EDITOR’S
LET TER
ISSUE 1 2020
Welcome to 2020 and the first edition of Chief
of Staff for the new decade. Judging by the start
of this year, the 20s are going to be full of twists,
turns and challenges for EAs and everyone in the
working world.
To help you prepare for the road ahead, we’ve
put together an exciting issue filled to the brim
with tools, stories and breakdowns that dial into
some of the key elements of the EA role. On page
18 you can find a guide on what to expect when
your executive is changing—or as we like to call
it—a boss swap.
At the beginning of this year, I had the
opportunity to speak with Ronald Reagan’s
EA, Peggy Grande. On page 28 she shares some
invaluable anecdotes from her time with the
President, and what EA skills she developed in
the unique job. We have included three special
features on the event management aspect of the
EA role: a breakdown of the benefits of team
building, a list of the top conference add-on
experiences in Melbourne and—in light of
the recent bushfire disaster—a call out from
government, agencies and bureaux asking EAs
to plan their next event in affected communities
who are well and truly open for business.
As part of our ongoing effort to give exposure
to the best in the business, we also profile our
“Learn what to expect when
your executive is changing in
‘Boss swap’ on page 18.”
2019 Travel Manager of the Year, Yvette Simpson
and our Boss of the Year, Benjamin Lee. If you
think you’ve got what it takes to join them on the
podium at this years’ awards, you can nominate
now at executivepa.awardsplatform.com.
As usual, this issue is packed with professional
development articles from experts in a wide range
of fields including HR, wellness, media, and
leadership. So go ahead, turn the page, let’s get
stuck in.
Bennet
Bennet Nichol
Editor
Chief of Staff Magazine
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