I was privileged to do something a little different than my normal duties these last two days at work. It was a nice break from routine. I hope it was just what I needed to get me out of some unproductive rut I've been in at work.
We've had a specific client for a number of years that the owner of the firm has always done about 95% of the work himself onsite at the client's office. Most of our clients have work done by staff accountants that is reviewed by the more experienced team members for final approval. So the owner works primarily in a review and signing capacity. But this client had been an exception to the rule. I had some limited knowledge of this client because I had provided some technical assistance at times over the last several years.
So this year, it was decided that both of us would go to the client's home office to complete the work together. It worked great! We worked really well together, each being responsible to take care of the work that fell within our strengths and complimenting each other very well. We completed the project in the time we had alloted to it. We also enjoyed the 30 to 45 minute drive each way getting a chance to discuss some office and personal things. I worked full days and yet have not actually been to my office in 2 days.
So today I have a day at the office. I'm sure it will be full of returning phone calls, email, and staff member questions. I think the office had some computer problems while I was out and so I get to assist in fixing those today.
The next 2 days I am going to a leadership conference with the owner and a co-worker. She and I are the "management team" that the owner depends on to help with many of the decisions regarding staffing and running of the office. So the three of us are going to a conference on leadership to improve on our management skills. I'm looking forward to it.
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