Communication
Issue: November / December 2014

Turning Around a Soured Relation With the Boss

By - November 25, 2014

“I really dislike my new boss!” Mena told me in her office the other day. So, what should you do if you really don’t get on with your immediate manager? One option might be to ask for a transfer to another department, but that is not always possible and, in any event, you could lose... Read more »
Communication
Issue: November / December 2014

5 Sins That Will Send an Audience to Sleep

By - November 25, 2014

Richard Edwards details his surefire ways to pep up any talk or boring presentation We’ve all been there – politely sitting through a number of presentations mentally compiling shopping lists or daydreaming about the summer holidays instead of actually listening. The topic sounded interesting, and the content is probably useful, but the presentation itself seems... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: November / December 2014

The Helpful Assistant: Why Saying “No” is an absolute “Yes”

By - November 25, 2014

Lindsay Taylor explains the power of the “No!”
Personal Development
Issue: November / December 2014

How Personal Accountability Can Get Our Career Ahead

By - November 25, 2014

What does it mean “I am holding myself accountable”? It means that I take ownership of the situations, projects, feelings, actions, choices that I am involved in. It means me, as a person, taking responsibility for everything happens, good or bad, strong or weak, success or failure.   If someone is successful or not in... Read more »
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: November / December 2014

Let’s Do Lunch

By - November 25, 2014

Rosie Gray discusses the benefits of managing your energy and taking regular lunch breaks
Communication
Issue: November / December 2014

Samoa – the End of an Adventure!

By - November 25, 2014

My reactions were confused: one minute it is “I can’t believe it is all over” the next it is “Let’s get this done and dusted, I want to go home!” It was so confusing to feel this way but it indicates to a large extent how my time here in Samoa has been. It has... Read more »
Leadership
Issue: November / December 2014

10 Courtesies Every Leader Must Remember

By - November 25, 2014

It’s the little things you do as a leader that make a big difference, explains Doug Dickerson
Productivity
Issue: November / December 2014

Getting to Grips With Your Time

By - November 25, 2014

In my previous article we looked at our “Assumptions of Time” and we analysed how much of our behaviour was contributing to our time management challenges. In this article we will explore our ability to plan and then prioritise tasks in order to achieve the plan. We have explored tasks that are Urgent vs Important,... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: November / December 2014

Neuroscience – Maximizing the Power of Your Brain for Excellence (Part 1)

By - November 25, 2014

Sue France discusses our social brains, how stress affects us and how neuroscience can help us maximise our brain power
Opinion
Issue: November / December 2014

Your Future is In Your Hands!

By - November 25, 2014

They say you can’t have it all! The question is do we want it all? No one asks us that question – they just assume that they know how we feel. But do they? I have always believed that every one of us is made in our own unique form.   A lot has changed... Read more »
Events Excellence
Issue: November / December 2014

How to Survive Your Office Party

By - November 25, 2014

The office party can be hazardous to your career unless you understand that you are never truly off duty says Marsha Egan
Career Development
Issue: November / December 2014

New challenges for Executive Assistants in Australia and New Zealand

By - November 25, 2014

If you are looking for a new challenge in both your professional and personal life, working in Australia or New Zealand could be the next adventure that you’re looking for. Working abroad is a great chance for you to progress your career and make your CV stand out, while experiencing a different culture and way... Read more »
Leadership
Issue: November / December 2014

Five (Often Overlooked) Ways Administrative Staff Training Helps Leaders Succeed

By - November 25, 2014

Despite relying on assistants to handle vital responsibilities, many leaders fail to provide training opportunities says Sandy Geroux
Personal Development
Issue: November / December 2014

The Psychology of Risk Management in Business

By - November 24, 2014

Women and men are taking more calculated risks following the battering the UK took in the last recession, according to Dr Lynda Shaw
Communication
Issue: November / December 2014

A Quarky Way to Motivate Your Team

By - November 24, 2014

Quantum physics tells us that we are simply huge clouds of atoms that interact with each other on a physical and personal level. I believe that by understanding “quarkiness” we can ensure we have a motivated team. Quarks are incredibly small sub-subatomic particles; quarkiness concerns small, usually unintentional, sub-subconscious behaviours, mostly negative, which cumulatively have a corrosive effect... Read more »
Communication
Issue: November / December 2014

The Transformative Power of a Shared Vision

By - November 24, 2014

In Britain recently they were on a knife’s edge waiting to see if the people of Scotland would decide in favour of independence from the UK. This referendum was critically important for both sides because a “Yes” result would have had major political and economic consequences reverberating across not just Europe, but the world. However,... Read more »