Today's office is almost unrecognisable from its counterpart of 20 or 30 years ago. Everybody knows that. But what many fail to recognise is that the role of the executive assistant has developed enormously over that period as well.

Or it should have.

The new executive assistant is someone who does far more than routine administrative tasks. The new EA works alongside their executive to help them be as productive and effective as they can be.

Or they should do.

The unfortunate truth is that far too many of today's EAs operate at far below their potential. Their work is based on outdated position descriptions and dated notions of the assistant's role.

The New Executive Assistant hopes to change all that. This book is a guide for EAs and their executives, designed to help them reconsider the EA role and look at it in a new light. The premise is simple: the more effective the EA, the more effective the executive ... and the more effective the organisation.

The New Executive Assistant includes models, frameworks and methodologies to assist EAs and executives to build stronger working relationships based on increased trust, improved communication and a much more sophisticated EA job description.

It's a book for every EA and every executive, no matter their industry or the size of their organisation.

About the author

Jonathan McIlroy is a founding director of Executive Assistant Network and the global head of Executive Assistant Academy, the foremost training organisation for executive assistants in the Asia Pacific region. Jonathan and his organisation have a growing international reputation for being true thought leaders about the EA role and the relationship between EAs and their executives.

• Have you been gifted the task of writing those pesky policies and procedures?
• Do you question whether your organization needs them? surely not... or total overkill...?
• Is the motivation to write them lacking because you don't know where to start?
• Or have they been done before, but now need an update?
• Has the need for compliance surpassed the desire to put off the task?

If so, this is definitely the book you need. The author provides clarity about the what, when, where, who and why of policies and procedures for any organization. Who knew you could make the topic of P's and P's enjoyable?

This book is a step-by-step system that is easy to comprehend

> It is exactly what you'll need to get started

> It holds the secrets to know which policies and procedures are required and why

> To understand the stages of planning, preparing, and implementation

If the task of writing pesky policies and procedures has fallen to you or one of your team, you're not alone. Through this book, you will connect with case study examples from real-life people and organizations that needed to develop these pesky Ps and Ps too. The author provides great free resources to download that help you get started.

This is the solution to help anyone overcome the dread of not knowing where to start. The author shows how easy it is to do it right, and in a way that makes your life and the lives of others in the organization easier.

No one really wants to write policies and procedures, but if you have to... this is the right book for you!

Are you ready to become an invaluable asset to your manager in just 90 days?

Executive Assistant Mastery is your roadmap to a game-changing journey with 43 essential steps, meticulously crafted for corporate executive assistants.

Drawing from her 20 years of EA expertise, including 10 years of trusted support to CEOs, Maria Fuller shares her unparalleled step by step process to EA success.

Inside, you'll uncover:

• Proven Productivity Hacks: Unleash your efficiency with proven techniques for EAs.

• Seamlessly Manage Business Travel: Ensure your executive's trips are smooth and stress-free.

• Calendar Mastery Exposed: Discover the secrets to mastering calendars and optimising schedules.

• Grasp the Rhythms of Business: Stay one step ahead by decoding the unique rhythm of your organisation.

• Boost Recurring Meetings: Take control of recurring meetings and eliminate time-wasting habits.

• Build Solid Calendar Foundations: Create a robust framework for your manager's success.

More than just a guide, Executive Assistant Mastery is your comprehensive toolkit for success, containing phenomenal insights from a CEO level assistant.

If you currently hold the title of Executive Assistant, Administrator, or Personal Assistant, this step-by-step manual will empower you to enhance your boss's effectiveness and truly master your craft in just 90 days.

Looking for funny gifts for coworkers? You've found it!

HR-Authorized Ways to Tell Coworkers They're Dumb is the ultimate guide to gifting office humor that's funny, tactful, and just the right amount of snark. Perfect for the coworker who keeps it real or the prankster who knows how to keep it HR-friendly!

This book is packed with fun office supplies vibes, filled with laughs, and brimming with clever ways to gently say what everyone else is thinking-without crossing the HR line. Here's what's inside:

• • Hilarious HR-approved zingers: Keep it professional with smart, funny one-liners and tactful truths.
  • Fun office humor: A collection of office-friendly jokes, pranks, and workplace memes that will keep coworkers laughing all day.
  • Office pranks galore: Lighthearted ideas for work-friendly pranks, perfect for livening up the office.
  • Beautifully illustrated and easy to read: Engaging visuals throughout make this book a joy to flip through, perfect for any break room or desk.
  • The ideal Secret Santa or gag gift: Great for your office joker, a new hire, or the coworker who always has the best comebacks.

This book is designed to help you master the art of office honesty without risking that pink slip-because sometimes, the truth just needs a little humor!

Be the hit of the office with this one-of-a-kind, HR-approved gift. Get ready to keep it classy, keep it funny, and keep it real!

Many executives don't take full advantage of the assistant who sits right outside their door. This book educates executives about all the ways in which they can streamline and improve the way they work with the help of a great assistant, while teaching them to identify great candidates and maximize the benefits of this special relationship.

Stuff I Can't Remember. A Password tracker to track your website address, username and password. This book has a high quality cover and a convenient size. Total number of pages of this book is 120 pages and arranged in alphabetical order. usernames and passwords can be tracked in this book. A useful gift for adults and seniors.

The main purpose of this book is to introduce the essential theories and tools for production (manufacturing operations) management for students in engineering, junior professionals in supply chain and production managers who are starting their career in a manufacturing firm.With a focus on selected key techniques and a practical application of these skills, the book uses a real-world inspired case studies while providing readers with in-depth exploration. Designed as a coaching handbook for instructors or motivated self-learners, it is an ideal resource for project-based learning.It is suitable for graduates in technology management and engineering, and professionals in the field of manufacturing who want to revise their practical knowledge while enhancing theoretical background.

Virtual work isn't the model of the future-it's here now. But many companies struggle with setting their employees free from the office without sacrificing culture. Centric Consulting CEO and cofounder Larry English is here to guide the way.

Twenty years ago, Larry and his friends weren't happy in their consulting jobs. The long hours took a serious toll on their personal lives. So they built their own company where employees could work virtually and the culture would contribute to both the business's success and employee happiness.

Since then, Centric Consulting has expanded to over 1,400 team members with operations in 13 US cities and India-and everyone works remotely some or most of the time. As Larry unpacks everything he's discovered about creating and sustaining a culture of collaborative teams, you'll learn:

• How and why you need to cultivate an atmosphere of trust in a virtual environment
• How to recruit and hire team members for remote work
• How to build strong relationships with people you don't see every day
• How to scale your virtual company without sacrificing culture
• How the right software tools can help build culture
• How to be a great virtual team member

Sprinkled with funny, insightful stories from Larry and other Centric employees, Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams is the ultimate guidebook to remote work and a successful virtual culture.

The only book on management you will ever need (or read)!

What to Do When the Problem Is You is the mirror you didn't know you needed-reflecting back the comical truth that sometimes, the only person standing in your way is, well, you.

Unveil the Mischief-Maker in Your Midst... It's You!

If you've ever pointed fingers at invisible culprits for your own slip-ups, then buckle up!

Looking for a book that tells it like it is? Tired of self-help gurus who sugarcoat the pill? What to Do When the Problem Is You by Janak Alford is your antidote to the avalanche of it's not you, it's them narratives. This biting and humorous take on modern workplace dynamics presents the harsh truth about why things aren't working: maybe the problem is you! Learn to identify the signs that you are contributing to a toxic work culture. And even better, learn what to do about it.

With wit sharper than a tack and insights deeper than your favorite coffee mug, Janak Alford serves up a platter of self-recognition with a side of chuckles. Dive into the pages of this light-hearted yet profound guide, where each turn of the page is a step closer to confronting the ultimate workplace nemesis: your own quirks!

Straight Talk, No Chaser This is the book that dares to ask the tough questions:

Do you sprinkle a little too much negativity on your morning cereal?

Is your open-mindedness as tight as a jar lid that just won't budge?

Ever find yourself allergic to change, breaking out in hives at the mere mention of new ideas?

It's Time for a Self-Check - Janak Alford doesn't just call you out; he calls you in. In a series of engaging, illustrated panels, you'll confront the Critic, the Naysayer, the Unreliable, and more-all of whom you'll recognize in the mirror.

Tools for Transformation - Don't worry; it's not all about identifying the problem. This book is jam-packed with actionable advice on how to morph from a pessimist to a protagonist in your own life story. By the end of this journey, you'll be equipped with the tools to embrace positivity, innovation, and self-motivation. You'll learn that when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change-starting with yourself.

Grab Your Copy Today! What to Do When the Problem Is You is more than a book. It's a self-awareness party, and you're the guest of honor. So, RSVP 'yes' to personal growth, and let's get this shindig started!

The best lessons come in rhyme, and this book is definitely a conversation starter. If you're ready to give this book to that special someone, or even better buy it for yourself, you'll learn the strategies you need to overcome the issues holding you and your career back.

Don't let another day go by being the roadblock on your path to success. It's time to meet the problem head-on-and high-five it on the way out. Get your copy and start the transformation today!

A comprehensive 300+ page Operations Manual that provides detailed systems to streamline the management of your dental practice. It covers everything from foundational elements and back office systemization to front office and billing routines, human resources guidance, positional checklists, marketing resources, and patient experience verbiage. With clear examples and video links to guide you, you'll be able to complete your own Operations Manual efficiently, ensuring your practice runs smoothly without relying on a few key players. Plus, online documents that correlate with the manual will speed up your learning process, helping you maximize the potential of this resource. Don't waste time reinventing the wheel-use this manual as a template and make it even better!

Gregg College Keyboarding and Document Processing (GDP), 11e by Ober, Johnson, and Zimmerly: Your complete learning/teaching system. Your guide to success. GDP/11 is an integrated keyboarding system designed to process and score documents created in Microsoft Word. Together, the book and software systematically lead students through each lesson to provide an easy path to success. As a solid product for over 50 years, this version of the GDP software has grown into an online functionality. The same program is now web-based with seamless updates to provide greater accessibility for use at home, in class, and in labs - perfect for distance learning Strong enhancements to the book while maintaining key elements including integrated language arts (starting at lesson 21) support the cohesive program's strong content. Skillbuilding is reinforced with MAP+ (Misstroke Analysis and Prescription). MAP+ is an individualized, diagnostic tool that is built into the software to help identify student's strengths and weaknesses while providing prescriptive drills to help them practice where they need it most. Also, MAP+ now has new, unlimited drill lines that begin at Lesson 1. Additionally, GDP/11 automatically scores for keyboarding errors and now formatting errors too As a result, instructors will appreciate the customization of course management tools in GDP/11, including the new GPS (Grade Posting System) which allows complete flexibility in setting up grades. GDP/11 your complete learning/teaching system. Your guide to success.

Anyone who has to work should read How to Work for an Idiot.
--USA Today

There is no question that How to Work for an Idiot is a subversive book. People will pick it up expecting a tasty blend of commiseration and advice. They will put it down thinking, to paraphrase the famous line from the cartoon character Pogo, 'We have met the idiot, and he is us.'
--The New York Times

Was it a typo when a CEO mandated that the organization institutionalize incompetents? If not, how did the company wind up institutionalizing incompetence instead?

How to Work for an Idiot is still the confessions of a recovering Idiot Boss. After decades of writing and consulting, Dr. Hoover finally realized that many of the people he kept trying to energize and enlighten were, well, idiots. More importantly, he was an idiot for thinking he could change them.

This edition of How to Work for an Idiot is bigger and better--and filled with even more idiots than before. The same technology that has enabled cluelessness from the corner office to go viral can help you protect yourself and keep your inner idiot in check. Yes, the book goes that deep.

Not every boss is an idiot, and not every idiot is a boss. Let Dr. Hoover help you find the wisdom to know the difference.

Every business, no matter how large or small, needs to keep precise financial records. Accurately recording all transactions is essential when it comes to preparing taxes, resolving discrepancies and analyzing profit and loss. Payroll is no exception. An employee payroll record book is a must-have item for all businesses, regardless of their natures. It is the spot where accurate records are kept concening wage payments, tax withholdings and benefits disbursements to employees. No business can function effectively without this tool.

When was the last time you saw your desktop? If your answer is, Hmm...I don't really remember, do you realize how much time and energy you are wasting just looking for stuff? I am guessing that you already know you are wasting time. Or maybe you are so embarrassed by your messy office that you don't even let clients see it. You end up meeting with clients in a conference room. You did like to get your office cleaned up, but you have no idea where to start. Let me suggest a concept called: 5S. 5S is an organizational tool born out of the Toyota production system called Lean. The basic idea behind 5S office management is that a messy office is full of waste. Not only the waste you can see, i.e. the mess; but the time wasted in looking for the right file, your phone, eye glasses. You get the idea. (Caveat: Lean tools like 5S are designed to work together to create a synergistic whole. Ideally, they should not be implemented individually, but rather as a part of an entire Lean organization. That being said, 5S is something you can implement today, with the understanding that your goal is to create a more effective and efficient office as a whole.)

One of the many outcomes resulting from the explosion of international trade is access to lower cost production opportunities through outsourcing. This phenomenon has increased the importance of supply chains, the information technology needed to coordinate them and the need for this relatively complex enterprise to be exceptionally well-managed. There are obviously many cost benefits to be had from maintaining a strong and far-reaching supply chain. However, this opportunity to lower costs entails significant risks, such as tsunamis, earthquakes, political unrest, and economic turbulence. This book will introduce concepts and examples of risk in supply chain management, followed by an identification and discussion of an array of quantitative tools (selection methods, risk simulation modeling, and business scorecard analysis) to help manage these risks. Many books are appearing that address various aspects of supply chain risks. No other book known to the author addresses this set of modeling tools as a means of managing this risk.

Executive assistants are similar to administrative assistants; however, administrative assistants tend to focus on clerical work, while executive assistants are responsible for assisting an executive of the company, usually with higher-level tasks. While the types of tasks that executive assistants perform can vary from position to position, they all tend to perform similar high-level tasks and duties.

Do you work on projects that require an Agile approach? Would your project benefit from increased control and better customer satisfaction?

This book will help you achieve it 



When delivering a project the overall values of trust and flexibility, along with empowerment and collaboration are essential. Agile Project Management helps you achieve this with its unique approach, helping you to deliver the project's requirements incrementally throughout the project life cycle.



In this book, Agile Project Management: 3 Books in 1 - The Ultimate Beginner's, Intermediate & Advanced Guide to Learn Agile Project Management Step by Step, you will build on any previous knowledge of the system you have, with chapters on:

• The basic principles of agile project management and how to apply them
• How agile can be adopted to any industry successfully
• Tracking and reporting projects to ensure they are on time and according to specification
• How to ensure that estimation and planning runs smoothly
• Valuable resources that will be invaluable for all agile professionals
• How Agile will improve your ability to deliver
• The values and principles that Agile extols
• How you can plan your project
• The advantages that time-boxing will give you
• How you can adapt Agile to your business
• Introducing Kanban and the benefits it can bring
• The key to successful teams
• And more...



When you have a project that is vitally important to the success of your business it makes complete sense to be at the top of your game with what you are doing. Agile Project Management is the perfect tool that will help you to satisfy all your customers' needs at every stage.



Get a copy and see how it will improve your ability to deliver

Do you want your business to improve its bottom-line profits? Do you want to be able to eliminate waste and improve efficiency? Would you like to do all that and provide your customers with a better service?

Lean Six Sigma is a game changer in the world of business and its introduction into your business could significantly improve your profit margins for the better. And in a world where competition for business is tougher than it has ever been, Lean Six Sigma could be the difference between a profitable future or a company that can no longer keep up.

In this book, Lean Six Sigma: 3 Books in 1 - The Ultimate Beginner's, Intermediate & Advanced Guide to Learn Lean Six Sigma Step by Step, you will discover how your business can use this revolutionary concept to compete, with chapters that look at:

- The career opportunities that Lean Six Sigma provides
- The common problems you encounter
- The important types of data and statistics you should collect
- How to get to know your target customers
- Examples of how Six Sigma has made improvements in other business models
- How to implement Six Sigma in your start-up

- Why Lean Six Sigma could be the answer you've been looking for
- How Lean management will help your business to be more efficient
- Competitive advantages and where to find them
- Getting the right people is all important
- Logistics, design and technology that will propel you to efficiency success
- And much more...

Lean Six Sigma is the ultimate way to improve your business efficiency and improve the profit you make.

If you are ready to take your business to the highest possible level, meet all your goals and make exceptional changes to your organizational performance, this is the book you should be reading now. Get your copy today

Are you someone who is working in project management? Do you want to make sure you are efficient and competent at every stage of the process?

This book will provide the answers you need

Being a project manager means juggling several different jobs at the same time and making sure that each piece of the jigsaw is just as the client expects it to be. This can be a complex and frustrating task, but by employing an agile system your project will run a lot smoother.

In this book, Agile Project Management: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Learn Agile Project Management Step by Step, you will learn a management system that breaks down complex projects into smaller pieces, letting you finish everything with quality. You will find details of the core aspects of agile project management explained, with chapters that cover:

- The 33 year history of this system - and how it has helped businesses succeed
- The 4 MAIN tenets that make it a success
- Transitioning from traditional to agile project management
- Tools and methodologies
- The 5 vital BENEFITS you gain
- Foolproof methods for dividing responsibility
- How to apply quality control without micromanaging
- Estimation techniques
- And more...

By becoming more agile in your approach to project management the obstacles and difficulties encountered become more manageable and the success of the project is assured. And Agile Project Management will guide you every step of the way towards your ultimate goal.

Get your copy now

FORENSIC SCIENCE: ADVANCED INVESTIGATIONS, COPYRIGHT UPDATE, 1E is part of a comprehensive course offering as a second-level high school course in forensic science, a course area in which students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, earth science, math, and psychology, as well as associate this knowledge with real-life applications. This text builds on concepts introduced in FORENSIC SCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS & INVESTIGATIONS, as well as introduces additional topics, such as arson and explosions. Following the same solid instructional design as the FUNDAMENTALS & INVESTIGATIONS text, the book balances extensive scientific concepts with hands-on classroom and lab activities, readings, intriguing case studies, and chapter-opening scenarios. The book's exclusive Gale Forensic Science eCollection(TM) database provides instant access to hundreds of articles and Internet resources that spark student interest and extend learning beyond the book. Comprehensive, time-saving teacher support and lab activities deliver exactly what you need to ensure that students receive a solid, complete science education that keeps readers at all learning levels enthused about science. This two-book series provides a solution that is engaging, contemporary, and specifically designed for high school students. Instructors can be confident that the program has been written by high school forensic science instructors with their unique needs in mind, including content tied to the national and state science standards they are accountable to teaching. The update has a new chapter on Digital Responsibility and Social Networking. FORENSIC SCIENCE: ADVANCED INVESTIGATIONS, COPYRIGHT UPDATE, 1E sets the standard in high school forensic science . . . case closed.