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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

Office Dynamics

I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. One of the tasks that I liked best as a meeting planner was the site selection/research process. They typically are leaders (even though they may not realize this at first). Site Selection.

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

Page Personnel

Skill sets required to be successful in this field are broad, and as a result, employees must possess different skills to perform well in human resources. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills. This could include looking after employees, managers, customers, suppliers and clients.

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The devil is in the detail: The importance of creating a thorough event brief

Practically Perfect PA

The scope and diversity of skills required by todays PA should not be underestimated, despite PAs sometimes not receiving the recognition they deserve. When faced with #BrevityBoss, you are generally expected to add ‘mind reading’ to your long list of skills and attributes.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand.

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Personal And Professional Development With PRINCE2 Training

Small Business CEO

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. However, there are other skills that will also improve performance.

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10 Questions To Find The Perfect Venue

Office Dynamics

Often there are required suppliers and service providers such as audio/visual vendors, or caterers who you must use when working with a specific venue. This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. Their goal is to simplify the process of finding and booking space for meetings and events.

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