Modern technology combined with the recession-era focus on fewer people doing more work more efficiently have resulted in fewer admins on staff at organizations across the United States, reports Scott Kraus for The Morning Call. But many people could still use a hand managing their calendars, scheduling meetings and responding to simple emails. And that’s where virtual assistants come in.
Managing up is an important skill for admins at every level to master. Melba Duncan, president of The Duncan Group and author of The New Executive Assistant, offers these seven tips to help you improve your ability.
Americans tell an average of two lies each day, but different people lie at different rates. Twenty percent of the people tell 80% of the lies. Either way, there’s a good chance someone will lie to you as you go about your day, so it’s wise to know how to spot and handle liars.
It’s hard enough to pass off a task without being physically disconnected from someone. But in the modern age, you don’t always get to delegate face to face.
Here are some of UpdateZen founder and CEO Paul Ruderman’s “golden rules” for collaboration.
Prepare for a tough conversation as carefully as you would prepare for an important meeting with a client. Here are three effective steps to take when laying down the law.
It can be hard to reconcile with a co-worker when you don’t see eye to eye, but it may be necessary for the good of the organization. Executive coach Mary Jo Asmus of Aspire Collaborative Services offers a few simple steps to make it easier.
When you need to ask others to change behavior that is adversely affecting your work, follow this advice.
When you look at job ads, you’ll notice few, if any, seeking people who are new to management. But how are you supposed to get started in management if all the jobs require experience?
February 6, 2015
Categorized in: Teamwork
It’s hard to watch a new person struggling to fit in. What can an established employee do to help a new colleague become part of the team?
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