Workplace Insight

MAY 16, 2022

A large proportion of business owners (65 per cent) and senior managers (82 per cent) have increased their use of project-based methods on everyday tasks, such as introducing measures to identify and manage risk. Despite this, many are still failing to assign enough dedicated project managers to the work.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Share information on competitors and collaborators that overlap with our market and industry. email, instant messaging, project management tools). showcasing how each tool facilitates team collaboration.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is worth doing regardless of your role or industry, but particularly valuable in a role as variable as that of a PA. Consult other PAs, your manager(s), and your organisation’s HR for advice in progressing your career development. Ask your manager for any training suggestions they may have, and request training opportunities.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 31, 2022

Lynn Walder utilizes her 20+ years of executive administration experience across 10 different industries to support the organizational, psychosocial & leadership learning aspects of Founder CEOs (and their Executive Leadership Teams) with their business-building journeys. Executive Management Partners. Values in Action Assessment.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 15, 2017

greatly reduces issues and problems associated with  navigating time zones, cultures and languages that are common with international outsourcing.  Key quote from NY Times article: companies in every industry need mobile apps and appealing websites, which can be made smarter with data and constantly updated.

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

When I first started working in the financial markets industry, I was introduced to a whole new vocabulary and set of acronyms. As assistants, understanding the language of business – and our specific industries in particular – is vital to our success. It is often used in manufacturing, but can be applied to a wide range of industries.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, someone who has previously held a project manager role but opted for a career change to executive assistant may have a head start for a senior role. Industry experience might also come into play, even if the candidate for the senior role hasn’t worked for the same company for a period of time.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

So, at the beginning of this year I asked a few assistants who I think are fantastic to sit on The Practically Perfect PA Advisory Panel and… Well… Advise me on areas of the blog, the industry and stuff that they think you guys will like to know. Roxanne Smith . Here is her blog post on meeting venues. Lorraine Stone.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

Suddenly, you’ll have a vast database of fabulous venues at your fingertips, as well as years’ of event industry experience you can tap into to make sure your event is a huge success. In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder. Omar Afyuni, Assistant Manager Dubai, Project Management Office). .

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Success

MAY 4, 2022

Micaela Vieira, project manager at Startup Madeira, explains that Digital Nomads Madeira Islands was pitched as a pandemic pilot project. The tourism industry is for the summer, and I see with digital nomads and remote workers that, quite often, they don’t like crowded spaces at the peak of the season,” Mrkša says.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Consequently, there has been a significant rise in the growth of the coworking industry in Portugal. In recent years, Portugal (and Lisbon in particular) has been intensively promoted to the outside world, not only on tourism platforms, but also at international events for entrepreneurs — for example, Web Summit and Made of Lisboa.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

So, at the beginning of this year I asked a few assistants who I think are fantastic to sit on The Practically Perfect PA Advisory Panel and… Well… Advise me on areas of the blog, the industry and stuff that they think you guys will like to know. Roxanne Smith . Here is her blog post on meeting venues. Lorraine Stone.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 1, 2022

The central staircase is inspired by Sunderland’s rich industrial heritage, creating a sculptural and iconic symbol in the uplifting, light-filled heart of the project. The BCO North judges were inspired by the project which they praised for setting a new bar for both Corporate Workplace design, and the public sector workplace.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Startups are all about keeping up this momentum and energy, putting systems in place to manage rapid growth and a lot of hard work and innovation. Without the right support, it can be incredibly difficult to manage all these contending responsibilities and still focus on your business goals.

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 1, 2022

CRM (client relationship management) forms are one of the most effective ways to gather or share information with a client. Also, remember that most CRMs are not compliant with sensitive data regulations, so please proceed with caution if you work in industries that have controls in place. Internal Onboarding Notes.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

For others, a new career opportunity could involve moving into a new industry, or even breaking out on their own to set up a business. If you are keen to progress in your current company, be alert and connected to any potential internal job openings before they are advertised publically. What’s important to you?

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Once you've finished writing, get it checked by your hiring manager to see if there are any significant changes to be made. Marketing Manager Job Description We are looking for an experienced and versatile Marketing Manager to engage with our company. Strong and effective project management skills.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2012

She was promoted into project management and development specialist roles in the Leadership Development and Talent Management team, where she was responsible for curriculum and development for managers and administrative professionals in the Luxottica North American Headquarters.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

We all belonged to varying industry sectors but one thing became clear which united us all – we had all inherited generic job specs full of clichés rather than ones based on our actual remits and duties. We lighten the load for executives and are vital members of any executive management team. Risk Management.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

PRINCE2 is a process-based methodology that offers non-proprietorial best practice guidance on project management, encompassing the management, control and organisation of a project. Leadership is also an important part of the PRINCE2 project manager’s role, particularly knowing the right approach to take.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Drones are quickly becoming an instrumental tool in all industries; they provide high-definition imagery and data that can be processed quickly and disseminated to decision makers in near real time. . New innovations and a lack of workers in the current post-pandemic economy have led to the deployment of robotic coworkers in some industries.

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Who's the Real Boss?

MARCH 11, 2019

If you’re a follower of mine, you’d be well aware by now that WTRB is on the campaign to break down out-dated stereotypes prevalent within the admin industry and specifically demolish the misconceptions that others have around the value we add and the abilities we have to assist our Executives in achieving their goals.

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The Marq

APRIL 12, 2012

Scot always seeks those challenges internally. So much so that the economic meltdown of 2008 didn’t seem to affect him, even though he worked in the construction industry as a Senior Project Manager. Later that same day, I received a message through LinkedIn from Erik, an internal recruiter at another company.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Being heavily involved in recruitment myself, I witness this alwayas as the first criteria that the hiring manager will check against. They’ve worked with the same manager throughout that time, and obviously had a good working relationship with them. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 2, 2010

She is an avid volunteer and has served the International Virtual Assistants Association for more than 10 years, including service as the Association’s Board President twice, initially in the 2005-2006 term and again in 2010-2011. Episode 2: March 2010.

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

How do you make the transition internally? – Anyone who has served as an Executive Assistant knows there are nuances to the role , many of which depend on the executives you support, the industry you’re in, and the company you work for, says Hallie Warner, Chief of Staff to the founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies.

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Allwork

MARCH 15, 2023

The current situation is alarming but, fortunately, prominent business leaders from a cross-section of industries are now championing the need to support and protect the mental health of all employees. In the U.K. an average of 91 million workdays are lost each year due to poor mental health — costing the economy £70 billion annually.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step. Work on your weaknesses.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Though youll be prepared to answer questions, youll have plenty of your own questions to ask, based on the research youve already done about that particular company, their competitors, and industry trends.

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Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

And what it is, is it looks at the world of business in all of its dimensions, both the workplace internal culture as well as consumer markets, consumer culture, and the strategic opportunities, really, through the lens of culture, and which we are with the science of culture, at least cultural anthropology is. People resist it.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

How do you make the jump from your current role into perhaps a completely different industry? If you are competent, keen and have a good relationship with your boss or bosses you can gain exposure to myriad aspects of business and gain insight into projects some seemly senior colleagues may never gain access to. Be a sponge.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

How do you make the jump from your current role into perhaps a completely different industry? If you are competent, keen and have a good relationship with your boss or bosses you can gain exposure to myriad aspects of business and gain insight into projects some seemly senior colleagues may never gain access to. Be a sponge.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. I'm really interested in progressing and developing my skills but feel that managing the office is hindering my ability to focus on the core of being an EA. They write. “Hi

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’ve attended numerous seminars in leadership, time management, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, meeting planning, event planning, and disaster recovery planning (Joan Eisendot and her website are fantastic resources) as well as is Tyler Davidson at Meetings Focus magazine/website, and freely shared the knowledge with my peers and anyone who asked.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 17, 2010

Ultra-competitive international search terms can attract thousands of competitors, each as skilled and ruthless as the next. From offshore hackers to dedicated corporate SEO experts, the number of players vying for a spot in some of the most competitive international search arenas can be truly staggering.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Tarrent-Arthur and Helen Cummings-Henry saw COVID-19 as an opportunity to form Righteous Uplifting Nourishing International, a global nonprofit organization whose message is to change lives one soul at a time. Tarrent-Arthur and Helen Cummings-Henry. Coaches, trainers, speakers, teachers.

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