Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: November / December 2015

The Cost of Multitasking

By - November 25, 2015

New research has some surprising facts on the modern-day workload, explains Sally Cleary
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2015

When Your Process Replaces Your People

By - September 25, 2015

Strategy coming before staff? It’s time to talk turkey, says Doug Dickerson
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2015

Time for a Little Boss Mode

By - September 25, 2015

Adam Fidler explains why today’s Assistants need to do as much thinking as their bosses  
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2015

9th World Administrators’ Summit, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

By - September 25, 2015

Eth Lloyd reports on the Summit as Co-Chairman
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: September / October 2015

The Simplest Way to Motivate Your Staff

By - September 25, 2015

When it comes to great management, it all starts with a tin of biscuits, says Bob Ferguson
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
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 »