June / July 2021

Editor's Letters
Issue: June / July 2021

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.

Cover Story Leadership
Issue: June / July 2021

Advocating for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

By Julia Schmidt - May 25, 2021

Cultivating a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is a journey, not a destination, explains Julia Schmidt

Technology
Issue: June / July 2021

Tech Tools to Tame Your Time

By Michelle Bowditch - May 25, 2021

Like any good tradesperson, you need to equip yourself with tools to help you excel as a true business partner to your leader, says Michelle Bowditch

Profiles
Issue: June / July 2021

PROFILE – Simone White

By Kathleen Drum - May 25, 2021

Simone White is the founder and Chairman of GAIN, the internal global network for BlackRock’s administrative professionals

Project Management
Issue: June / July 2021

Managing Expectations on Projects

By Marie Herman - May 25, 2021

Marie Herman shares her top tips for managing expectations on projects to ensure success

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2021

The Efficiency Multiplier

By Abigail Barnes - May 25, 2021

Identify your key skills and step into your role as the efficiency multiplier, says Abigail Barnes

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2021

Make the Move from Indispensable to Invaluable

By Sandy Geroux - May 25, 2021

In this excerpt from her latest book, The Invaluable Assistant: 30+ Ways to Demonstrate Your Full Value at Work, Sandy Geroux shares insights into what Assistants can do to recognize and demonstrate their added value

Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: June / July 2021

Forecasting and Reforecasting

By Ian Shipley - May 25, 2021

Ian Shipley explains how forecasting and reforecasting is essential for a business to understand its current and future financial achievements

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2021

Executive Support: A Highly Specialized Skill

By Joan Burge - May 25, 2021

Joan Burge gives her top tips for increasing your Executive Support skill set

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2021

Speedreading for Meetings

By Joanna Gutmann - May 25, 2021

Joanna Gutmann shares the different speedreading techniques that can help you work through meeting papers more quickly

Events Excellence
Issue: June / July 2021

Fresh and Fun Virtual Team Events

By Corinne Hoisington and Bre Pauley - May 25, 2021

Corinne Hoisington and Bre Pauley share their experiences of virtual team events

Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: June / July 2021

The Link Between Strategic Success and Executive Support

By Dan Hadley - May 25, 2021

Dan Hadley explains the four key opportunities for executive support professionals to enhance strategic success

Personal Development
Issue: June / July 2021

Why Currency Matters

By Glynis E Devine - May 25, 2021

Money is only one of many currencies to consider when choosing a new role, explains Glynis E. Devine

Leadership
Issue: June / July 2021

Leading Through Uncertainty and Change

By Lauren Parsons - May 25, 2021

Lauren Parsons shares five ways to remain calm and resilient so you can show up as your best self

Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: June / July 2021

The Eight Behaviours of HR Professionals

By Sarah Richson - May 25, 2021

Sarah Richson details the eight behaviours of HR professionals that executive support staff can also use to succeed

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2021

Finding Your Networking Niche Online

By Chi Chi Okezie - May 25, 2021

Chi Chi Okezie guides us through the maze of choosing an online networking niche