Today large, complex organizations, visibility is important for both aspiring young executives and seasoned executives who are being evaluated for top spots. A capable person serving as assistant-to, unless he is relegated to the completion of a special project requiring virtual isolation and minimal top-level interaction, is always visible. The visibility aspect is a two-edged sword; it can be a negative as well as a positive feature. An assistant-to who misuses whatever power he acquires or one who just cannot cut it actually suffers from visibility-especially in future considerations for top line or staff positions. The benefits to the assistant-to, then, may be great, other things being equal. leia todo o artigo
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