Office Dynamics
APRIL 11, 2017
I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. In order for you to “win,” you don’t have to make others “lose.” Everyone needs to understand that, by working together, you’re all better off. When we speak about others behind their backs, we tend to speculate.
On The Job
MARCH 24, 2008
Unfortunately, many companies throw new supervisors into the management waters without a boat or even a life preserver. It’s little wonder that many new managers sink in such conditions. Among the suggestions from experienced managers: • Listen to employees. Understand the company agenda. Ask for help. Set the tone.
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Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 20, 2015
When we left off with Mad Men, Joan, played by Christina Hendricks had manoeuvred herself all the way from Office Manager to the brink of a fortune. If you’re arranging a meeting for your Boss, pay attention to the agenda. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. Mind your business.
Who's the Real Boss?
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Driven by their own agenda, these assistants care little about their team or having a positive impact on those around them. You will find that these nastier types of assistants will bring their schoolyard antics out at work but will fly under the radar going unnoticed from management, making other’s lives difficult on the sly.
The Office Professionals Place
JULY 27, 2010
In order to effectively deal with the backstabbers, stubborn, mean-spirited, micromanagers, gossips, and the host of others that make the list, we must evaluate our own perceptions of these people. Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). A new topic each month.
On The Job
JULY 22, 2010
Further, a recent Right Management survey found that 51 percent of those working for employers with more than 10,000 employees said that social networking “seldom” interferes with productivity, while 41 percent of those at smaller companies report it “seldom” interferes. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2008
In my case, I am lucky, since I only have to track calls for myself and use my daily journal or agenda (call it what you will) to make notes. Do you wish that you could be able to track calls and make sure that you have all of the details in place? This happens to everyone from time to time.
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