The Modern-Day Assistant

Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential

Lucy Brazier

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Kogan Page Ltd
03 September 2023

Economics & Business; Business strategy; Business communication & presentation; Advice on careers & achieving success

Assistants and administrators are the backbone of every organization. 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 capitalize upon your skills, whether that's climbing the ranks of the assistant sector or pivoting into a new role.

By: Lucy Brazier
Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 217mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781398612204
ISBN 10: 1398612200
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 03 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential

"""The Modern-Day Assistant is a must read book. I loved reading it. Lucy delivers a truly knowledgeable, heart driven book for assistants and their leaders."" -- Samantha Cox, COO, Denny Group and former EA to Sir Richard Branson ""Essential reading for elevating your presence and role. Pulsating with invaluable information and guidance, this book will empower you to become an indispensable force in an ever-changing landscape of the Assistant role."" -- Libby Moore, Former Chief Of Staff to Oprah Winfrey ""This book has the potential to change not only individual careers but entire organizations. Readers will find themselves rapidly turning the pages to digest the knowledgeable, confident and encouraging mentorship of Lucy Brazier."" -- Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist, Former EA to Jeff Bezos and former Chief-of-Staff to Eric Schmidt ""Prepare to be inspired, equipped, and motivated as you dive into the pages of The Modern Day Assistant. This book will inspire you to reach new heights of excellence and become an invaluable asset to any organization."" -- Helen Monument, Chair, World Administrators Alliance"