Category: Project Management
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As people around the world continue to send aid to Haiti, in the wake of a 7.0 earthquake on Jan. 12, an appointment coordinator at Imperial Sugar Co. recently joined the effort by arranging the donation of more than 5,000 pounds of the sweetener. Brenda Rose used her organizational and “powers of persuasion” skills to work through the logistical challenges of delivering pure cane granulated sugar to Haiti.
Communication is a cornerstone of any relationship—at least any good relationship. So why do so many executives rely on casual, on-the-fly exchanges with their assistants? Joan Burge, an administrative trainer CEO of Office Dynamics, holds a daily huddle with her executive assistant. Here’s how they make the
communication work:
Make Adobe Reader remember where you left off, as well as your selected zoom and pan settings … Improve daily planning by being specific on your to-do list … Expect a VIP visitor at the office? Use this tactic from Darienne Page, receptionist for President Obama’s Oval Office …
A growing number of Americans are going back to the land, growing vegetable gardens in backyards, schoolyards and even traffic circles. So it shouldn’t surprise you to hear that employees are spending their lunch hours and breaks digging in employee gardens.
Transform your next big event into an opportunity to give back to people in need. Here’s how to touch the lives of others after the party’s over:
Attitudes have changed for the better in many offices, where the fear of layoffs still runs high. But what happens when employees become so busy kissing up to the boss that they stop pulling their weight at work? How are you supposed to deal with a kiss-up, do-nothing co-worker?
While you may not have been partying much at the office lately, some employers see summer as an ideal time for an all-staff get-together. Instead of spending a lot on flowers and glassware rentals, though, they’re getting creative with summertime themes. Here are ideas that assistants posted on the
Admin Pro Forum.
What does an Oreo cookie cream filling have in common with administrative professionals? Everything! Without that cream, there’s no magic center that holds it together. You’re left with two chocolate disks sitting there waiting for something special to happen. The special ingredient: you.
If Angie Fuller hadn’t discovered the Standard Operating Procedure manual her predecessor left, she wouldn’t have known how to do her job. Once she’d settled into her new position, she began updating the SOP manual to accurately reflect her evolving role. Follow Fuller’s tips to create an SOP manual for your role.
The current economic meltdown underscores this reality: We’re never too far from a crisis. Before a crisis causes things to blow up, train your office for first response.
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