Monthly Archives: November 2011

Deck the Halls… Organising your Office Christmas Party

I can not believe how quickly Christmas has come around again this year! Nevertheless, here it is, the ‘season to be jolly’, or in the case of many assistants  the time to be putting the final touches to the office … Continue reading

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Serviced Apartments – pros and cons

A few years ago I was working for a company that employed a large number of consultants, all of whom stayed in London during the week while the business footed the bill. At first the consultants picked their own hotels … Continue reading

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Travel Itineraries

A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. Think about all the different bits of paper you have to keep with you – tickets, hotel details, travel guides. Well along with the … Continue reading

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Minimising Interruptions

In my first blog post I posed a question, how difficult will it be to stick to a routine that will enable me to maximise my productivity? What obstacles will I meet and lastly will I be able to be productive … Continue reading

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Routine Procedure – Friday

The last day of my productivity challenge! Friday 0810 – I’m on the early train into work today as there is a Board meeting starting at 9am. I have a quick look through my emails but nothing much has been … Continue reading

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