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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. And it helps build confidence and trust with everyone you work with. Here are three simple yet effective strategies to help you enhance your information management system. Here are two examples of this.

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Top tip guide to managing global ground transport

Practically Perfect PA

Organising the most appropriate ground transportation supplier for your company can be straightforward, but to get the best value and the best travel experience from your service provider, you need to find out a bit more information. Choose the best supplier for your needs. Get value for money. Check your provider has global coverage.

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Networking with ACE Connects

Practically Perfect PA

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. In all of these circumstance we do need to be able to communicate with them and be confident in what we are saying.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss. You need to reinforce that your work is under control and manage expectations. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Internal & External Training. Salary Increase.

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Day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University

Practically Perfect PA

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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Invest in yourself

Practically Perfect PA

My manager is speaking about sponsorship to a group of event organisers who are all taking notes and listening intently. So what can we proactively do to get our managers to invest in us because unless you do have an outstanding boss you will have to be proactive in seeking this investment in your career.

Suppliers 100
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Core soft skill: Resilience

Practically Perfect PA

It’s the ability to start feeling better and bolster your confidence after a setback. We have to rely on our self confidence to bounce back from worst case scenarios and more often than not we will be asked to help when colleagues want to limit damages (or should I say we are asked to clear up the whole sorry mess!) Networking.

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