Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Participate in employee committees in your office. I’ve been asked to participate in a committee focused on implementing Microsoft Office 365. The scholarship award does NOT include travel expenses.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Success

JUNE 28, 2021

Try to stash six months of living expenses in an emergency fund in case you lose your job or your business goes belly-up. Very often the boards and committees of nonprofits are made up of wealthy, successful people. Highlight those items on your list that involve a skill, and identify that skill.

Mentoring 317

Mentoring Budget Goals Credit Card 317

Worxbee

JUNE 14, 2021

Succession planning is all about protecting the future of your company, so that you can keep key skills and talent coming up through your pipeline. It’s about identifying the crucial skills and knowledge your company needs to keep going, as well as key relationships and organizational practices. Why you need a succession plan for EAs.

Skills 78

Skills Training International Retirement 78

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 23, 2016

Be it the office Christmas party, team building events, off site board meetings and committee to large scale global conferences. Just because it is unique doesn’t mean it will be expensive. Event Management is now one of the main tasks for assistants – practically every assistant I talk to has organised something!

Expenses 100

Expenses Equipment AT&T Environment 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. I use the website all the time, not just for planning travel but also for expenses, so it is helpful having the app on my phone. Although I think this is mainly used for events I also think it works well for Committee meetings. FlightTrack: £2.99

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Travel Expenses Phones 100

Eat Your Career

JULY 21, 2010

The people in your network certainly want to help you grow professionally but not at their own expense. Get out into the world and use your skills. Join a professional organization and volunteer for a committee or run for a position on the board. Start a side business and put your skills to work that way.

Networking 100

Networking Resume 2010 Stress 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

I also am navigating my way through the barrage of requests in my personal life & hobbies - whether to become a committee member where I volunteer, taking a meeting, or doing a favor however big or small. Now, onto the reason for this post. I’ve written before on learning how to say no.

Self Esteem 40

Self Esteem Negotiating Assertiveness Confidence 40