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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights. What is coming up on the calendar for the next three weeks?

Calendars 325
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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

What does it take to be a successful office manager? simonewu 24/01/2023 Office managers are responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly in the office. They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Facility Managers. Office Managers.

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12 Efficiency Secrets of the World’s Busiest People

Success

Looking at your phone you find three texts that say, “Hey is this meeting happening?”. Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. Understand the maker’s vs. manager’s schedule. Time is the one shared asset no one can create. His response?

Goals 312
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25 Self-Help Books You (Probably) Haven’t Read

Success

Hard-nosed self-improvement books that preach goals, time management and positive attitudes are invaluable. Sooner or later, every entrepreneur discovers that negotiation is an indispensable skill. Work gets whatever space is left in our calendars. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz.

Payroll 317
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How to succeed as an assistant

Practically Perfect PA

Do you find more and more is demanded of executives and senior managers’ time? However, with more being expected of your manager’s time, this in turn increases the expectation of what is anticipated of your job role and assigned tasks. Time management is one of the key components in achieving personal effectiveness.

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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

Practically Perfect PA

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. I was hired 4 years ago as the PA to the Managing Director and that was it.

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