Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Keep the file on your desktop or easily accessible. Update phone extension list to ensure callers are directed to the appropriate person. Discuss the importance of a calendar time block for your manager to focus on emails, presentations, budget, etc. This may require you to do some research and meet with other departments.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 30, 2008

As a secretary I typed letters, answered the phone and did the filing. The up and coming assistant will need to be knowledgeable and skilled in what they do and assertive in doing it. An assistant would often be the professional gatekeeper as to who gets in to see the boss and how quickly they get to speak to them on the phone.

Assertiveness 100

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

email, instant chat, phone, text messaging, etc.). Quickly get these projects and/or tasks off of your desk, place them in a tickler file or schedule a reminder and revisit them at the appropriate time. The primary manager may be traveling and/or unavailable to answer your questions.

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals International Mentoring 100