From the course: Administrative Professional Tips

Partnering with your boss

From the course: Administrative Professional Tips

Partnering with your boss

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- Working as a strong, united team with your executive is critical to the success of your partnership. This strong partnership can help your productivity and sets an example of positive collaboration for others to follow. As administrative support professionals, we are one of the most important resources for helping the people we support achieve their goals. In order to create a strong alliance, there are some practices we can institute to ensure we create a winning team. First, share information that aligns with your boss' goals and mission. This helps determine what type of information to share and how to prioritize it. By choosing what you share with your boss, you will only be bringing them infrastructure they need to know. Being this filter is powerful and strengthens the trust between you and your boss. Next, adjust your work style to suit the needs of your boss. When we are willing to do this, we send a message to our executive that we are fully committed to the partnership and want to make working together as easy as possible. For example, if you have a boss who prefers a very organized and clean work environment but you aren't as diligent in this area, it would work well if you leaned more in their direction. It may be a stretch for you, but it will help your boss to be more relaxed, aid you in being more organized, and show that you can put your relationship ahead of your own personal preferences. This will be appreciated by the person you support. Finally, exhibit loyalty. You can do this by being upfront and honest. This shows your allegiance to that person. Additionally, when they exhibit this behavior towards you, you will be renewed in your commitment and motivated to continue to give 100% and beyond in your job duties. Partnering with your boss is an intentional action that can pay dividends over the course of your working relationship and beyond. The result of the partnership with my boss became a turning point in my career When I was interested in creating a peer professional development program. She not only supported me but championed moving the program forward. Developing this partnership will require you to operate with loyalty, integrity, and discretion. By taking these steps, you can be on one accord with the person who relies on you the most in your office.

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