The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others ~ Mahatma Gandhi
By Lucy Brazier
It’s been an extraordinary couple of months. I have only been in London for just over…
Monthly Archives: September, 2015
Executives and Assistants Working In Partnership
By Joan Burge
In our fast-moving world, how do we find time to get along? asks Joan Burge…
PROFILE – Florence Katono
By Lucy Brazier
Florence Katono is the Pitman PA of the Year 2015 & Publicity Secretary of the Bank…
A Word to the “Whys” – Tips for Choosing Your Words Wisely
By Sandy Geroux
Avoid those language landmines, with our word disposal expert Sandy Geroux… Communication can be…
Think It, Ink It! How Journaling Enhances Your Admin Career
A feather quill or SmartPen? Either will do, says Julie Perrine… Journaling. For many, it…
Relationships – When You Both Want to Be Right!
It’s hard to back down, says Jessica McGregor Johnson, but a “wake-up” phrase can help……
Great Expectations
No job description? Time to get going, says Bonnie Low-Kramen… It is crystal clear to…
Eight Tips for Taming Terror
By Gavin Meikle
How to transform presentation nerves into confident communication Developing your ability and confidence to speak…
Apologies That Work
By Marsha Egan
The power of “sorry” in more ways than one… No one is perfect, and, there…
The (Not So) Secret Diary of Blogger
Unravelling the mysteries of online blogging… For some of us, the world of blogging is…
5 Administrative Skills and Attributes Every Office Professional Should Have
An OfficeTeam and IAAP survey reveals some surprising truths about PA success Administrative professionals are…
When Your Process Replaces Your People
Strategy coming before staff? It’s time to talk turkey, says Doug Dickerson… When people go…
PROFILE – Paul Pennant
By Lucy Brazier
Paul Pennant is the MD and lead trainer for Today’s PA Can we start with…
Be True to Yourself
“Know thyself,” says Carole Spiers, and all will be well in the world… The American…
How I Messed Up On My First Job – and What You Can Learn From My Mistakes!
It’s all in the whys and wherefores, says Brenda Bernstein… “Why?” This is a question…
Time for a Little Boss Mode
By Adam Fidler
Adam Fidler explains why today’s Assistants need to do as much thinking as their bosses …
The Project Mindset
Big projects require big thinking; make sure you employ a project mindset says Kathleen Drum…
9th World Administrators’ Summit, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
By Eth Lloyd
Eth Lloyd reports on the Summit as Co-Chairman… I was honoured to be the Co-Chairman…
The Simplest Way to Motivate Your Staff
By Bob Ferguson
When it comes to great management, it all starts with a tin of biscuits… …
What’s Your Bête Noir?
By Rona Cant
Wrestling with those “beasts of the dark”… We all have our “bête noir” and mine…