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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines).

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

Once upon a time you spotted or were presented with a Job Spec which caught your attention. You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question.

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An Elephant Called 'E-mail'

Office Dynamics

presents challenges. E-mail, snail mail, fax, telephone, voice mail or face-to-face? Here are some questions to ask yourself during the decision-making process: • Could the message I’m delivering be misconstrued or misinterpreted in any way? In this article, I am going to address both—opportunities and dangers.

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An Elephant Called 'E-mail'

Office Dynamics

presents challenges. E-mail, snail mail, fax, telephone, voice mail or face-to-face? Here are some questions to ask yourself during the decision-making process: • Could the message I’m delivering be misconstrued or misinterpreted in any way? In this article, I am going to address both—opportunities and dangers.

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Personal Productivity & Organizing Link Lineup

Stephanie LH Calahan

Cinch: [link] (audio)  -- Kathleen Gage shares her process for annual planning.     Do you hae a favorite planning process?  she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity/organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals. 

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Managing the Micromanager

The Office Professionals Place

In an effort to curb the constant interruptions by your supervisor who is inquiring about your status on a project, give him constant updates so that he can be assured that you are in the process of completion. Take notes When presented with a new project or update, get a pen and notepad and take notes. Need a speaker/presenter?

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Make Your Resolutions/Goals from a Customer/Client Perspective.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Maybe you will create new or improved processes that make it easier for you to follow up with your clients.    Try this process and see how well you meet their needs and grow your business. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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