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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications.

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Menswear With Meaning: Fashion Brand INHERENT Is Dedicated to Improving Men’s Mental Wellness

Success

Funded through donations and by shoppers who choose to round up their purchases, the foundation uses a threefold approach through events, a grant program and a business-to-business initiative to build awareness around the issue of mental health. Each evening revolves around a theme inspired by a widely recognized mental health calendar.

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

Office Dynamics

Even if no one is watching over your shoulder or your executive travels 90% of the time, you have to answer to yourself. Think of the future in terms of: new projects outcomes goals your executive’s calendar important upcoming event potential business Consider trends and changes in technology. Purchase Here. Use your head.

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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. I’ve been an executive assistant for several years and I’ve received a lot of training but I’m not a facilitator or a trainer. Expert Travel Agents. I’m JUST an admin.” Bookkeepers.

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The Practically Perfect Business Traveller’s Guide to Cannes

Practically Perfect PA

Pretty much the only event on the calendar that rivals the Cannes Lions is the Cannes Film Festival. The airport is 40 minutes from Cannes by road, and you can jump in a taxi, organise a transfer prior to travelling, or hire a car. Download our Ultimate European City Guide for Business Travellers below. When in ‘Rome’….

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Low-cost training courses are available online. Ready for your next career step?

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5 Personal Board Ideas for Trello

Jen Lawrence

Travel Planning. You can even use it to track your budget as you’re traveling by entering in actual numbers on the go. With my Trello cards, I can keep track of ideas and purchased gifts in a handy tool. Then view the board in Calendar mode – boom! Exercise Training Plans. Get my template here!