Description

Administrators are often erroneously perceived as individuals who primarily deal with paperwork and give out instructions, requiring minimal initiative and skills. However, according to the dictionary, an administrator is defined as someone responsible for managing various aspects, such as business operations or public affairs, and someone with the ability to effectively coordinate activities and resources.

Because of these stereotypical beliefs about administrative roles, administrators frequently find themselves undervalued and their contributions to businesses or activities often go unnoticed. They are often deprived of opportunities for training and skill development, receiving limited or no career guidance. Nevertheless, administrators wield significant influence over their organization's reputation and operate across all levels and sectors within the organization. They rely on a wide range of essential skills in these capacities.

This book provides administrators with an opportunity to reassess their existing skills and experiences while also introducing them to new skills that can enhance their effectiveness in their current or future roles. In various organizational contexts, administrators may hold different titles such as Manager, Supervisor, or Executive. For simplicity's sake, we will use the term "Supervisor" throughout this chapter.