Considering Office Management
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Consider the People
Equipment isn't the only thing that needs regular maintenance and support in an organisation. A large part of an office manager's job is motivating and coordinating others to ensure everyone is working together productively toward a common goal.
"The trick to being a good office manager is to earn people's respect," says Bergen. This means your staff and managers should know that they can count on you in a pinch to do the right thing for everybody, time after time. Sometimes this translates into standing up for what you know is right, even if a fellow employee -- or your boss -- disagrees with your decision.
"Your reputation is everything," Bergen explains.
