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The Practically Perfect PA blog posts contains hundreds of articles addressing the needs of today’s EAs and PAs, helping them stay up-to-date on the latest trends in their field. At Practically Perfect PA, we understand that figuring out how to reach your full potential as an Assistant can be daunting and overwhelming. That’s why we strive to make it easier by providing high-quality content geared towards all levels of experience – whether you are just getting started, looking for a promotion or want to freshen up your skillset.
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SMART objectives for Executive Assistants
SMART objectives for Executive Assistants Setting SMART objectives for Executive Assistants are crucial because, without them, Assistants can be at such a disadvantage. They can be taken for granted, mismanaged, and left without a [...]
Tapping into the power of influence
Tapping into the power of influence It often feels like hierarchy and influence go hand in hand, but the capacity to influence others isn’t exclusively linked to stature and job titles. As an assistant, it [...]
Working with your Executive on a planned approval process
Working with your Executive on a planned approval process In most organisations, work must be formally approved or signed off by Senior Executives before the work can begin or the next phase of the [...]
Every Assistant should have a personal vision statement
Why every Assistant should have their own personal vision statement What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? A great question, isn't it? This is where I started when I created my [...]
Expanding your role
Expanding your role You worked for years to attain the top title in your job classification, and finally, it felt great to achieve it. So, you didn’t think much about it when review time rolled [...]
10 websites to help book great hotels
10 websites to help book great hotels There are so many hotel websites available for Assistants to use when booking business travel for their Executive. If you don't work with a travel management company, where [...]
Assistant Managers: How to motivate your team
Assistant Managers: How to motivate your team It is becoming more and more common for Assistants to manage staff and lead teams on projects. Many Executive Assistants manage teams of other Assistants and Administrators, [...]
How to identify and fix problems at work
How to identify and fix problems at work Problem-solving is one of the critical skills that office employees will need by 2020. You will see this skill more and more on job applications for Assistants [...]