Your Role Is Your ROI: Communicating the Value of Executive Assistants
The best CVs don’t just list what you do—they tell the story of what you’ve achieved. This distinction is vital because achievements...
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Richard Arnott
Nov 24 min read
Do You Understand Your Executive?
As an executive assistant, understanding your executive’s personality and behavioural traits is essential to providing exceptional...
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Richard Arnott
Oct 294 min read
Toxic Boss Bingo: 10 Management Styles Every Executive Assistant Should Watch Out For (And How to Handle Them)
As an Executive Assistant (EA), you play a pivotal role in the organisation, ensuring operations run smoothly and enabling your executive...
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Richard Arnott
Oct 136 min read
The Executive Assistant Ecosystem: A 360-Degree View of the Organisation
When I first started in the workforce, after completing a stint as a graduate trainee, I found myself working in a department known as ...
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Richard Arnott
Oct 65 min read
Project Management for Executive Assistants: A Strategic Skill to Support Executives
As the role of the Executive Assistant (EA) continues to evolve, mastering a diverse range of skills has become increasingly important....
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Patrick Woods
Sep 286 min read
Demystifying Supply Chain Terminology: A Guide for Executive Assistants
As an Exec Assistant, understanding key operations like Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics can boost your effectiveness.
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Richard Arnott
Sep 215 min read
Best Practices for Executive Assistants: Expense Reporting.
Expense reporting is a crucial responsibility for many Executive Assistants (EAs). It ensures that company resources are used...
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Richard Arnott
Sep 114 min read
The Rise of the Strategic Executive Assistant: A Modern Business Powerhouse
In the past decade or more the role of the executive assistant (EA) has evolved significantly and will continue to evolve. What was once...
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Richard Arnott
Aug 305 min read
The Benefits and Risks of Hybrid Working: A Balanced Approach to Productivity
The workplace has undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by advances in technology and, more notably, the global pandemic....
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Richard Arnott
Aug 254 min read
How Executive Assistants Can Strategically Support Their Executives іn Retaining Top Talent.
It’s nо secret that employee retention іs a critical challenge for organisations today. High staff turnover, or churn, can severely...
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Richard Arnott
Aug 204 min read
It’s Not About the Title: What Really Matters in the Executive Assistant Role
In the administrative profession, it’s estimated that there are still over 160 job titles floating around—everything from Office Manager...
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Richard Arnott
Aug 95 min read
Elevating the Executive Assistant Profession: Proactive Strategies for Raising Awareness and Enhancing Value in Organisations
True recognition for any profession occurs when organisations fully appreciate the real value it brings. As executive assistants (EAs),...
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Richard Arnott
Aug 34 min read
How to Become Indispensable as an Executive Assistant
In any organisation, the concept of "indispensability" can be a bit of a double-edged sword. While it's true that nobody is truly...
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Richard Arnott
Jul 314 min read
Enhancing Communication Skills for Executive Assistants: Answering Succinctly and Filtering Responses.
As an executive assistant, your ability to communicate effectively is crucial. It’s not just about passing on messages; it's about...
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Richard Arnott
Jul 214 min read
Elevate Your Executive Assistants with Structured Career Paths
Executive assistants are invaluable assets to any organisation, and recognising their potential for career advancement is crucial....
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Richard Arnott
Jul 135 min read
Understanding DISC Profiling: A Free Tool for Executive Assistants
.For Executive Assistants, effective communication and understanding interpersonal dynamics are crucial for success. One powerful tool...
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Richard Arnott
Jul 73 min read
The Gobbledygook of Management Speak: Why Executive Assistants Should Keep It Simple.
There's a peculiar language that has taken root in organisations everywhere. It's a language full of jargon, buzzwords, and convoluted...
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Richard Arnott
Jun 284 min read
Unlocking Your Executive Assistant's Potential
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, introduced by psychologist Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation," is a...
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Richard Arnott
Jun 244 min read
No Executive Assistant Can Ignore the Importance of Building Their Own Brand
Executive assistants, like the CEOs they support, have diverse styles and strengths. Some are meticulous organisers who ensure every...
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Richard Arnott
Jun 164 min read
The Vital Role of Cash Flow in Organizational Success: A Guide for Executive Assistants
As an executive assistant, you play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of your organization. As a strategic partner to your...
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