I am an Executve Assistant, and an Operations Manager. My boss throws things at me a lot, and I just want some help in terms of really staying on top of everything. I need help with just finding a regimen or routine and sticking to it. Anyone else in the same predicament?
2006-09-20 03:37:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A little misleading, your question!- I believe your looking for "TIME MANAGEMENT" - My work experience may help you. First: List all your regular duties and approximate the time it takes you. eg: the mail,15min./etc,etc. (I don't know all your position specs, only you can put this list together and time factors. Second: be sure to slot in coffee break,lunch,washroom. After you have this "list" completed - and it shouldn't take long - add it up- (maybe you have too much on your plate) - you may need to delegate some of your duties to supporting staff. In "Time Management", the objective is to do the same tasks, at the same time, for the same time. Always remember to have "buffer time" available.(that extra 10min. or so) If your work is overwhelming, on your next performance evaluation, you should be prepared to show this, and make sure it is documented. Keep a time log. You can build your own program on your computer. Do it at home,and try it. Run a Time Management on your time away from the job!-House,children,spouse,animals, All that you do away from work... Get used to it, you need to develop discipline to your home life first, inorder to develop good working habits. There are many books on the subject, go to the library,don't spend money - look up what will help you and copy it - for about 25 cents or less.I have no idea how old your are,or what your company manufactures,how long you have been employed,if you have a good working relationship with your boss,many variables? or I could have been more helpful. If your relationship is on a good foot with your boss, take him to lunch, talk to him, explain how you love your job (even if you don't).. suggest a time slot (early morning)or (lst thing after lunch), you will know better, this time slot would be for your boss - to go over everything that has accumulated that day, (am/pm) that has come across HIS desk -that he wants YOU to do: suggest an IN and OUT folder - make the IN -RED and the OUT-Blue... Make a TO DO LIST -check things off as they are done. Make a BRING FORWARD FILE - accordian type - by date - 1-31 - attach a monthly one behind - because items can be bumped forward - you know how to "prioritize"... Every morning, starting with the mail, stamp it and prioritize each piece. You can also use post it notes that are coloured - red -immediately - etc -you choose. Only you know your work load - and if you find my suggestions helpful, you may contact me directly thru Yahoo!Answers - I am available, so you don't have to ask a question again to the whole world, I may not see or find it. If you respond to this offer, tell me the state,country? your in,how long you have worked there,your main duties, what your company does, and I'll take it from there. (excuse any typos' -I'am fast, and spell check is malfunctioning)
2006-09-20 04:14:22 · answer #1 · answered by peaches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to determine what's most important and work on that task first. It also helps if you know how long a task will take, which is sometimes difficult if you dont know what youre doing or never did the task before. Also, some tasks are very repetitive, meaning they happen around the same time every month - keep a phone book, calendar, notebook, and make samples of things you may need to repeat. Learn to work with distraction and be honest.
2006-09-20 10:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a state of order based on submission to authority, as you have explained.
it can also be a specific branch or knowledge of learning, or a category by choice.
For example, I chose the Engineering Discipline. What it means is, that unless you choose to learn discipline, you will not graduate.
The epitome of discipline, as you described it, is in the military. I could not bear that kind of discipline. I cannot choose supplication to be controlled by another.
But I can choose discipline to further my goals, and I did graduate with an engineering degree. Once my focus was on the job at hand, no matter what it takes, and not off somewhere else, then it became much easier. In this case, discipline is an easier method than not.
It depends mostly on your attitude, and choices, like whether to be true to yourself.
2006-09-20 10:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by dredude52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This one is easy.
Find out your boss' priorities and make them yours.
2006-09-20 10:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by Robert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋