Heather Baker at Baker Thompson Associates

This is a difficult one; I can see both sides. What are your views?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/08/cafes-ban-laptops-lunchtime-remote-workers-hogging-tables/

I think it can work when people using the facilities behave appropriately; which most people do.

Cafes pull the plug on laptop table hoggers Businesses claim remote workers are stalling trade and disrupting ‘vibe’ for other customers

It is imperative that of all levels keep up with evolving technology. I'm excited to be attending Executive Support Magazine on 12-13 September online. Top tech experts will share their knowledge https://executivesupportmedia.com/product/es-tech-2024/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFLgBNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZD-XdG5cpWER3Yi3ToLxEIkg8iSs_NdGbiIs5RmVm8H1J9G2mYGj7ZMig_aem_2r5QA30Xgl4sdDrlH-j-MQ

Here's the first one pager from the World Administrators Alliance team. Watch out for these over the coming year.

You can find more at https://globalskillsmatrix.com/

Happy weekend everyone 🥰

Very happy to meet with the World Administrators Alliance team online this morning. This ground-breaking campaign is going to revolutionise the way Assistants and Executives around the world collaborate. Find out more at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wa-alliance_partneringforsuccess-activity-7235633500807213056-MqVR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
and take part in this week's poll https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wa-alliance_partneringforsuccess-activity-7237016604188835842-1f2N?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

The World Administrators Alliance team has published the first poll. It would be great if you could take part

WA-Alliance on LinkedIn: #partneringforsuccess Following the exciting launch of our Partnering for Success initiative, we’re starting the first of a weekly poll to get a feel for what current situations are…

Happy birthday to our fabulous elder daughter, Ailsa. We love her so much!

Billie Jean King being interviewed at the US Open today (I paraphrase): "You're not a superstar if you just win matches; you're a superstar when you give back." ❤️

The September newsletter has been issued to subscribers. Keep an eye open for it!

I am honoured and delighted to be a part of this team; join the journey...

WA-Alliance on LinkedIn: #partneringforsuccess 🌟 Introducing "Partnering For Success" – A 12-Month Journey to Transform Your Executive Partnership! 🌟 The World Administrators Alliance is thrilled to…

Happy September everyone! And happy Monday! I wish you a fabulous week.

I am very happy to be associated with https://www.facebook.com/isiphoadmin. This wonderful organisation which raises funds for bursaries for young people in who don't have access to education.

Already many men and women have been trained to take on roles as Administrators/Assistants, which not only improves their lives, but also those of their families and communities.

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This week I've had online meetings with my two The Prince's Trust Greater Manchester mentees. Great to spend time with Dr Phoebe Kowalska of https://thinktwicecollective.com/play/ and Dylan Weinstein of Do it DW.

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After a relaxing bank holiday weekend, seeing friends, tennis, dance and chilling, it's back in the office today. Lots of prep, meetings and projects. Also working on the September newsletter. Have an excellent week everyone 😀

I work WITH my Manager FOR the success of our organisation.

“We are not nouns, we are verbs. I am not a thing – an actor, a writer – I am a person who does things – I write, I act – and I never know what I’m going to do next. I think you can be imprisoned if you think of yourself as a noun.”

– Stephen Fry, Hay Festival Global President, born on this day in 1957.

100+ Get-to-Know-You Questions People Actually Want to Answer Because nobody really cares what you'd bring with you to a desert island.

Love this, shared by Janette Manrara.

I'm preparing our September newsletter and am always happy to receive articles; do get in touch if you'd like to contribute.

If you're not already subscribed, go to the website and scroll down to add yourself to the list https://www.bakerthompsonassoc.co.uk/

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Every day has 86400 seconds.
Make every second count with Do it DW's Time-Saving Checklist!

Flexibility at work is super important for keeping employees happy and making a company successful. Here are some tips to use it well 💙