Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2015

When Collaboration and Teamwork Meet, Magic Happens!

By - September 25, 2015

It takes two, says Cathy Harris (or three, or four ...)
Business Strategy & Acumen Project Management
Issue: July / August 2015

Project Governance and the Role of the Executive Assistant

By - July 25, 2015

What has Project Governance got to do with the role of the Executive Assistant? asks Richard Arnott
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2015

Plan for a Planned Absence From Work

By - July 25, 2015

Going away? Don’t forget what you’re leaving behind says Teri Wells
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: May / June 2015

How to Win Hearts and Minds – With Measurable Return on Investment

By - May 25, 2015

Statistics make it possible to progressively track the effects of a long-term motivational strategy, says Nicky Whyman
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: November / December 2014

The #1 Workplace Problem That No One Talks About


By - November 25, 2014

Bonnie Low-Kramen shines a spotlight on workplace bullying Complicit silence is destroying companies, gulping profits and here’s the clincher: CEOs either have no idea or are looking the other way. Workplace bullying is a global epidemic that chases good people away – a lot of them. Really, you might ask? A global epidemic? How is... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2014

Introverts: A Goldmine for Your Business?

By - September 25, 2014

Lynda Shaw explains why the person who shouts loudest doesn’t always have the answers
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2013

What gender differences still exist at work?

By - July 23, 2013

Dr Lynda Shaw conducted detailed research to find out what some of these perceived gender differences in the workplace are in 2013
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2013

Benefitting from Change

By - July 23, 2013

Recent economic challenges have forced organisations to restructure, downsize or reassess their priorities. This can be stressful and unsettling. However, with the right attitude, knowledge and determination, a proactive PA can grasp these opportunities and turn them into successes. Let’s have a look at how this can happen. First of all, let’s consider why organisations... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2013

Whistle While You Work?

By - July 23, 2013

It’s a hard one – turn a blind eye or tell on your colleagues? Read on for a guide to whistleblowing… “What do you do if your ethics and those of your employer differ? This can provide a dilemma for an individual and resolving it will depend on a variety of situations. Generally if your... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2013

4 Steps to Building a Culture of Respect

By - July 23, 2013

Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners – Laurence Sterne “In surveys conducted by Weber Shandwick in 2011 it revealed what many already know or experience – incivility in the workplace is on the rise and many place the blame at the feet of workplace leadership. The online survey was... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2013

Business Goals? Don’t Tell Everyone!

By - July 23, 2013

Many business coaches suggest we tell everyone our business goals – it makes them more real and it forces accountability. But according to Jessica McGregor Johnson author of “The Right T-Shirt” this is not a good idea. In fact the exact opposite is true – don’t tell everyone your goals! “Why? Because these new ideas... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: November / December 2012

Why Do Executives Still Need PAs?

By - November 25, 2012

In a world that moves faster every day, with serious advances in technology, and automation infiltrating many industries, we quietly wonder what the future holds for today’s Personal Assistants   What will our jobs look like in the future, and why would executives still need us? The case for Personal Assistants, in my opinion, is... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2012

Problem Solving For Dummies

By - September 25, 2012

I belonged to a local networking group that touts allowing only “one person per profession”. Over the four years I was a part of the group, there had been several times when someone’s competitor had visited and the group worked with the competitor to find ways for them to be a part of the chapter... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2012

The new WoW* factor

By - September 25, 2012

*(WoW=Ways of Working)   The traditional office environment has never been too pleasant for most employees, unless one is in the c-suite level where you can arrange your time and space according to your personal taste and needs. In fact, it’s not really what your daily surroundings look like, not even how your colleagues behave,... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2012

Five Tips to Follow Before Awarding Gold, Silver and Bronze at Work

By - September 25, 2012

Although rewarding performance tangibly is an important, there are several things to consider in addition to ‘medals’ to ensure you maintain the inspiration and motivation of your workforce.   A fellow in Britain is making fourth place medals to send to synchronized divers Tom Daley and Peter Waterfield, and others who just missed bronze. He... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2012

Is flexible working the way of the future?

By - July 25, 2012

Is flexible working the way of the future? This September, Britain will recommence its fight to stop Europe making it difficult for our employees to work more than 48 hours per week. The Working Time Regulations 1998 set out exceptions to the limiting 48-hour working week, and many employers rely on one of the main... Read more »