Project Management
Issue: May / June 2014

They Speak. But Who is Listening?

By - May 25, 2014

It's important to know your audience when choosing a speaker explains Diana Boulter
Project Management
Issue: May / June 2014

Partnerships Really are the Way Forward in Business Today

By - May 25, 2014

A single arrow is easily broken, but not 10 in a bundle – Japanese proverb Having been lucky enough to have the role of Partnerships Manager at Grange Hotels created nearly three years ago, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and trepidation; what did it really mean? Grange Hotels, being London’s largest independent... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: March / April 2014

An Introduction to PRINCE2

By - March 25, 2014

There’s a general misconception that you need to hold a particular qualification or at least some level of project management experience prior to undertaking a PRINCE2 qualification. In actual fact the course is accessible to anyone, it can be applied to projects of any size, and it’s not just for those in the IT industry.... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: March / April 2014

Adding Value is the Key to Event Success

By - March 25, 2014

The term “added value” is no stranger to those in the business world. A key concept in business studies, added value is all about enhancing a product or service before it reaches the customer and something which customers are demanding more and more. Added value is the key to event success. I’m not talking about... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: January / February 2014

Be Results Driven

By - January 25, 2014

‘A professional is someone who cares about results, not just the activity. The only catch is that it takes a certain kind of person’. Michael Hammer, author of Re-engineering the Corporation Successful leaders do not think “What are the tasks I have to do today?” They think “What are the results I have to achieve?” Their... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: January / February 2014

Make Deadlines Your Friend

By - January 25, 2014

It’s tempting to think of deadlines as negative, especially when imposed on you by others. Deadlines can make you feel powerless, frustrated, even stressed if you feel it’s out of your control to meet them. But deadlines can be extremely powerful too when used to positively manage yourself and drive your productivity, putting you back... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: January / February 2014

Meetings: A Little Trend Spotting

By - January 25, 2014

After a turbulent few years for the meetings and events industry, there is now a sense the economy has largely turned a corner and the outlook is stable, according to the recently released 2014 American Express Meetings & Events Global Meetings Forecast. Our global research examines Meetings & Events trends, and provides predictions on a... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: November / December 2013

Keeping Track Of Details – Setting Up A Tickler File

By - November 25, 2013

This simple, highly effective system can save you hours explains Rosie Gray
Project Management
Issue: September / October 2013

Speak Easy!

By - September 25, 2013

Diana Boulter's top tips for working with a professional speaker bureau
Project Management
Issue: July / August 2013

Planning to Succeed

By - July 25, 2013

Lucy Brazier explains how a clear vision of what you want your event to be will always bear fruit in the end. Here she explains the difficulties surrounding the organisation of the Gala Dinner for this year’s Executive Secretary LIVE event and how she overcame them with a little help from Harrods Back at the... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: July / August 2013

Creating Excellence – Sigma Green Belt Project

By - July 23, 2013

I hope you enjoyed my article in the May edition of Executive Secretary on 5s. Have you tried it yet, even in your kitchen or garage? I am delighted to write my second article which is based around how I achieved my Sigma Green Belt. Six Sigma is widely used in industries worldwide and basically... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: July / August 2013

Why Multitasking is Getting You Nowhere – Fast!

By - July 23, 2013

Multitasking hurts us every time we attempt to engage in it explains Dave Crenshaw
Project Management
Issue: July / August 2013

Your Administrative Role in Disaster Recovery Planning

By - July 23, 2013

A hurricane is bearing down and your office has just received notice you have one hour to evacuate before flood waters sweep into the area. What do you do? Your office is damaged by fire and you’re forced to work from home for the next six weeks. Are you set up to do it? Have... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: July / August 2013

Risk Management for Events

By - July 23, 2013

Risk management may not sound the sexiest of topics, but with duty of care so high on the corporate agenda and the increasing budgetary scrutiny of events, it is vital to take steps to try to ensure that nothing goes wrong on the big day. “There are four commonly used strategies for managing risk at... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: May / June 2013

Productive, or Just Busy? It’s Time to Take Control of Your Life

By - May 25, 2013

Are you in control? People get up, have breakfast and race to work crushed into trains, buses, traffic jams. Some are talking on mobiles, some look fraught, others just quietly reading their book or Kindle to take their mind off the day looming ahead. Do they look happy as if they can’t wait to get... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: May / June 2013

An Introduction to Six Sigma

By - May 25, 2013

Sharon Severn gives us her insights on the Six Sigma process Six Sigma efforts target three main areas: • Improving customer satisfaction • Reducing lead time • Reducing defects The world of improvements does not need to be as complicated as the above points sound. One of my personal phrases is “if it irritates me,... Read more »