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The Modern-Day Assistant

Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential
By Lucy Brazier
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In The Modern-Day Assistant by Lucy Brazier, readers are introduced to the evolving role of executive assistants in today's fast-paced business environment. The book explores the essential skills and strategies needed for assistants to thrive and support leaders effectively. It offers insights into building strong professional relationships and adapting to technological advancements, making it a valuable guide for both new and experienced assistants.
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This book may appeal to you if you're an executive assistant or looking to excel in a support role in the business world. It offers practical insights and modern strategies to enhance your productivity, professionalism, and ability to anticipate the needs of executives, making it a valuable resource for anyone aiming to master the dynamics of the evolving assistant profession.

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Assistants and administrators are the backbone of every organisation. Discover how to innovate and thrive in this vital sector with The Modern-Day Assistant.

As technology and disruption continue to reshape the business world, the responsibilities and skills of a modern-day assistant have transformed. Executives and leaders are more dependent than ever on the unique and varied responsibilities of their administrators and assistants.

Drawing upon decades of experience, Lucy Brazier OBE demystifies the strategies and approaches that will allow you to reach your full potential as an assistant, and how to accelerate your career while doing so.

From building your network and developing your communication skills to time management and strategic planning, The Modern-Day Assistant is the ultimate guide to developing your abilities and reaching your full potential at work. It also explores how you can effectively capitalise upon your skills, whether that's climbing the ranks of the assistant sector or pivoting into a new role.

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The Modern-Day Assistant by Lucy Brazier receives high praise as an essential guide for assistants and their leaders. Reviewers commend it for delivering insightful and empowering guidance that can transform careers and organisations. It is described as inspiring, equipping professionals with the skills to become invaluable assets in their roles.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398612204

Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 240

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Business & Entrepreneurship Business Strategy & Negotiation Career Development Lucy Brazier Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Lucy Brazier OBE is one of the world's leading authorities on administrative and assistant skills. She is CEO of Marcham Publishing and Publisher of Executive Support Magazine, a training magazine dedicated to the development of administrative professionals. She was awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to office professionals in 2021. She has also received an Honorary Fellowship to the Institute of Administrative Management and is based in London, UK.

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