Editor's Letters
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
An Emotional Rollercoaster
By Lucy Brazier OBE - December 7, 2021
The emotional rollercoaster we are all riding changes weekly. Letâs concentrate on creating a new world of work, based on the right resources and support.
Career Development Cover Story
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
The Big Opportunity: Assistants as Change Agents
By Julia Schmidt & Evon Wood - November 25, 2021
Executive support professionals can step up and play a critical role in any transformation process, explain Julia Schmidt and Evon Wood
Technology
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Track Your Triumphs
By Michelle Bowditch - November 25, 2021
Michelle Bowditch shares her top picks for tools and apps to help you create your âbrag bookâ
Profiles
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
PROFILE – Ann Hiatt
By Kathleen Drum - November 25, 2021
Ann Hiatt has worked as an Executive Assistant to three of the worldâs top tech giants: Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer, and Eric Schmidt. She has just published her first book, Bet on Yourself
Leadership
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Leading with Love
By Sarah Richson - November 25, 2021
Leading with love in the workplace ensures higher work performance and general job satisfaction, says Sarah Richson
Health & Wellbeing Processes & Procedures
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
How to Write a Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
By Amy McKeown - November 25, 2021
Most wellbeing strategies are collections of well-intentioned activities cobbled together to get good PR or tick a box, explains Amy McKeown
Communication
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
The Art of Constructive Confrontation
By Jason W Birkevold Liem - November 25, 2021
Frame difficult conversations as opportunities to increase respect and deepen trust, explains Jason Liem
Technology
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
By Traci Williams - November 25, 2021
Traci Williams shares her Excel expertise and unlocks the mysteries of Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
Career Development
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
How to be a Strategic Partner as the Office Manager
By Hana Gray - November 25, 2021
Translating company objectives into areas you can influence ensures you are seen as an integral part of the business, explains Hana Gray
Career Development Processes & Procedures
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Why SMART Goals Need to Be SMARTER
By Lindsay Taylor - November 25, 2021
In todayâs demanding and fast-paced business environment, how smart is SMART? asks Lindsay Taylor
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
ESG â What is it and why is it important for business?
By Jeff Lockhart - November 25, 2021
Organisations need to meet the requirements of both their current and future customers and investors, explains Jeff Lockhart
Opinion
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
A Death in the Organization: Thinking about the Unthinkable
By Marion Freund - November 25, 2021
Marion Freund wants Assistants to be better prepared if the unthinkable should happen
Communication
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
The Language of Outcomes
By Ann Latham - November 25, 2021
In this extract from her book, The Power of Clarity, Ann Latham explains how to use destination verbs to speak the language of outcomes
Career Development Communication
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Negotiating for Successful Results
By Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs - November 25, 2021
Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs shares her top tips and techniques to master the process and art of negotiating
Profiles
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
PROFILE – Sofie Koark
By Kathleen Drum - November 25, 2021
Sofie Koark is the Executive Vice Chairman for IMA (International Management Assistants) and the EA to the CEO/Founder at Budbee
Personal Development
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022
Are You Ruled By Fear?
By Marie Herman - November 25, 2021
Use Marie Hermanâs techniques to make decisions from a place of calm rather than a place of fear