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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. I was asked to speak about networking and how beneficial it is for assistants.

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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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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss. Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations.

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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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Ten critical foundations for successful collaborative networks

BioTeams

A Virtual Enterprise Network (VEN) is a voluntary and dynamic community of SMEs that commit to working together for a period of at least six months (ideally, twelve months) to collectively seek opportunities to participate in collaborative projects of mutual business advantage. Network Ground Rules. VEN Management Group.

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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. If you are reading this blog then I guess I am talking to the converted in terms of knowing that you need to keep your skills up to date, and network with other assistants… Otherwise you would’t be here!

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! You can meet with potential suppliers but also attend free training sessions. Networking Groups. office management. social media management.

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