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Assistants spend their days protecting other people's time. Their executive's calendar gets defended fiercely. Meetings start on the dot. Deadlines are tracked, reminders sent, diaries organised into shape. And yet, ask most assistants when they last felt in control of their own time, and the answer is usually a rueful laugh. That's the paradox Abigail Barnes set out to solve. As a time management author and international speaker, Abigail has built a career around a simple idea: the tools that help executives run their day can work just as well for the person running theirs. In this video series, she...

The role of the executive assistant has changed more in the last decade than in the fifty years before it. Middle management has thinned out, AI is absorbing routine tasks, and remote work has redrawn how executives and their assistants actually work together. So what does the modern assistant role look like — and where is it heading? To explore exactly that, we sat down with Lucy Brazier, CEO of Marcham Publishing and one of the most recognised voices championing the profession worldwide. In this short video series, Lucy shares a refreshingly direct view on where assistants add real value,...

iBabs’ State of Meeting Management Report found that stakeholders within large corporations spend a large proportion of their time in meetings. In fact, 76% of attendees in these businesses were in meetings for more than two days a week in total. With this commitment, it is essential that these meetings are worth your team’s time and that they are productive. This is especially important when meetings involve your executive team. Your senior leaders are key to the strategic success of your business and you must use their time efficiently, gaining the benefit of their expertise and experience through well-structured and...

Public sector organisations across the UK can now easily procure iBabs’ governance tools through G-Cloud 14.  Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris – 14 January 2025 – Euronext has announced that leading provider of board portal solutions iBabs, a Euronext Company, has been selected to join the United Kingdom's G-Cloud 14 framework. The G-Cloud, part of the UK Government's Digital Marketplace managed by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), simplifies the procurement of cloud services for public sector organisations by offering pre-approved suppliers and eliminating the need for lengthy procurement processes. This listing allows UK public sector organisations to...

There are a range of ways in which a board member overstepping can interrupt or undermine the work of the board. From derailing the agenda of a meeting to interfering in the day-to-day operations of the company, bypassing the correct channels. In these cases, it can reduce the effectiveness of the board and, in turn, prove challenging for the company in reaching its goals.  Executive advisor, Tricia Groff, says: “boards are created to provide support, guidance, and oversight to ensure the well-being of an organisation. The reality is that conflict-ridden boards and members who dissent from the greater good to...

Today, as iBabs fully integrates into the Euronext family, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new era. This amalgamation symbolises not just a structural transition but embodies our collective vision for pioneering solutions in corporate governance. A Seamless Future on the Horizon This significant milestone marks the beginning of a journey replete with innovation, bolstered features, and services designed to surpass your expectations. Our dedication to enhancing your decision-making and simplifying governance processes is now stronger than ever, backed fully by Euronext's support. Expressing Gratitude While Fostering Growth Our deepest appreciation goes to our founders, whose vision and...