Onboarding

Assistant Succession: Planning for the Invisible Leadership Role

August 28, 2025

Executives often have succession plans—but what about their assistants? Senior assistants carry the executive’s operating system, institutional knowledge, and critical relationships. When they leave, the disruption can be...

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Strategic Business Partner

The Overlooked Risk: Why You Need a Succession Plan for Your Executive’s Assistant

August 5, 2025

Most organisations plan meticulously for C-suite succession but overlook a critical risk: assistant turnover. A senior EA carries the executive’s operating system — context, relationships, and rhythms that...

Administrative Profession Partnership Strategic Business Partner

Assistants Aren’t Disposable: Why Support, Not Blame, Drives Performance

July 16, 2025

Too many assistants are being set up to fail—not due to lack of talent, but lack of structure, onboarding, and support. When organisations treat administrative professionals as interchangeable...

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Partnership Strategic Business Partner

Redefining the Role: How Administrative Professionals Can Shift from Reactive to Proactive

February 10, 2025

While visiting India, I discovered a role that commands deep respect in many companies—the Learning and Culture Secretary (LCS). These professionals play a crucial part in onboarding, training,...

Administrative Profession Culture & Events Strategic Business Partner