Communication

Communication
Issue: September / October 2015

Eight Tips for Taming Terror

By Gavin Meikle - September 25, 2015

How to transform presentation nerves into confident communication, with Gavin Meikle

Communication
Issue: May / June 2015

When It’s Not Love at First Sight…

By Lucy Brazier OBE - May 25, 2015

Lucy Brazier explains three strategies to adopt whilst you rule yourself in or out of this new relationship

Communication
Issue: May / June 2015

Fabulous Feedback – Creating a Culture that Creates Great Leaders

By Jean Gamester - May 25, 2015

Jean Gamester shares her top tips for giving fabulous feedback, delivered safely, constructively and objectively

Communication
Issue: March / April 2015

Want to “Get Along?” – Take the Other’s Side

By Marsha Egan - March 25, 2015

Your ability to adjust your communication style is directly related to your ability to gain understanding, commitment or agreement, explains Marsha Egan

Communication
Issue: January / February 2015

Creating Powerful Partnerships

By Peggy Vasquez - January 25, 2015

Trust is the foundation of all powerful - and successful - partnerships says Peggy Vasquez

Cover Story
Issue: November / December 2013

8 Rules of Networking Etiquette Every Administrative Professional Should Heed

By Robert Hosking - November 26, 2013

Robert Hosking explores the social skills we all need

Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2013

What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?

By Bonnie Low-Kramen - September 25, 2013

Bonnie Low Kramen’s guide to taking courage when fear stops us being our best As I speak with Assistants from San Francisco to South Africa, I am struck by the common themes that burst forth – usually within moments and with stark honesty. One of the most loaded themes is Fear. That is why it... Read more »

Communication
Issue: November / December 2012

7 Ways to use Emotional Intelligence at Work

By Lucy Brazier OBE - November 25, 2012

Emotional intelligence is about understanding our emotions (and the emotions of those around us) and learning to manage the way we handle them says Lucy Brazier

Communication
Issue: January / February 2012

Why You Should Talk to Your Boss

By Adam Fidler - January 25, 2012

Adam Fidler explains why a successful boss/PA working relationship is founded on face-to-face communication, and how PAs fall into the ineffective trap of relying solely on email as a source of dialogue with their boss In a previous organisation where I worked, having come from outside (rather than being a PA who was recruited from... Read more »

Communication
Issue: July / August 2011

Make Your Languages Work for you

By Tanya Ireland - July 25, 2011

Tanya Ireland explains how being bilingual can help you get ahead It is well-acknowledged that one of the best ways to get ahead in your career and broaden your horizons is to learn a foreign language. Whether companies are conducting business overseas or fighting for a larger market share at home, employers are increasingly seeking... Read more »

Communication
Issue: May / June 2011

Three Ways To Write More Clearly

By Peter Sauerbrey - May 25, 2011

Peter Sauerbrey’s three ways to write more clearly, concisely, and effectively, in any language Many of us were taught to write as though we would become novelists, playwrights and other literary creatures although we were much more likely to need to write like journalists. Fifteen years of teaching corporate writing around the world convinces me... Read more »