As an Assistant, one of your primary responsibilities is to help your Executive manage their time strategically. This is a crucial part of the role and can be quite time-consuming. However, when done effectively, it adds incredible value. You can ensure that your Executive stays on task, attends the right
As an Assistant, supporting your Executive’s goals is a central part of your role. However, it’s equally important to ensure your Executive recognizes your contributions, champions your success, and supports your professional growth. How can you ensure your Executive is invested in YOUR success? This article explores strategies for building
An effective relationship between an Executive and their Assistant is essential for the success of any organization. To work in sync and maintain clear communication, regular face-to-face meetings are crucial. But how do you find time in a packed schedule for these interactions, especially when both parties are so busy?
In fast-paced work environments, Executives may struggle to listen effectively to their teams. With everyone moving at full speed, senior leaders often lack the time or bandwidth to fully engage with those around them. This can lead to decision-making without consultation, dismissiveness in meetings, and a culture where team feedback
In this article, we’ll cover the information you need to align with your C-Suite Executive and work seamlessly together. Building a solid strategic partnership is much easier when you speak the same language as your Executive, understand their daily priorities, and grasp what drives them and the organization as a
You’ve likely heard the term “workflow” many times, especially if you’ve ever researched how to best manage your time or boost productivity. While workflows are commonly discussed in project management, they’re not always applied to how Assistants and their Executives work together—but they should be. Building effective workflows with your
I’m sure every Assistant has, at some point, dealt with a colleague who constantly goes to their Executive with every issue, question, and idea before speaking to the Assistant. Am I right? I thought so! Managing colleagues who bypass you to get to your Executive is a common challenge many
One of my go-to tools for prioritizing and managing my to-do list is Trello. I use this collaboration tool to handle all my tasks and projects, and I love how easy it is to work with other members of the Practically Perfect PA team. So, it’s no surprise that I’m
In a recent survey conducted in the U.K., Hays Recruitment found that 43% of respondents said leaders needed to improve their communication skills—far more than areas like strategy and planning (23%) or remote staff management (13%). For Assistants working remotely, this isn’t surprising. In fact, even before COVID-19, I wouldn’t
What support do you need from your Executive to work in partnership? This question is ultimately personal to you, but I wanted to share what I believe are 10 expectations Assistants should have from their Executives to build a strategic partnership. Because it is a partnership. Your role is
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