Borrow staff time, don’t hijack it
An employee from another department who’s willing to pitch in when you need extra help seems like a gift. Just take these steps to avoid stirring conflict or a turf war among the offices
Category: Career
Staying enthusiastic over the long haul
Imagine spending 28 years in the same modestly paying job (20 in the same office space). Could you muster enough enthusiasm at work each day for people you support to name you “Employee of the Year” after all that time?
Do you have the qualities of a leader?
You don’t need the word “chief” in your title to act as a leader to the troops. Show that you possess the qualities for promotion by exhibiting these leadership traits:
Crack into the right office cliques
Cliques in the workplace extend well beyond who sits with whom in the lunchroom. These informal but tightly knit circles often hold the information and influence that make offices hum. Knowing how to maneuver among them can spin your career to new heights.
Win the award for fun, creativity & smarts
Get creative juices flowing by involving everyone in honoring the workers in your office with fun, humorous, and clever awards.
Is your to-do list in order?
A well-crafted task list allows you to focus your full attention on the most important matters without worrying that something will “fall through the cracks.”
Respect for your role begins with you
If you lament others treating you like “just a secretary,” examine how you break the stereotype of one who types, files and fetches coffee.
What’s in an administrative job title?
Imagine holding the title of “senior secretary” or “executive secretary” one day and being called an “administrative assistant” the next—for the same job and pay. That can happen when an organization streamlines support staff job titles. But don’t despair if you feel your title doesn’t reflect the work you do…
Overcome indecision and thrive!
Delaying your decisions exacts a cost in both time and opportunity. Fail to confirm which venue you want for your next event, for example, and suddenly, both are booked. If you agonize over providing your “final answer,” push yourself to act, with these tips:
Test your perfectionist tendencies
Don’t miss opportunities because you’re drowning in minutiae. Test your tolerance for imperfection by whether these statements describe you: