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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

Between email, virtual Assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, executives mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever – making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. This is a question I have been asked for years.

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Make Your Administrative Assistant Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Following are the top 4 ways to foster growth.

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Make Your Administrative Assistant Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Following are the top 4 ways to foster growth.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Project Management – Time Management, Critical Thinking and Coordination Skills. The role has changed and so must we.

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The Office Professionals Code of Conduct

The Office Professionals Place

Below is the office professionals code of conduct. I will manage the tasks and projects set before me appropriately so that deadlines are met. As the need and responsibilities for the administrative professional grows, so will the code. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

The Office Professionals Place

In other words, provide them frequent updates before they have to ask where you are on the project. Finally, give assurance that the project will be completed by the deadline (while giving updates until completion). The most important thing to remember when dealing with someone like this is to give them what they want before they ask!

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Managing the Micromanager

The Office Professionals Place

Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. In an effort to curb the constant interruptions by your supervisor who is inquiring about your status on a project, give him constant updates so that he can be assured that you are in the process of completion. Ask questions.