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What group activities are there in Administration?
Administrative Assistants, in my understanding, do their work independently. Are there times that you work as a group? Are there group-bonding activities? How often do groups form and change?
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Angela’s Answer
Our company boasts a diverse array of teams, each dedicated to supporting Executives and their respective groups at different levels. We've adopted a flexible work-from-home model, with bi-monthly in-person team gatherings to foster stronger bonds and facilitate effective communication. Additionally, we organize numerous office-wide events at our local headquarters. These events serve as a great opportunity to stay connected and engaged with our local office community, adding a sense of unity and camaraderie to our work environment.
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Cindy’s Answer
As an executive assistant, I can share some insight. I often work independently; however, there are indeed times when we collaborate as a group. Group work can occur in various scenarios, such as team projects, event planning, or when supporting multiple executives or departments within an organization. Within my workspace, we often engage in inter-office group chats, viral team meetings, blogs, and support internal and external events and meetings with our coworkers and clients.
Groups and activities vary depending on the type of support and needs. Our team meets and creates connectivity events bi-monthly during our in-office meetings. We also team to volunteer together within the community and within the office. This field is a great balance of independendent and team work which is wonderful for collaborating and focus time.
Groups and activities vary depending on the type of support and needs. Our team meets and creates connectivity events bi-monthly during our in-office meetings. We also team to volunteer together within the community and within the office. This field is a great balance of independendent and team work which is wonderful for collaborating and focus time.
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Martha’s Answer
This is an excellent question, Lorenz. Being able to work with others is an important work and life skill. How much. you use it in a specific role depends upon your preferences and the culture of your organization. I infer from how you phrased the question that you like working collaboratively, which I also like. Earlier in my career, I did temporary admin work in between jobs and found working collaboratively helped build relationships and trust. While I am not currently an administrative assistant, I still look for opportunities for input/feedback from others as I plan and execute projects. I find that this often makes the outcome better and heads off conflict with those who might be affected.
Some of my friends are in administration and have to work together to assure support of executives when they are out sick or on vacation. This is more than coverage on the calendar; they have to know each other's duties and systems, as well as be briefed on current projects, so there is no interruption. They also have to work across departments and with outside vendors to run the office, arrange meetings and events, and maintain supplies.
Communicating effectively and treating others with respect is always appropriate and will naturally lead to bonding. Good luck!
Some of my friends are in administration and have to work together to assure support of executives when they are out sick or on vacation. This is more than coverage on the calendar; they have to know each other's duties and systems, as well as be briefed on current projects, so there is no interruption. They also have to work across departments and with outside vendors to run the office, arrange meetings and events, and maintain supplies.
Communicating effectively and treating others with respect is always appropriate and will naturally lead to bonding. Good luck!
I am immensely grateful for your response. Thank you for your luck.
Lorenz
You're welcome -- please let me know if you have further questions.
Martha Kramer