Resolutions
By Lucy Brazier
New Year is quite possibly the most positive, forward-looking holiday we celebrate. We say goodbye…
Monthly Archives: November, 2012
Super Achievers – There’s nothing like a PA!
What makes a super PA? What does it take to really stand out? We look…
The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving?
By Joan Burge
Joan Burge on the future of the administrative profession In this age of great economic…
An Introduction to MS Publisher
How to get the most out of MS Publisher and create your own, unique publications.…
Nine Management Lessons from the London 2012 Games
Two months after the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games and the 70,000…
What Morgan Freeman Taught Me About Goals
By Rosie Gray
Last weekend I watched the film The Bucket List and it reminded me of the…
How to Network With Confidence
So many PAs have said to me: ‘I am absolutely terrified about walking into a…
Embracing a New Year of Change
I read this humorous story not too long ago. If the circus comes to town…
Are you an email hoarder?
I’ll admit that occasionally I watch the TLC show Hoarders. I always feel better about…
7 Ways to use Emotional Intelligence at Work
By Lucy Brazier
Emotional intelligence is about understanding our emotions (and the emotions of those around us) and…
Write Successful And Persuasive Communications
Do you want to ensure people read your messages? Do you want to convince people…
From Assistant to CEO
By Rona Cant
Have you been in a situation where everything seems to be going well? Then BAM!…
Why Every Assistant Should be a Touch-Typist
By Adam Fidler
Typing is an old-fashioned skill, but is still crucial for your success as a modern…
What Your Executive Needs From You
Have you ever heard an executive raving about his or her assistant and wondered what…
The Forgotten Art of Writing
There’s a way to combat email overload and office politics – and it has nothing…
PROFILE – Barbara Grogan
By Lucy Brazier
Barbara Grogan is the National Director-President of the Association of Administrative Assistants in Canada Can we…
PROFILE – Diane Bramson
By Lucy Brazier
Diane Bramson runs PACE, an organisation specifically aimed at administrative professionals that work in third…
A Diplomatic Approach to Office Politics
Whether you’re in the running or watching from the side-lines, it pays to keep this…
Gr8 Expectations
How to manage expectations and come out on top. Congratulations! You got yourself a…
Why Do Executives Still Need PAs?
By Anel Martin
In a world that moves faster every day, with serious advances in technology, and automation…