Effective Office Management

An efficiently run office is rarely remarked upon or celebrated. An inefficient workplace can be the cause of much office stress and strife. This course will help you develop an assertive and organised approach to managing people and processes in your office, to facilitate harmonious and productive working. It includes key management skills and planning techniques to improve information flow and achieve objectives Course Outline: Know your role as manager. Understand the typical responsibilities of an office manager Work with others effectively. Recruit the right team, know the pitfalls and benefits of delegation. Resolve conflicts in the office. Negotiate for a win / win, every time Develop your team. Use action plans to increase staff performance ,Increase productivity and efficiency. Use the best methods to manage your time. Decide goals and set priorities for the office. Learn measurement techniques for clerical work. Deal successfully with stress Plan projects properly. Set SMART objectives. Define key result areas. Assign responsibilities to your team and allocate resources. Measure your results and evaluate them against objectives Learn to solve problems and make decisions. Define the problem and think creatively to find a solution. Work through the five-point plan for making a proper decision Action plan for results