Overview
Main description
THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIME
As an office professional, you are the point person for critical day-to-day activities. That means effective communication with your manager and internal and external stakeholders is key to the success of your office and organization.
Perfect Phrases for Office Professionals has hundreds of ready-to-use phrases for any situation you’re likely to face. From defining your role in the office to promoting interdepartmental communication to getting the credit you deserve, this handy, quick-reference guide provides the most effective language to:
- Establish a quality relationship with your manager
- Clarify and manage assignments
- Get results without formal authority
- Handle customer complaints like a pro
Table of contents
Best Foot Forward
Conversations about Communication
Establish and Implement Procedures
Clarify Job Expectations
Clarify and Manage Assignments
Career Management
Multiple Managers
Managing Managers
Create Positive Culture
Professionalism and Empowerment
Speak on a Manager's Behalf
Author comments
Meryl Runion, CSP, is the founder of SpeakStrong, Inc. Susan Fenner, Ph.D., is the manager of Education and Events at the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).
