Forming a New Connection
Becoming a proactive partner with your boss is essential to your success as an administrative professional. As well, you are increasingly being called upon to communicate, negotiate and participate in decision-making with members of the management team and the way in which you do so greatly impacts on how you are perceived in the organization. At this important session you will learn how to communicate confidently and assertively - developing and using your personal power and in uence. You will learn how to be seen by your boss and by others as a valuable professional resource . You will also improve your ability to anticipate your boss’s needs and get what you need from others to do your job and achieve your boss’s goals
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Become a strategic partner with your bossAnticipate your boss’s needsIncrease the respect of your boss and be taken more seriouslyIdentify the key characteristics of effective partneringUnderstand different management styles for more effective collaborationRecognize the importance of handling relational challenges with the bossRepresent your boss with greater confidenceApply the iMind construct for gaining the respect of your bossLearn how to complement your boss's style and preferencesAdopt new planning skills for anticipating and proactively supporting your bossManage your boss’s image to make her more effective | 
What to do when your boss does not encourage initiativeGain the willing cooperation of others to better achieve your boss's goalsGet more autonomy and authority to handle informationFind your place in the management teamAchieve greater recognition by your boss and by others as a valuable team resourceDevelop greater trust and rapport with your bossAquire more autonomy and authority to handle informationGain your managers trust in problem solving and decision makingIdentify strategies that allow you to anticipate your boss’s needsPartner with multiple bosses and senior management successfullyDevelop the leader within you |