Personal Development
Issue: January / February 2015

The Case for Coaching
 Your Questions Answered

By - January 25, 2015

Lindsay Taylor explains some common misconceptions about coaching What is Coaching? Coaching is a term used for a Programme of one-to-one sessions that enable you to gain greater awareness and an understanding of how to accelerate and achieve your full potential. According to the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development), Coaching is a “skilled... Read more »
Productivity
Issue: January / February 2015

Time Management or Behaviour Management – Part 3

By - January 25, 2015

We have been exploring our behaviours in relationship to how we manage our time. The question that we still need to explore further is “What other skills could I use that would help me manage the behaviours I have when dealing with time?   Meetings and time   What is the real value of a... Read more »
Leadership
Issue: January / February 2015

Are You a Great Leader?

By - January 25, 2015

Some leaders are born great but many of us need to have experienced great business leadership to become one.   Historically, leaders were associated with men who were tall, strong, well-educated and power oriented. Derived from the 19th century, the “Great Man” Theory was a term that was given to describe the men and heroes of... Read more »
Profiles
Issue: January / February 2015

PROFILE – Else-Britt Lundgren

By - January 25, 2015

Else-Britt is the Chairman of EUMA, Europe
Personal Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Resistance Is Futile

By - January 25, 2015

We’ve all heard the adage about accepting things we cannot change and changing things we can change. Yet few realise the extent to which we resist what we cannot change. I’m using the word “resist” to mean “having negative thoughts about
”   If we’re regretting something, we’re resisting the past. If we’re dissatisfied about something,... Read more »
Profiles
Issue: January / February 2015

PROFILE – PA of the Year Tribe 2014: The Amazing Journey We Walked Together

By - January 25, 2015

The International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant 2014, initiated by South Africa’s Professional Association for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (PAFSA), was launched to commemorate and mark the 30th anniversary since the first year of the secretary which was celebrated in 1984 in the United States. The year 2014 also marked the 9th year... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2015

The Evolving Role of the Administrative Professional

By - January 25, 2015

Time stands still for no one, including administrative professionals says Robert Hosking
Leadership
Issue: January / February 2015

Think Like a Leader and Become Your Own Boss

By - January 25, 2015

2015 is here, and now is the perfect time to reflect on how the last 12 months have been for us, and how we can prepare ourselves for the year ahead. 2014 was undoubtedly a great year for the profession; not only as it was the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant (IYOTSA),... Read more »