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Managing productivity in virtual meetings: A guide for Assistants
Managing Productivity in Virtual Meetings: A Guide for Assistants Are you an Assistant struggling to ensure the productivity of virtual meetings that your Executive attends or you organise for your team? As [...]
Navigating the gap in leadership training
Navigating the gap in leadership training As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting your Executive and ensuring the smooth functioning of your organisation. You are often the bridge [...]
The key skill to becoming a Strategic Business Partner
The key skill to becoming a Strategic Business Partner As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting your Executives and ensuring the smooth functioning of the team and the [...]
Five tips for effective communication in meetings
Five tips for effective communication in meetings Public speaking can be intimidating, especially when you're in a meeting and need to speak on a topic. However, with practice and preparation, you [...]
Building seamless collaboration when working in a hybrid environment
Building seamless collaboration when working in a hybrid environment As an Assistant or Administrative professional, building rapport with your Executive is crucial for both their success and your own. Whether your Executive [...]
The importance of self-awareness for remote Assistants
The importance of self-awareness for remote Assistants As the world adapts to remote work, many professionals, including Assistants, have had to navigate new challenges and responsibilities. One crucial skill that has [...]
Managing communication with multiple Executives
Managing Communication with Multiple Executives Working with multiple Executives can be challenging for Assistants, especially when managing communication and ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. With competing priorities and deadlines, it's [...]
Creating more autonomy around your work
Creating more autonomy around your work In today's fast-paced work environment, Assistants often juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities while supporting their Executives and teams. While assisting others is essential, creating autonomy around [...]