sanpet
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« on: October 29, 2014, 05:19:55 am » |
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I decided to somewhat fight for this promotion. I don't try, my CEO will just say.. well you really didn't want it. I want to put together an action on plan on... "how I would help my CEO and open up his time to do other tasks" I am just .. trying to think of things I can suggest. Travel and diary management are a given, I need to come up with some other ways. I know it is hard to ask for help because no one knows the job.. but if you can think of ways you save your boss time working with projects it would be SO appreciated.
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2014, 05:26:46 pm » |
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I would on my own time go through his calendar for the next six months. What upcoming project are on his calendar? Do you have access to any of the other c-level calendars, do the same. Offer to be coordinator or key person for upcoming project(s).
I don't know what industry you are in, but are there any technology programs that may be beneficial to your company offer to research, self train, then become the trainer.
Go through the job descriptions with a fine tooth comb, not just the admin ones, all. If your company does not have, go to the web and find job description for the positions you come into contact. Maybe that will give you some guidance or direction.
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claudiamag
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2014, 01:06:28 am » |
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Is there a certain software particular to your industry that your boss uses? Maybe you can learn how to use it and help him generate reports and such. In a past job, there was a risk management software that my boss at the times used to generate risk evaluation reports. I was able to free up a lot of his time by running these reports myself.
Or what about legal research? Again, something I learned at another job and was able to help out.
Something that has proven very helpful in my current job is the fact that my boss speaks several languages (as to I) and I am able to translate many of his reports to the common language used in my location. That wasn't part of my initial job description but its really a big help to him and the other execs that report to him. I don't know if something like that would apply to you, but its something to consider and my give you some ideas. Good luck!
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susan silva
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2014, 07:20:42 am » |
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Can you sit in some of his meetings. Take notes and summarize his meetings with what was covered and any record any actions that came from it, take notes so you can possibly supply additional information. You can then try to help keep your boss on target with those actions and after a few meetings types with different people you can start to identify some places you can help with time, making reports, researching topics, help keep a project on track. Let us know how it goes.
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sanpet
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2014, 06:40:17 am » |
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Thanks for the advice. I will take eveyone's suggestions and put them in my.. hire me proposal. I am going to submit it Monday so if anyone else has any suggestions, the more the better.
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sanpet
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2014, 05:50:28 am » |
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I decided to not even bother. It is time to move on to a better company. It maybe slow and I have to remember... dont feel too comfortable, there are better opportunities out there.
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2014, 05:41:51 pm » |
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Sad but sometimes that is the best option. Best of luck to finding a new position with wonderful bosses and many good challenges!
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