As Executive Assistants, we know that the one-to-one meeting with our Executive is a cornerstone of effective collaboration. These meetings aren’t just another item on the calendar—they’re our opportunity to align priorities, tackle challenges, and make sure everything runs smoothly. Managing the one-to-one meeting is essential for: Alignment The one-to-one
Speaking Up in Meetings in the Executive Assistant Role is a fundamental skill that plays a critical part in our day-to-day roles as Executive Assistants. Meetings serve as a platform for discussing ideas, making decisions, and sharing information. But let’s be honest—while many of us attend these meetings, not all
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
The Assistant’s Role in Driving Focused Meetings, whether in-person or virtual, are the lifeblood of corporate communication. As Assistants, we know how pivotal our role is in ensuring that our Executive’s time is spent in a manner that is both effective and efficient. In this article, we will explore why
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.
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