MEMO OF THE MONTH
MEMO OF THE MONTH UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY AGECNY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WASHIGNTON D.C. March 17, 1982 MEMORANDUM TO THE SENIOR sTALT FROM : M. Peter...
...The most critical factors in assuring the effective utilization of my time and an efficient information/decision-making process are the use of established channels of commnric,itions and timely submission of fully cleared documents...
...In her absence, Kay's associate, Tish Niffenegger, has such authority...
...She records all pertinent information on a pre-printed form and works with Kay Davies to determine whether to schedule the events or have them otherwise handled...
...You need to immediately inform Ka y or Ti ;h accordingl y !! of course, it is particularly critical for you to observe this procedure during periods of fast moving events when time is of the essence...
...Most often, Tish will inform the requesting party of the decision by phone...
...March 17, 1982 MEMORANDUM TO THE SENIOR sTALT FROM : M. Peter McPliel-:o!, SUBJECT: "Front-Office" MarlogemenL Our ever increasing volume, variety and tempo of work makes the management of my time and the information/ decision-maing process progressively difficult...
...Close calls are brought to me for decision...
...At risk of belaboring the point, it might be instructive for you to know how my time is generally scheduled in response to personal, telephonic and written requests: (1) Requests for time on my calendar are mule to Tish Nifienegger, ext 29620...
...2) My Congressional testimony is scheduled by Michelle Laxalt in discussions with Kay and me...
...Kay Davies, my Executive Assistant, is the only person authori sed to schedule my time...
...MEMO OF THE MONTH UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY AGECNY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WASHIGNTON D.C...
...3) Public appearances, speeches, media events, etc., are similarly the subject of periodic scheduling meetings attended by Kay/Tish, Rich Miller, et al...
...If neither is made aware of demands on my time, or changes therein schednlod previou s l y , the potential for chaos and conflict ,,xist:5...
...It is especially important to stress that your advising me pi2rsonally of an event and securin g my areement is no guarantee that the event be sc'ueduledon my calendar...
...Kay and Tish collaborate in sorting cut the complexities of my daily schedule...
...On occasion, Kay will do so...
Vol. 14 • June 1982 • No. 4
