Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

As we approach the end of summer and look forward to fall it is also a time when many companies start putting their 2010 budgets together. It is a time when many performance reviews are given, raises are put into budgets, conferences and seminars are talked about as well as training and travel. What does this mean to you?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

As we approach the end of summer and look forward to fall it is also a time when many companies start putting their 2010 budgets together. It is a time when many performance reviews are given, raises are put into budgets, conferences and seminars are talked about as well as training and travel. What does this mean to you?

2010 100

2010 Training Budget 2009 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2014

Administrative Conference Scholarship Application Announcement. I am excited to share with you that we are now accepting applications for scholarships for the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence happening this Sept 30-Oct 3 at the Red Rock Resort & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. One full tuition ($1495 value!)

2014 100

2014 Administrative Professionals Budget International 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. While teaching, coaching, and consulting with thousands of assistants nationwide, I have found that they don’t see they have to work at gaining support for training and development. You know the scenario. You walk out. End of story.

Training 100

Training Budget Travel Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. While teaching, coaching, and consulting with thousands of assistants nationwide, I have found that they don’t see they have to work at gaining support for training and development. You know the scenario. You walk out. End of story.

Training 100

Training Budget Travel Negotiating 100

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

I eventually started my own company providing career coaching and training—and the rest is history! Present at an Admin Conference. In the past few years, more and more Admin Conferences have popped up all over the world. In short, I became an Admin Leader, just as I always wanted to be.

Administrative Professionals 258

Administrative Professionals Social Media IAAP Networking 258

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Many were return attendees, which doesn’t surprise me at all given the quality of training and the spectacular way Joan has with putting on an event of distinction. I think that entertainment is really appropriate for an admin conference, because that’s what we do each day at work. It was beautiful. I think Kris was right.

Agenda 100

Agenda AT&T Training Skills 100

Allwork

MAY 22, 2024

VR and AR enhance meetings, training, relaxation, navigation, presentations, and creative design. Imagine your members brainstorming in virtual meeting rooms, attending training sessions from across the globe, or even unwinding with a guided meditation in a peaceful virtual landscape. Does this sound like science fiction?

Collaborate 299

Collaborate Environment AT&T Budget 299

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Requesting Training and Professional Development Support from Your Employer. But when that training comes with a large price tag, it’s often out of reach. It can be reimbursement for a webinar, registration for a professional development conference, or even subsidizing a course at your local community college. The solution?

Training 98

Training Mentoring Budget Administrative Professionals 98

Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

What date is the budget report due? What time is your executive’s flight to Cleveland for the big conference? She is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin , a company dedicated to developing innovative products, training, and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. When is that important meeting?

Administrative Professionals 192

Administrative Professionals 2017 Calendars Phones 192

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Thursday, September 22: My excitement over what the second day of the Conference for Administrative Excellence might bring had me awake at dawn; I saw the bright golden sun dazzle over the mountain horizon. Sherry told me, “This is a phenomenal conference for leadership. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

Social Media 100

Social Media Networking Twitter Business Cards 100

Success

MARCH 15, 2023

But before she could offer the opportunity, I’d have to discuss the gig with the company chairman, because he had high standards as to who’s allowed onstage during his big conference. It might lack the budget for training customer service reps to use the new software. My call with the chairman went perfectly.

Restaurants 279

Restaurants Customer Service Budget 2014 279

Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Specialize in crafting memorable corporate gatherings, such as conferences, meetings, and product launches. Your exceptional communication skills will facilitate seamless information flow, ensuring project milestones are met, budgets are adhered to, and objectives are achieved.

Travel 236

Travel Project Management Skills Budget 236

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

If in person is beyond your budget, we also provide coaching via conference calls. The post Coaching for Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants appeared first on Executive And Administrative Assistant Training - Office Dynamics. Should your executive ever bring in a coach for you, see it as a good thing!

Assertiveness 200

Assertiveness Calendars Business Cards Budget 200

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Thursday, September 22: My excitement over what the second day of the Conference for Administrative Excellence might bring had me awake at dawn; I saw the bright golden sun dazzle over the mountain horizon. Sherry told me, “This is a phenomenal conference for leadership. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

Social Media 100

Social Media Networking Twitter Business Cards 100

Allwork

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Coworking Cafés : Coffee shops appear budget-friendly initially, but those daily latte expenses can add up. Solution : Offer private meeting rooms or areas where members can have discreet conversations or conduct video conferences. Train staff to be attentive to both café and coworking needs.

Ergonomics 321

Ergonomics Environment Health Networking 321

Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2017

By taking these steps, you will be able to find the best options within your budget so you can travel in style. Know Your Budget: Before you start creating your itinerary, check to see what your budget is. Cardigan: This is number one thing to pack when going on a trip, especially if it is going to be for a conference.

Administrative Professionals 200

Administrative Professionals Travel Clothes Restaurants 200

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Office Dynamics, leader in administrative excellence, has an array of gifts for the executive or administrative assistant that range from professional books for their career to online learning, journals, inspirational books, lunch totes to high-end boot camp training programs for executive assistants. Conference not in your budget?

Gifts 100

Gifts 2015 Budget Purchasing 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

However like many other areas within our role we are not trained event organisers. Typically we are expected to be competent at anything our managers ask us to do even if they aren’t so keen on offering us any training. With many of the events I’ve organised I’ve not had a budget or clear objectives. Sound familiar?

Budget 100

Budget 2015 Training Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

It can be almost impossible for some PAs to get away from their desk or leave the office for a day to attend training. Attending a virtual Summit means that you can watch the training from your office. It can also be quite difficult for assistants to attend training events if they do not work or live near a large city such as London.

Social Media 117

Social Media Training 2017 Networking 117

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Here is a link to the slides from the Assist Conference.

Project Management 100

Project Management Management Budget 2017 100

The Leader Assistant Podcast

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lucy is author of The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential , as well as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, a global force synonymous with world-class conferences and training. In this episode, Lucy talks about her new book, the Global Skills Matrix for administrative assistants, and much more.

Administrative Professionals 98

Administrative Professionals Restaurants Customer Service Training 98

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Sustainability certainly hasn’t been a priority for assistants organising events, particularly as we often have to manage events alongside our actual day job and the budgets we have to spend on events are still quite a bit smaller than they were a few years ago. Reduce your waste and reduce the budget for next year. Think ahead.

Budget 100

Budget 2014 Travel Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. A possible response could be – I will utilize any downtime researching professional development opportunities such as free or low-cost webinars, training, conferences, etc. My hours were reduced and benefits lost.

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Interviewing Retirement Skills Health 178

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training. Not only did I set the meetings up, but I also took notes (in shorthand no less), transcribed the notes and prepared final reports for dissemination.

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

It can be almost impossible for some PAs to get away from their desk or leave the office for a day to attend training. Attending a virtual Summit means that you can watch the training from your office. It can also be quite difficult for assistants to attend training events if they do not work or live near a large city such as London.

Social Media 100

Social Media Training 2017 Networking 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2015

I have closely worked with assistants for 25 years through my training company, Office Dynamics, and I was an assistant for 20 years prior to starting my company. Or, if you want to do it up big, send your assistant to a dream conference where he or she can learn and interact with others; be renewed about his or her profession.

Gifts 100

Gifts Administrative Professionals 2015 Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

When the pressure is on to find an impressive venue to wow your clients, or source the ideal training venue for your delegates, or book the perfect executive meeting room, it’s good to know that help is at hand. Organising a business event or corporate hospitality can be a tricky and time consuming task. A low stress solution.

Budget 131

Budget Negotiating Stress Customer Service 131

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

For example a friend of mine recently attended a conference on how technology can be used to market events, which was great except the venue didn’t have Wi-Fi and so the delegates couldn’t use social media to enhance their conference experience. Is the main conference room light and airy?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

For example a friend of mine recently attended a conference on how technology can be used to market events, which was great except the venue didn’t have Wi-Fi and so the delegates couldn’t use social media to enhance their conference experience. Is the main conference room light and airy?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 5, 2014

We find venues for conferences, training courses, all kinds of business meetings and corporate hospitality events as well as weddings and private parties. We work with all budgets in all locations in the UK. Function Fixers specialises in finding UK venues for all busy PAs. We strive to save you money.

Forms 100

Forms Agencies Budget Phones 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2013

We are asked to arrange all sorts of events including anything from a team training day through to the company Christmas party and other large scale conferences, exhibitions and dinners. Events can be expensive especially if they are for team building or internal training. What is the budget? Why are you holding an event?

Agenda 100

Agenda Budget Staples Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

We ran our first conference and exhibition for business travel booking assistants last September and I’m very excited to announce that we will be running Assist Travel again this year. At the end of this conference attendees will have the knowledge and the connections to greatly improve their business travel processes and procedures.

2016 100

2016 Travel Suppliers 2015 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Located directly opposite London’s Euston Station, The Light offers stunning contemporary facilities and the versatility to accommodate a variety of events from conference, theatre and cabaret style meetings to corporate events, receptions, graduations and exhibitions. The Light – Central London. Ashford Castle – Ireland.

2015 100

2015 2014 2012 International 100

The Leader Assistant Podcast

JULY 30, 2023

Nelson Mandela CONNECT WITH YOLANDA Yolanda on LinkedIn ABOUT YOLANDA Yolanda Hunte is an enthusiastic advocate for leadership and has served as a council member for the Ambitious Women Conference where she has collaborated with female colleagues in sales and marketing helping to organize, mentor and motivate other women.

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Training Restaurants Networking 98

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Have you ever asked your supervisor to pay for a training or workshop that would enhance your professional or personal development only to get rejected saying there just wasn’t enough money in the budget? How to deal with it: Provide written materials and information about the training or workshop you wish to attend.

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Filing 2010 2006 AT&T 100