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Managing the Micromanager

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Monday, August 24, 2009 Managing the Micromanager The job description did not include managing a micromanager.

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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

Management and administrative support professionals, as all employees, feel like they don’t have enough hours in the day to complete their work. In reality, these so-called independent executives have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative office professional.

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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. I will communicate effectively and assertively so that there is a clear understanding of what is required and requested. 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

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. I would highly suggest that both new and more "seasoned" administrative professionals print this out and keep it close by. Let them have their words. Do not interrupt. When they are finished, ask questions to clarify their feelings. Seek answers.

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If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do

The Office Professionals Place

If it is a situation that requires urgent attention, be assertive and ask for help and apologize for any inconvenience. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m

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The Charge: Your Emotions – The Cost: Your Job

The Office Professionals Place

You may have to agree to disagree, but at least you will have expressed your thoughts in a professional manner and you will still have a job. Be assertive, state your case, and give and ask for solutions. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Truth Hurts. How will you deal with it? A new topic each month.

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