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Personality Matters

posted on: July 22nd, 2010
Undertaking of the best PA training course is imperative to turn your PA job into a career. It takes a certain kind of person to be an astronaut, teacher, soldier, farmer, politician etc. The same can be said for the vital role of PA. So what does it take? And to that end, what makes a good boss?

The Good PA

Take this definition of a PA - “A secretary is told what to do, but a PA tells the boss what to do!”

The best PA training courses will teach you that a PA needs to be organised, calm and composed, adaptable, prepared and diplomatic. A concise PA course coaches you to be a negotiator, communicator, organisational genius and, after our esteemed minute taking course, a fabulously concise writer.

The Good Boss
The way your boss communicates with you is imperative to a successful symbiotic relationship. A simple “Good Morning, how are you?” should punctuate your first contact of the day, setting a pleasant tone.

Your boss should take time each day to update you (in person), showing that they respect you and are willing to invest in your working relationship. Informing you of successes and accomplishments with acknowledgment of your input is deferential and fortifies your loyalty.

Even the most dedicated PA has a life outside of the office. Your boss should respect your home-life and always act reasonably concerning its needs.

Understanding your desire for professional development is a valuable quality in a boss. Urge them to understand your aspiration to update your PA training, as this will benefit you both in the future.
Personality Matters