Gee - not tired? posting at gone 11pm!! I only know as I too was on there gone 11pm.....
Katie - Cathy S has, as always, very good in depth advice which I am certain will help you.
I am not sure in Katie's situation it is a case of badgering her boss too much from what katie posts but just trying to get his attention to start with.
Yes, i agree, do not 'red flag' everything, only items that are time critical and only he can deal with. There are times when I actually remove emails from my boss' box and move to mine for me to answer so he does not even get tangled up with those.
Early morning quick 10/15 minutes catch ups for me are now just so we can 'touch base' on what is happening in his world and he on what I am doing - not the day to day things but anything he may have asked me to look into so I can update him.
Certainly if you are as a PA are popping into his office every 5 minutes this is not a good working practice but when you can sort out a system of how you can work together you will feel more in control.
Yes, you must understand your boss. Almost get into his mind. How does he like to work and go with it - adapt your working style to his. But at the end of the day, I feel you need to start this process off by making an initial meeting to go over this - ask him, how would he prefer you to work with him. Get good communication going - I am sure things will develop in a positive way.
