Category: Meeting Management
October 1, 2026
Categorized in: Meetings
Interruptions happen in a heartbeat and can steal your power. Knowing how to regain control, quickly, is an art. Here are five easy steps to regain control from a hijacker in an assertive, respectful, and classy approach. Eye contact, in many parts of the world, implies and is inferred to mean various states: attention, respect, […]
October 1, 2026
Categorized in: Meetings
A well-planned brainstorming session can generate fresh ideas, solve problems, and bring people together in a creative way. Over the last few years, I have organised brainstorming sessions with groups ranging from four to 50 people. From my experience, a successful session follows a number of simple guidelines, along with your own personal touch as […]
February 26, 2026
Categorized in: Meetings
A consent agenda is a group of routine discussion points wrapped into one single agenda item. Robert’s Rules of Order also calls it a “consent calendar.” Having many discussion points grouped together allows the group to approve them all in one action, rather than having to approve them individually. What’s in a Consent Agenda? Typically, […]
February 26, 2026
Categorized in: Meetings
I would like to share my 7 golden rules with you to make your meeting management efficient and productive. And by the way, this applies to in-person meetings as well. Meetings are designed to bring out each participant’s best ideas, and ground rules help you do this efficiently. This must be clearly communicated to each […]
December 31, 2025
Categorized in: Meetings
Over the past 25 years, technology has reshaped how we work at an extraordinary pace. Nowhere is this more evident than in how we communicate. Virtual meetings, once a convenience or contingency plan, have become a permanent fixture of modern business. Platforms like Zoom are no longer tools—they’re verbs. For many organizations, especially post-pandemic, virtual […]
When planning an event, it’s easy to focus on the basics – size, location, availability. But if you want to create an experience people remember, you need to go beyond logistics and think about how your space makes people feel. Whether you’re organizing a leadership off-site, a product launch, or a team retreat, your venue […]
March 26, 2025
Categorized in: Travel
Successful travel arrangements require advanced preparation and reliable resources. The following four websites provide critical information for ensuring executives’ international travel proceeds smoothly, from document requirements to real-time flight tracking. Incorporating these resources into travel-planning workflows can significantly reduce complications and enhance trip efficiency.
November 27, 2024
Categorized in: Travel
I have just returned from a life-changing 31-day Staff Matters book tour/vacation combo in Europe. The trip began in Ireland and continued to Milan, Italy, Edinburgh, and London. I have never been away for that long, and to say I learned quite a lot would be an understatement. Here is my report from the journey and 10 takeaways that I hope you can use with your executives and yourself.
February 28, 2024
Categorized in: Travel
As an executive assistant, your role may extend beyond the confines of your office. Some EA positions specifically note that more than 50% of the job consists of traveling with executives. Managing the logistics of travel can be complex, but with proper preparation and organization, you can ensure smooth journeys and maintain operational efficiency both on the road and at home.
February 28, 2024
Categorized in: Meetings
There may be times when your executive needs to meet with other specific high-level players in your organization, but arranging such meetings can prove to be a logistical nightmare. With the seemingly endless stream of other responsibilities that executives have on their schedule, where do you start?