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Supplier of the week is Tripmate

Practically Perfect PA

The Practically Perfect PA supplier of the week is Tripmate. If you’re a PA who wants to put an end to those endless flight and hotel searches, then we are confident Tripmate is the right platform for you. The post Supplier of the week is Tripmate appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. What is Tripmate? Saves time and money.

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Core soft skill: Resilience

Practically Perfect PA

Today I am going to start a new one – Core Skills. I’m not just going to write about which skills we need I am also going to look at how these skills are linked to the role specifically. Well, it seems to be the skill of the moment within the industry. That is what this feature is going to do. Communication. Networking.

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How can assistants add value in the workplace?

Practically Perfect PA

Sure, I worked on projects that contributed to the success of the organisation but I had many skills that were not used because nobody knew I had them and I didn’t proactively promote them. During the conference, we will have a session on confidence in the workplace, but let’s look at areas assistants can add value.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

The Account Manager role was a little side step along my career path but required the same skills I would need in my next role as a PA and Administrative Manager. Speaking with confidence on the phone and forwarding calls. Arranging catering and dealing with external suppliers. Dressing professionally. Learning to multi-task.

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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

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I lost my confidence. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. I was caught in the middle of a scandal, between one supplier and thousands of people I made promises to. I lost my business. I lost my savings. I lost my house.

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Feeling like a fraud at work

Practically Perfect PA

A few years ago I was working as a PA within a large team of highly qualified, talented and very very confident project management consultants. I’m sure we’ve all been there, feeling like a fraud at work and having a major crisis of confidence. Why are you in this situation? You’ve got to get out of your comfort zone.

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10 reasons to attend Assist 2017

Practically Perfect PA

Every session is designed to enhance your unique tool kit of skills. 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. Places are still available for only £300+VAT.

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