Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

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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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

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. Internal & External Training. Richard Branson.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

There has just been the big Office Dynamics conference in the States on this very subject and EUMA are about to hold a training session in Manchester called From Stressed to Strategic. It’s the ability to start feeling better and bolster your confidence after a setback. Networking. What does resilience actually mean?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. There will be a number of specific soft skills sessions for assistants, including an interactive keynote, from award winning coach and author Jenny Garrett, on confidence in the workplace.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

Here are a few other excuses I’ve come across over the years that companies use not to train their support staff: You do not have a qualification to maintain so we won’t support your training. Think about how you can achieve these objectives on your own, through the company or with an external supplier.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

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. Network Development and Governance.

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