Executive PA Australasia Issue 2 2019 | Page 5

Keep up-to-date with us via ExecutivePA.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn ExecutivePA.com 10 Briefing All the news, views and information you need to stay up-to-date and ahead of the EA game 24 Office Essentials We explore some of the best new products that should be in your office. Keep your desk tidy and your workflow smooth with these great gadgets 26 Technofile Tim Stackpool takes a look at a number of epic apps for projects, communication and inspiration that will “supercharge your productivity” 34 A guide to pulling off the ultimate corporate retreat Planning a corporate retreat can be challenging. With so many moving parts it’s difficult to get it perfect. This guide will help you cover all the bases and blow delegates’ expectations out of the water 38 Ask The Concierge Intercontinental Sydney’s Chief Concierge Mark Anderson puts the NSW capital on display, showcasing its best restaurants, accommodation, cultural locations and more. 39 Gastronomer’s Guide James Honore, Head Chef at the Farm at Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand shares the delicioius details of his facebook.com/executivepa signature dish, Charcoal beef fillet. twitter.com/PAofTheYear linkedin.com/Executive PA Media EV EN T IN DUSTRY 40 Venue menu Find out what’s happening at venues across the world. Read up on the newest event and conference space openings, international accommodation options and more 42 Boarding pass Planes, trains and automobiles—we’ve pulled together all the latest corporate travel news that EAs need to know 46 Trade shows Explore the latest New Zealand has to offer at MEETINGS, join the global events industry at IMEX Frankfurt and take part in the upcoming Sydney and Melbourne Executive PA Summits 44 Organising Events EAs are increasingly involved in all aspects of the event industry. This new addition to Chief of Staff delivers all the latest EA-relevant event industry news and updates. We cover the most important conferences, awards, key players and more to keep you informed and up to date. This edition, industry expert and AACB CEO Andrew Hiebl explains what convention bureaux are, and how EAs can use them. DEV ELOPMEN T 50 EA Profile Anthony Carthew, our 2018 PA of the Year, shares his fascinating story and how he grew his professional skills to reach the top of the EA field 64 Book reviews Find out how our EAs enjoyed reading a variety of titles that are sure to add value to whomever reads them 66 Career Essential information from career experts 52 Education & Training This edition is packed full of exclusive career advice from the best corporate mentors and experts. We’ve got a social media guru, an email expert, plus creativity and development guides. We also welcome a host of new experts on productivity and time management with a range of hacks to help you redesign and revolutionise your workday. Come to work with a set of totally new, polished tools with this issue. Issue 2 2019 | Chief of Staff 05