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

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I traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events. I was caught in the middle of a scandal, between one supplier and thousands of people I made promises to. And I did change that day. It wasn’t just my money, either.

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Day in the life: Torsten Maerz, PA at Deutsche Bank

Practically Perfect PA

I also organise his business travel. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. Also, I read all emails to my boss and assess their importance in order to help him to reply. I make sure that the whole day flows well.

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The benefits of working abroad for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

I thought to myself, whatever happens, I will have a great story to tell in my interviews if I have to move back to London and get another traditional EA role. Extending your network and working with global suppliers . I had always worked for large organisations in a very traditional role.

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News from Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

Join Jonathan Bradshaw as he explores his company’s rich archive of behavioural research and uncovers insights, as well as practical tips, tools and techniques, on how to improve your performance as an Assistant by communicating more effectively with suppliers, customers, colleagues and most importantly your Executive.

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A day in the life: Saba Ali, Royal Academy of Dance

Practically Perfect PA

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away.

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How to ensure your admin improvement projects stick!

Practically Perfect PA

During my hotel accommodation project I used the define phase to focus solely on hotel accommodation and not travel costs or any other types of costs related to my department. To reduce the costs of our hotel expenditure I asked everyone to book accommodation through one supplier. speaking to others and gaining their opinion.

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Day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University

Practically Perfect PA

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….