The Project Mindset
Big projects require big thinking; make sure you employ a project mindset says Kathleen Drum…
Yearly Archives: 2015
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…
Monday Morning Blues and Email Management
Inbox overload? Call Max the invisible genie… The key is not to prioritize what’s on…
Are You Joyful?
Everyone needs a little “Joy Kit” in their lives. Rhonda Scharf has some soul-soothing tips……
PROFILE – Donna Olliver
By Lucy Brazier
Donna Olliver is the Founder of Guernsey PA Connect Can we have a little background…
When Collaboration and Teamwork Meet, Magic Happens!
By Cathy Harris
It takes two, says Cathy Harris (or three, or four …) Most of us have…
Office Politics – Not Necessarily a Bad Thing
By Teri Wells
It’s all about perfecting your politicking, says Teri Wells There is a negative connotation surrounding…
Negotiating Styles: What to Do and What Not to Do
Richard Arnott shows a way through the maze of business negotiation Effective negotiation skills are…
A New Dawn
By Lucy Brazier
It has been ten years since there was an in depth piece of research on…
Project Governance and the Role of the Executive Assistant
What has Project Governance got to do with the role of the Executive Assistant? asks…
Neuroscience and Mindfulness
By Sue France
In this extract from her new book, The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook, Sue…
PROFILE – Zelda La Grange
By Lucy Brazier
Zelda La Grange was Nelson Mandela’s secretary, gatekeeper and constant companion for the best part…
Hope For Discouraged Leaders
It can be tough at the helm, but you are stronger than you think, says…
Up Your Social Media Ante
Top tips on top tweets It’s official, social media has taken over the world. No longer…
When Is a Break Not a Break?
By Susie Kay
… or “do as I say, not as I do.” Susie Kay explains I recently…
How to Bring Your Personality into Your LinkedIn Profile!
A little humor goes a long way says Brenda Bernstein I received the following note…
PROFILE – Patricia May
By Lucy Brazier
Patricia May is Director of Administration of the American Library Association, visionary leader, mentor and…
How Working Parents Can Have a Work-life Balance
As long as they make a habit of organising their schedules and remain flexible… Everything…