Assertiveness Holidays Management Phones 
Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 19, 2013
For me I know I can work pretty much flat out for about three months but then I need to have a holiday otherwise I can get run down and just a bit grumpy. And we are even more available if we have laptops and business phones. I don’t want to be checking my phone, or answering emails when I am in their company.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 30, 2015
It detailed all of the department’s procedures including a large section on administration, such as holiday requests and ordering meeting rooms. Can they get the information themselves or is that you struggle to be assertive with lazy colleagues – can you say ‘no’ more often? Implement an Executive Voicemail system.
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Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Although I didn’t manage to follow the routine most days I do feel that having something in place to remind me of what my day could look like was very beneficial. I was more organised and did manage to get a lot done, so I will definitely keep the routine in mind for the future. Ensure you have everything at your finger tips.
Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 19, 2010
Taking on more than you can manage only leads to frustration as nothing gets done very well. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! Use that time to catch up on work.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 10, 2010
We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Something to think about.
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