Exceptional EA
a resource for assistants around the globe, published since 2013 by international trainer Shelagh Donnelly
Category: Self-Assessment
Dealing with change and disruption
Into each life some rain must fall … Longfellow was right. How do you respond when life rains on your parade, or when change presents bumps in your road? Last week I was in Orlando, a major conference centre, for…
Read MoreWeekend Poll Results: Grammar and business writing
Do you consistently proofread your work? That’s one of the questions I asked readers in a recent Weekend Poll. I also asked about how consistently you proofread different types of work, including minutes and emails. For some, the answer depends…
Read MoreWeekend Poll: A Call for Nominations to Shelagh’s 2022 Business Writing Faux Pas Hall of Fame
I’m creating a 2022 Business Writing Faux Pas Hall of Fame … with the best of intentions! Last month, I enjoyed spending time on Prince Edward Island (PEI) with members of Canada’s Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP). In one of my…
Read MoreWeekend Poll: Communications amid your evolving career
We’re looking at all things communication in this hybrid world of ours ¡Hola! from Spain. I’m in the midst of travels combining presentations and further explorations of this world of ours. Having had the opportunity to be in touch with…
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