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The 21 Office Nightmares Only an Assistant Will Understand 👻

October 16, 2025

They say ghosts aren’t real — but every assistant knows better. From resurrected projects to haunted calendars, the admin world has its own kind of horror story. This...

Administrative Profession Culture & Events Hybrid Working Strategic Business Partner

Founder Associate or Executive Assistant — Which One Feels Like Home?

October 14, 2025

A new title is emerging in the world of executive support: Founder Associate. Common in start-ups and scale-ups, it mirrors many of the same skills as a senior...

Administrative Profession AI & Automation Strategic Business Partner

Still Not Sure What an Assistant Can Do? Read This.

July 21, 2025

A C-suite exec once told me, “I just don’t know what an assistant could do for me.” If that sounds familiar, it’s time for a wake-up call. A...

Administrative Profession Strategic Business Partner

The Assistant as Conductor: Quiet Leadership in Motion

July 14, 2025

Executive Assistants aren’t just coordinating—they’re conducting. Like the conductor of an orchestra, they don’t need to play every instrument to shape the entire performance. With a systems-thinking mindset...

Administrative Profession Culture & Events Strategic Business Partner

Maximizing Productivity: The Power of Proper Assistant-to-Executive Ratios

March 19, 2025

Delegation is key to business efficiency, but it only works when assistant-to-executive ratios are properly balanced. Overloading assistants leads to burnout, decreased efficiency, and bottlenecks in productivity. A...

Administrative Profession Strategic Business Partner

Your Assistant is Not ‘Just an Assistant’—They’re a Subject Matter Expert

March 18, 2025

Administrative professionals are more than support staff—they are highly skilled Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) essential to business success. From optimizing workflows and managing communication to mastering technology and...

Administrative Profession Strategic Business Partner

The Hidden Costs of Overloading Assistants: Why Fewer Managers Lead to Greater Efficiency

March 12, 2025

Assigning too many managers to a single assistant might seem like a cost-saving measure, but it often results in burnout, decreased productivity, and higher turnover. When assistants are...

Administrative Profession Strategic Business Partner

Optimizing Executive Support: Aligning Assistant Skill Levels for Maximum Productivity

January 28, 2025

Many organisations fail to align the skill levels of administrative professionals with the needs of their executives, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. The Global Skills Matrix highlights...

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Partnership Strategic Business Partner

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