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Announcing the Assist Conference Programme

Practically Perfect PA

Having low self-esteem or confidence issues can be a real challenge in life, particularly in the office and particularly for Assistants. It can lead to feeling unchallenged, unappreciated and more importantly managed ineffectively by their Executive. Cressida Ford, Portfolio Management and IT Services, Cardiff University.

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How to Use A Competency Assessment for Assistants

Office Dynamics

As I was looking for some ideas on how to prepare, I came across a document that labeled and provided measurement of the core administrative competencies. I remembered this document from some one-on-one coaching that Joan did with her high-level executive assistant clients. Manager Support. Managing Office Technology.

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Keeping a Journal

Ian's Messy Desk

You may want to keep one as a historical document for future generations; as a prewriting activity for longer works you plan to publish; as a private means of expressing emotions and ideas; or much more. Becoming self-aware does not mean being selfish. It is a place to record your deepest thoughts without fear of judgment.

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Make sure you choose the right colour scheme if you want your office to be a productive environment

Eco-Office Gals

If you manage to choose a colour scheme that makes the office feel more welcoming and calming amongst other attributes, then there is a good chance that you will create an excellent arena for productivity and positivity. Your objectives. Vibrant colours like red and orange are known to have a stimulating effect.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

LaToya Christian Managing Partner and Executive Director of Inclusive Strategy & Innovation, GroupM Christian is the executive director of inclusive strategy and innovation at GroupM in New York City. She started as a social worker who could barely pay her student loans, then became a coach as a side hustle. She is also a Ph.D.

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Feeling Stressed at Work? Is it you? Is it them? (Information Overwhelm)

Office Dynamics

Late for an appointment because a critical document wasn’t where you were sure that you placed it? This type of stress is unnecessary and not only derails your day but negatively affects your self esteem. Did you lose something that you needed for an important meeting?

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Feeling Stressed at Work? Is it you? Is it them? (Information Overwhelm)

Office Dynamics

Late for an appointment because a critical document wasn’t where you were sure that you placed it? This type of stress is unnecessary and not only derails your day but negatively affects your self esteem. Did you lose something that you needed for an important meeting?

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