EDITOR’S
LET TER
ISSUE 3 2019
Welcome to issue three of Chief of Staff . The
second half of the year is upon us, and now
Christmas feels like it’s just around the corner.
To prepare we’ve put together an extensive eight-
step guide for planning a Christmas event, so our
readers can enjoy a ‘stress free silly season’ and
get ahead of the end of year rush.
Also in this edition we revisit South Australia
and Adelaide, one year after our trip to the state in
mid-2018. I spoke with Premier Steven Marshall,
Minister for Trade Tourism and Investment, David
Ridgway and other leaders in the state to learn
how much South Australia has grown, and what
it has in store for the future. Turn to page 28 to
dig into South Australia and read a direct message
from the Premier to EAs.
This issue will take us right through to the
2019 Executive PA Awards in Sydney. The big
night takes place on 5 September, so get in
touch to book your table—places are going fast.
Check out our social media and website as we are
announcing the names of the fi nalists as this issue
goes to print.
To mark the occasion I’ve had two enlightening
interviews with Chris Beer, Runner-up for Boss
of the Year 2018 and our Up and Coming PA of the
Year for 2018, Natalie Kennefi ck.
On page 18 we explore the impact of the #metoo
“ We revisit South Australia and
Adelaide, one year after our
trip to the state in mid-2018”
movement on workplace sexual harassment
policies, and whether organisations’ efforts to
reform their rules are really in the best interest of
their employees.
There are a number of events to look forward to
in the second half of the year, with the Executive
PA Awards, Executive PA Summits and more all
listed in this edition. So go ahead, turn the page
and let’s get stuck in.
Benn et
Bennet Nichol
Editor
Chief of Staff Magazine
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