We all know that transforming wasteful meetings into productive ones is one of the most impactful ways we can improve our day-to-day work as Executive Assistants. Meetings are essential for teams to collaborate, share ideas, make decisions, and move projects forward. But let’s be honest—so many meetings are poorly run, unproductive,
Getting minute-taking right is a skill we all know can make or break a meeting’s success. As Executive Assistants, we’re often the ones behind the scenes, ensuring the details are captured and the action points are crystal clear. In this article, we’ll explore how to get minute-taking right every time,
In recent years, organizing excellent virtual meetings has become an integral part of our professional lives. Whether we’re supporting remote teams or managing hybrid setups, being prepared and equipped with the right tools is essential for a smooth and successful virtual meeting. As Assistants, we’re often the ones ensuring everything
Are you an Executive Assistant struggling with managing productivity in virtual meetings that your executive attends or that you organize for your team? As Assistants, our roles are often multifaceted — we’re responsible for supporting Executives and teams while ensuring workflows are efficient, schedules are effectively managed, and tasks are
Public speaking can be daunting, especially during meetings when you need to present on a specific topic. However, with practice and preparation, you can become more confident and well-versed in the subject you’re discussing. In this blog post, we’ll share Five Tips for Effective Communication in Meetings to help you
Many of you are organizing meetings with a mix of participants—some attending in person, others virtually. Without proper setup, planning, and facilitation, it can be challenging to ensure the meeting’s success and that all attendees, whether in the room or on screen, are engaged and fully involved. So, how do
There are a lot of critical responsibilities for Assistants. Throughout the day, Assistants have to handle so many different things, so their skills and tasks are incredibly varied. For new Assistants, it can be challenging to know where to start. Getting the basics right: Personal and Executive Assistant Key Tasks.
Organizing and arranging meetings for boards and executive teams can be a long, drawn-out process that requires a lot of patience and managing many moving parts. I’d also like to draw your attention to the following guides, which will help you manage meetings: The ultimate guide to effective minute-taking I’ve
Writing minutes is an essential skill for Executive Assistants. This ultimate guide to effective minute-taking will break down everything Executive Assistants need to know to create minutes that will be read and actioned, teaching you effective minute-taking techniques. A few years back, I had a job that provided support for
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