Editor's Letters
Business as Usual?
By Lucy Brazier OBE - December 20, 2022
After two years of the pandemic, 2022 was the year things started to get back to normal. Except everything has changed.
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āNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.ā ~ Margaret Mead
By Lucy Brazier OBE - September 26, 2022
One of the most important meetings in the calendar for administrative professionals takes place in October explains Lucy Brazier
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The Business of Business
By Lucy Brazier OBE - July 25, 2022
The number of calls that we are taking from businesses wanting to understand how to best utilize their administrative function means that consultancy is fast becoming part of our core business.
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A Life of Service
By Lucy Brazier OBE - May 31, 2022
Long before the term 'servant leadership' became popular, Queen Elizabeth II was the epitome of what the term means
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A New Era
By Lucy Brazier OBE - April 5, 2022
Change is always hard. Our routines have changed, as have our social relationships and boundaries, so it's natural to feel a level of anxiety.
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Diversity Is a Fact, Inclusion Is an Act
By Lucy Brazier OBE - January 25, 2022
Time and again in our profession we seeĀ examples of a lack of inclusion, some being so ingrainedĀ they are viewed as ānormalāĀ and āāacceptableā
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An Emotional Rollercoaster
By Lucy Brazier OBE - December 7, 2021
The emotional rollercoaster we are all riding changes weekly. Letās concentrate on creating a new world of work, based on the right resources and support.
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Let’s Go Change the World!
By Lucy Brazier OBE - September 30, 2021
We are delighted to publish a supplement containing the Global Skills Matrix with commentary from some of the worldās leading authorities on our profession about what it means.
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Your Skills Define Your Role
By Lucy Brazier OBE - July 31, 2021
The Global Skills Matrix : a globally recognised framework for administrators andĀ HR teams that makes it possibleĀ to realise the potential to an organisation of an effective administrator
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Dedicated to the Profession
By Lucy Brazier OBE - May 31, 2021
There have been a few moments since I began this journey 10 years ago when I have pinched myself and wondered how I got here.
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New look. New name. Same passion.
By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 25, 2021
Welcome to the first-ever issue of Executive Support Magazine! We hope you like the rebranding. We also want you to feel included in this process and encourage you to always feel free to share your input.
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Everything Old is New Again
By Lucy Brazier OBE - January 21, 2021
This January issue is the very last issue ever of Executive Secretary Magazine. Watch out for the rebranded magazine and websites launching on 25th March.
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The Renaissance is Within Reach
By Lucy Brazier OBE - November 30, 2020
It is worth remembering that after the Great Plague, came the Renaissance and all the creativity that was generated from that time was unprecedented.
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Building Momentum for Change
By Lucy Brazier OBE - September 30, 2020
We have made huge strides towards our end goal, but now for the first time, we have hard facts and research and a plan. It's exciting.
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What is Happening Now, Has Happened Before
By Lucy Brazier OBE - July 31, 2020
My timeline is full of people being let go. And whilst it is reminiscent of the last recession, it feels different because everything just changed
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Sawabona
By Lucy Brazier OBE - May 31, 2020
I wholly condemn any form of racism. On the other hand, I try to stay away from politics of any kind in my professional capacity.