THE ACEA® BLOG

Procurement and supply chain management are essential components of any organisation's operations. They play a crucial role in ensuring...

Many of you will have sat through operational or finance meetings and will have heard those attending fixating on something called EBIT...

Since its inception in 2012, the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant: ACEA® has been at the forefront of professional...

"Have you ever heard of Occam's Razor? Most of us have, but if challenged, would have to look up what it means. Razors, such as Occam's,...

The terms "business partner" and "strategic partner" have become increasingly familiar, particularly in the domain of executive...

The Finish Line Fallacy Long-distance runners understand that crossing the finish line is not the conclusion but the beginning of a...

As an Executive Assistant the ability to gracefully say "NO" is a valuable skill that can significantly impact your effectiveness and the...

In every profession, certain roles emerge as the epitome of success. Within the realm of Administrative Professionals, the Chief of Staff...

Organisations are increasingly seeking a robust Return on Investment (ROI) from every role, including that of executive assistants. Gone...

Effective project governance is crucial for the successful execution of initiatives within an organisation. As an executive assistant...

The Circle of Influence is a concept popularized by Stephen R. Covey in his groundbreaking book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective...

When it comes to job interviews, one of the most dreaded and challenging questions is often, "So, what will you bring to this role?" It's...

Do you ever find yourselves immersed in a sea of opinions and judgments? The Stoic Roman philosophers Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus said...

As we all know, Executive Assistants are the unsung heroes of the executive suite, working diligently behind the scenes to keep...

We have all heard of networking, but what really is it, and why is it so crucial for Executive Assistants? Networking is more than just...

A Milestone Only Achieved with the Support of the American Chamber of Commerce Costa Rica has long been recognized as a hub of business...

Imposter syndrome, sometimes called the "imposter phenomenon," is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their...

We've all been there, haven't we? Your executive is on the move, about to dash into a meeting or head out for the day, and suddenly, they...

Working, as I do, in the business training world the executive assistants I come across in our trainings are clearly on a quest for self-...

Throughout my career I have always been referred to as a pragmatist. Initially I really didn’t understand why people would say that about...