Sarah Stennett

Would you agree that chemistry is the key ‘ingredient’ for a successful long term working relationship between a PA & Principal?

Naturally there must be a positive ‘chemistry’ for the relationship to develop and continue long term and it is a very intimate relationship however, I’m not sure it’s the ‘key ingredient’. I have great chemistry with a lot of my friends but that doesn’t mean they would make a great PA! The key ingredient is ‘Personal Assistance’ of the highest quality.

I have great chemistry with a lot of my friends but that doesn’t mean they would make a great PA! The key ingredient is ‘Personal Assistance’ of the highest quality.

Do you empower your PA by allowing autonomous decision making in any key areas?

Yes – once my PA knows me and my business landscape they will have to make daily decisions regarding my time management, meeting requests and other areas. I am looking for someone to be pro-active, initiate new systems where needed and advise me on how to manage my time more effectively.

I am looking for someone to be pro-active, initiate new systems where needed and advise me on how to manage my time more effectively.