Synopses & Reviews
The times they are a-changing. And the roles of secretaries and administrative assistants are changing along with them. As a result of today's management-reduced, downsized, organizations, a new breed of assistant is evolving -- one with many of the same responsibilities as a middle manager.
Assistants who want to boost their careers will make the most of this situation, using it to flex their muscles, take on new challenges, gain greater respect, and reposition themselves in their organization. This upbeat book shows them how to do it with guidance that will help them to:
become indispensable to their bosses
-- use office politics to their advantage
-- delegate work ... to their supervisors!
-- transform stress into positive "get-things-done" energy
-- manage multiple bosses
-- build successful working relationships
-- supervise peers
-- survive downsizing
-- develop the confidence and authority for leadership
-- advance their careers, increase their paychecks, and more.