Category: Managing the Boss
In the world of administrative support, one skill stands out as indispensable: the ability to work effectively with all types of supervisors, even those who may seem chaotic. Navigating this topic can be challenging, but it is crucial to be prepared to effectively work for executives who others may consider difficult to work for, rather than being blindsided.
Streamline your paper filing system … should you do your boss’ personal errands?
Managing both of your calendars can prove especially challenging as it can easily get confusing trying to keep track of items and not miss or skip over important meetings, tasks or events. Here are 10 ideas to consider when working on improving your calendar management.
Being part of an organizational structure in which employees serve more than one boss can make these staff members feel like a confused spider caught in a tangled web. Companies often employ such “dotted line” arrangements to use employees efficiently and reduce budgetary expenses. As a manager, attempt to reduce the stress for your employees by taking these actions.
If your executive has overly inflated feelings of self-worth, grandness and superiority over others, they probably don’t take criticism well.
Micromanagement is a management style where a manager closely observes, supervises and/or controls the work of their employees. People who micromanage immerse themselves in the work of others. This means that a micromanager often avoids delegating responsibilities to employees, so the manager becomes the sole decision-maker.
To promote an excellent working relationship with your executive, focus on communication, business acumen and confidentiality to “become the admin they can’t live without.”
Thanks to the upheaval in the workforce, many companies are cutting their administrative staff, leaving those stressed-out remaining admin pros to support multiple managers and executives, whether in person or virtually.
It’s important not to get flustered by these additional responsibilities. There are ways to make things easier.
Q. I just took a new position in a great company. But my boss routinely uses the F-word at work. Should I complain? I’m not a prude, but it seems hostile.
Handling a perfectionist can feel especially tricky when that person is a manager. Here are some ways to deal with perfectionist execs.