
Focus and Finish
So many things compete for our attention
in the workplace that it’s often very difficult to concentrate.
This
article will improve your ability to focus on a project and finish the
task at hand.
The Power of Checklists
Not only is it important to put together
checklists for one’s self, a progressive and forward thinking office
manager puts together checklists that everyone in the office can
benefit from.
An Office Manager's Job
Description
Office Managers wear many hats, put out many
fires, and act as liaison for everyone from marketing assistant to the
president and CEO of the company. It is a profession that is almost
too hard to describe in a job description.
Following Up: Don't Just Assign
Tasks
Delegating tasks is a necessity if you
want to maintain your sanity, but staying on top of those delegated
tasks is one more of your responsibilities. Discover some tools and
reminder options that can assist you in following up on all that
you’ve delegated.
Walking a Tight-Rope: Balancing
Roles of Office Manager v. Professional Staff
As an Office Manager, you may run into
opposition from professional staff when it comes to following
organizational procedures. Here are some examples of resistance and
some steps to take that should get you on your way to universal
acceptance and a procedure-friendly environment.
Also -
From the Trenches
Trumping interruptions!
Out of the Hat
Sometimes illusion can be a simple
solution to a stubborn problem.
F.Y.I.
The Automatic External Defibrillator is
an important development in addressing the estimated 250,000 deaths
each year - in the U.S. alone - due to SCA (“Sudden Cardiac Arrest”).
Many of these deaths can be prevented if effective defibrillation is
administered within 3-5 minutes of the SCA.
New and Cool
Toolbox
Announcing Office-Aide™
Office Management Productivity Software
Editorial Objectives
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