Building positive relationships with colleagues and clients can greatly enhance a secretary's effectiveness.
Do you really need to approve a $20 office supply purchase? No. Good secretaries want for routine expenses (e.g., under $100) and scheduling tweaks. Micromanaging every detail signals distrust. What A Good Secretary Wants -18 - -2016- -MM Su...
A “good secretary” today balances administrative precision with emotional intelligence, technological fluency, and proactive judgment. Beyond clerical tasks, the role acts as a linchpin for organizational flow — smoothing communication, preserving institutional memory, and enabling leaders to focus on strategy. This piece explores the skills, working conditions, management behaviors, and cultural supports that a competent, motivated secretary needs to excel. and proactive judgment. Beyond clerical tasks