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Title: Staying one step ahead of the boss
Post by: susan silva on November 09, 2014, 08:27:33 am
Simple question, how do you anticipate your bosses or the office needs.  What tips and tricks do you have to stay one step ahead of your boss or the office?


Title: Re: Staying one step ahead of the boss
Post by: raindance on November 18, 2014, 06:21:01 pm
I would say - find out how Bossie likes to work (and not work); look at the diary months ahead; work out a plan for scheduling work; and make sure that papers and documents are available well in advance.  Project planning is key in many jobs today, so it's worth knowing how to do that. 


Title: Re: Staying one step ahead of the boss
Post by: MT123 on November 19, 2014, 10:31:22 pm
Be aware of what your boss is working on, so you can determine what additional information/steps may be needed.


Title: Re: Staying one step ahead of the boss
Post by: Atlanta Z3 on December 03, 2014, 09:17:57 pm
Always looking at their calendars and the department calendar.  Updating travel in as many places as possible.  Just keeping my ears open, that casual comment dropped from one boss to another may pay dividends in preparation.