Editor's Letters
Issue: October / November 2023

Partnerships, Presence and Planning

By - September 25, 2023

Collaboration is the hallmark of a great Assistant-Executive relationship. But, whilst planning for the new year, don’t forget to plan your own development and training explains Kathleen Drum
Business Strategy & Acumen Cover Story
Issue: October / November 2023

Building Powerful Partnerships

By - September 25, 2023

In this extract from her new book, The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential, Lucy Brazier explains the importance of building powerful partnerships
Personal Development
Issue: October / November 2023

Making Mistakes

By - September 25, 2023

When you admit your mistake, you restore dignity to the person who has been hurt, says Carole Spiers
Technology
Issue: October / November 2023

Ready to Distribute Your PowerPoint Presentation? Think Again!

By - September 25, 2023

Use PowerPoint’s inbuilt document inspector before distributing your document, explains Fiona Walsh
Processes & Procedures
Issue: October / November 2023

7 Tips to Speed Up Your Hiring Process

By - September 25, 2023

An efficient hiring process will help you secure the best candidates, explains Robert Hosking
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: October / November 2023

Unmasking the Mind’s Tug of War: Cognitive Dissonance and Resilience

By - September 25, 2023

The interplay between cognitive dissonance and resilience is a fascinating aspect of human psychology, says Jason Liam
Career Development
Issue: October / November 2023

Unleashing Intrapreneurial Spirit: How Assistants Can Thrive in Their Organizations

By - September 25, 2023

Are you ready to embrace intrapreneurship and revolutionize the way we work? asks Diana Brandl
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: October / November 2023

10 Ways to Energize Your Work and Life: Small Steps for Big Impact

By - September 25, 2023

Energizing your work and life doesn’t require drastic changes but rather small, actionable steps, explains Julia Schmidt
Personal Development
Issue: October / November 2023

Constructive Criticism, Go Away; Feedback Is Here to Stay

By - September 25, 2023

Feedback is not something to be feared or avoided, says Marsha Egan
Communication
Issue: October / November 2023

Mind the Gap: Workforce Communication Skills

By - September 25, 2023

Our human ‘soft skills’ must evolve at the same rate as our digital tools, says Kemetia Foley
Career Development
Issue: October / November 2023

Why Brainstorming Doesn’t Work and What to Do Instead

By - September 25, 2023

Chris Thomason explores more effective alternatives that can boost creativity in addressing key business issues
Personal Development
Issue: October / November 2023

Are You Self-Aware?

By - September 25, 2023

We make better choices when we are more aligned with our true selves, explains Rhonda Scharf
Communication
Issue: October / November 2023

What To Do About Conflict When It’s About Inclusion

By - September 25, 2023

Joanne Lockwood explores why healthy disagreement is good in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion world and shares her top tips
Productivity
Issue: October / November 2023

Are You a Maximiser or a Satisficer?

By - September 25, 2023

Thom Dennis discusses the importance of effective decision-making
Career Development
Issue: October / November 2023

Enhancing Your Executive Presence as an Executive Assistant

By - September 25, 2023

Building executive presence will enable you to contribute to the success of your team, explains Richard Arnott
Communication
Issue: October / November 2023

How to Speak Your Colleagues’ Language of Appreciation

By - September 25, 2023

Lauren Parsons shares insights from her latest book, Thriving Leaders Thriving Teams: Stop languishing. Start flourishing