If you aren’t already implementing daily huddles with your executive I suggest you start now. Are you curious about what to talk about with your executive? Here are some ideas: Daily Calendars. Review Mail. Department Issues. Upcoming Travel. Training. Telephone Messages. Visitors. Status Updates. Follow-up Items. Future Projects. MORE >>

Here we are back to my interview with Maria Berthiaume CPS from Harrison College. She easily answered this question. Here are her 5 key actions: 2-way communication. Trust. Professional demeanor. Open candor. Respect for each other. Ken Konesco, her executive, agreed with Maria. He said you have to operate with absolute candor and openness. MORE >>

In the Adminology White Paper , on page 9, I briefly address this important piece of Adminology. Optimization is like administrative skills and attitudes on steroids (in a good way). Optimization means to enhance the effectiveness of something; to make something function at its best. Have you viewed my video on that yet?). The idea is. great! MORE >>

It's the standard advice: if you want to advance in your career or find a new position, seek out people who are already succeeding in that field and learn from them. can't argue with that principle. You can certainly shorten your learning curve by asking questions or by establishing an ongoing mentoring relationship. Avoid the shotgun approach. MORE >>

Guest blogger Kathy Tosoian shares a blog about SMART goals. How many times have we heard someone say, "I need to lose weight," or "I'm going to start college this year," or "I want to be promoted to Office Manager sometime soon"? We set out with the best intentions, but for some reason, we often fall short. Some of these goals are merely "wishes". MORE >>