SECRETARY

The Secretary Bird.
A Large African Bird.



The secretary in an orgnisation plays a variety of roles, including that of ofice-wife, nurse-maid, girl-friday, information centre, sounding board, devil's advocate, gate-keeper and many others. She is also known occasionally to type, file, and keep appointments.

One of the less glamorous roles is that of a facilitator in all forms of organisational communication - be it gossip or a symposium, written reports or telling a white lie. In fact, the better she is in this role the larger her power-base and indispensibility, and by extension, the brighter her chances of working her way up the organisation.

Meetings - a secretary's role here is undeniably crucial even though it may not be so acknowledged by those in authority.

TIME MANAGEMENT

T-Time management tool to be used
I-Identify definite actions and timings
M-Mindful of priority actions
E-Eliminate time wastage activities

M-Maintain inspiration in doing the activities
A-Avoid laziness
N-No procrastination
A-Avoid getting emotional in handling problems
G-Getting committed to time
E-Efficient decision making
M-Mentally free from past and future
E-Ensure completion of "Cycle of Execution".
N-Never lose focus on time
T-Tactfully overcome interruptions and diversions

These are good guidelines for everyday life. Extracts from DIPS