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Using social media to empower Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

When Nicky approached me to speak about my top tips for beginners at The Assist Conference I was truly honored. Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. Did you know that 2 billion people are on social media in some shape or form?

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

Niche coworking encourages networking and innovation among like-minded professionals, allowing for a collaborative community that adapts to industry changes and supports member growth. This can include industry-specific workshops, networking events, and mentorship programs.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. It is brilliant!

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Assistants! Get the most out of attending an event

Practically Perfect PA

Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career.

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McKinsey spotlights The Networked Enterprise

BioTeams

technologies intensively to connect the internal efforts of employees and to extend the organization's reach to customers, partners, and suppliers. We call this new kind of company The Networked Enterprise ". Read The rise of the networked enterprise: Web 2.0 finds its payday. click here for more details ).

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The Office* Show and how to be a great delegate

Practically Perfect PA

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! This is what I did: I used social media to promote the event and my attendance at it. I will share my new found knowledge with my network.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Social Media Savvy – the best Assistants are all comfortable with Social Media Platforms.