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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Show your boss that you want to contribute to their success and to the organization.

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. If you are part of an administrative team you can use your meetings to share knowledge with each other or give tips on something new you have discovered.

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It's all in how you feel

Laughing all the Way to Work

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Is everything organized and in the proper place so when you need it you can just grab it? EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. What about your work space? Is it neat and tidy?

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I also had a reception to organize and I am never sure how many appetizers to order for everyone and normally go by what the hotel staff tell me I need, but I noticed there is always so much food left over that I tried something different this time. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. If the letterhead has the name of the organization on it you do not have to repeat it again under the name and title, unless that is your boss’s preference. As you have discovered half the battle is getting organized.

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Webinar Advanced Minute Taking Workshop

Office Dynamics

After many requests, the editors of the Administrative Professional Today newsletter have produced a webinar to take your minute taking skills beyond the basic level to master minute taker. What makes a master minute taker? Do you have a moment of panic when you're asked to take meeting minutes? It's a $39.95