions, written content from actual experts bridges the gap between companies and consumers. I didn’t enjoy it or receive much praise for my language skills.

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How to Create a Powerful, Future-Proof Culture for Remote and Decentralized Teams

Allwork

Finding the right person for the job for our team and our customers depends on their skills and performance – not on their location. . Use a cultural calendar to avoid setting meetings on holidays. Our culture is based on the philosophy that everyone can be a digital nomad. Immersive technology will only get much better.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. At any given moment we are asked and expected to be: Calendar Managers.

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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

There are so many ways we can help them with this from managing their calendar effectively, minimising interruptions and generally keeping them on track. The executive’s calendar should be completely controlled by their assistant and the executive shouldn’t edit the calendar at all (in an ideal world!)

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities. Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up. They may also be required to offer secretarial support to senior stakeholders.