IAAP 2005 Profile of Administrative Professionals Survey

Rating of qualities that are most important in a manager/supervisor/boss
(On rating scale of 0 to 10 – 10 being most important quality; 0 being least important quality)

Sampling of "Other" Responses...

• Allows flexibility, provides a fun and supportive atmosphere at work

• Allows subordinates to make decisions

• Attitude

• Attitude - 10+

• Being "put together" both in their personal life and their professional life

• Being a mentor

• Believes in equal treatment among employees at all levels within the corporation

• Compensates for extraordinary demands

• Confidentiality

• Decisive

• Does NOT micromanage

• Does not micro-manage!

• Engages employees' minds and hearts

• Engineers sometimes do not communicate well.

• Ethical and professional

• Ethical, considerate and respects me

• Exemplary behaviors relating to honesty, trust, integrity, and morals/values; handles issues fairly

• Fair and have integrity

• Frequently communicates vision/direction for the company

• Gives you a task and let's you figure out how to reach the goal by the deadline

• Good personality match

• Good work ethics and habits

• Has fun

• Has personal integrity

• Has sufficient technical skills

• Helps my career advancement

• He's great!  Always giving me credit for my work - and sometimes his!

• Honest/ethical

• Honesty

• Honesty

• Honesty

• Honesty

• Honesty, good morals and values

• Includes staff rather than manages staff

• Integrity

• Is a good leader

• Is a team player not a dictator

• Is appreciative

• Is fair and does not have personal relationships with her subordinates

• Is open to input from employees - 9 out of 10 rating

• Is pleasant

• Is respectful

• Is supportive of professional development

• I've been both (manager and line staff) and I believe trust ranks high on both sides.

• Knowing how to delegate effectively and letting you do your job without standing over you

• Knows their staff's individuality, needs, goals, style, etc

• Knows what his administrative professional does in a day and shows appreciation

• Knows how to utilize an administrative assistant

• Loyalty, support

• Must have experience in supervising effectively

• My boss is overloaded.  Therefore, her time for me is limited. I know it is not her fault.

• Not a gossipy person, is able to keep confidences.

• Not afraid to try something new and bold -- open to ideas from other staff

• Occupational experience

• Positive attitude and motivational

• Punctuality

• Remains calm under pressure

• Respect for you as a person

• Respected in community and by peer group

• Respects the administrative assistant's work ethics

• Rewards and gives attainable goals

• Sense of humor

• Sense of humor a big plus

• Shouldn't jump to conclusions without asking

• Supports career development for office staff

• They upgrade leadership skills regularly.

• Total empowerment for employees; doesn't micromanage

• Treats assistant like they are equal part of the team

• Treats employees equally

• Treats employees with dignity and respect

• Treats me as a member of the team -- not an outsider

• Trusts colleagues

• Trusts his assistant to do the best possible job in order to produce the best results

• Trusts you enough that you are their sounding board or person they vent to (not at)

• Trustworthy

• Understands and facilitates the need for employee to maintain a healthy family life.

• Understands outside influences

• Understands the importance of responsibility to family

• Values employees as vital to the organization

• Very congenial and understanding

• Visible; a part of the work unit

• Wants subordinates to excel

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