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 Negotiating Travel 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people. HR, Project Management, Accounts, Training or Events. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines. It was fly by the seat of your pants stuff, but I did it.

Project Management 171

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 171

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people. HR, Project Management, Accounts, Training or Events. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines. It was fly by the seat of your pants stuff, but I did it.

Project Management 171

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 171

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 3, 2015

Know exactly what you want to accomplish by attending the training or conference. How will your executive benefit from you attending training or a seminar? Say, “Would you rather I attend the conference in May in California or the seminar in September in Atlanta?”. Offer options.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Skills Training Learning 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. Internal & External Training.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards International Training Networking 100

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 Attire Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals 226

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

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. How many meeting rooms you require and how each room will be used (main conference room, break out rooms, formal dining etc). The price point for this can be negotiated.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. How many meeting rooms you require and how each room will be used (main conference room, break out rooms, formal dining etc). The price point for this can be negotiated.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

During the course of the meeting the Board decided that everyone in the organisation must attend a full day’s training on a new legislation affecting the industry. Your manager delivers the news that he has nominated you to coordinate the training. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

There are several factors that determine how we react to ethical situations including our background, personality, level of training, and most importantly our value system. The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along. See Lisa at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating IAAP Expenses 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

Every chauffeur speaks clear and fluent English and is trained for customer service levels, including meet and greet services, luggage handling and discretion. Whilst they make lives easy for people in a hurry, there is still a constant need for a highly trained customer service business model. Personal Service. Yes, apps are easy!

Travel 127

Travel Negotiating Customer Service Expenses 127

Office Dynamics

JUNE 20, 2013

June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. Providing employees with the tools to become better communicators, consensus builders and negotiators should be a priority for any organization.".

Skills 100

Skills 2013 Finance 2008 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 16, 2023

In this episode, Kathleen talks about working with virtual assistants, changing your mindset toward money, how to negotiate for higher pay, and tips on public speaking. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Speak your mind, even If your voice shakes.

Negotiating 52

Negotiating 2019 Restaurants International 52

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. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct.

Budget 131

Budget Negotiating Stress Agencies 131

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

She has experience building and leading Admin teams from scratch and effectively training new hires. Sfera was the first company from Russia to join the Association and present at the EENA Conference.

ASAP 93

ASAP International Negotiating Administrative Professionals 93

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

Every chauffeur speaks clear and fluent English and is trained for customer service levels, including meet and greet services, luggage handling and discretion. Whilst they make lives easy for people in a hurry, there is still a constant need for a highly trained customer service business model. Personal Service. Yes, apps are easy!

Travel 100

Travel Negotiating Customer Service Expenses 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. How to negotiate when planning an event.

Agenda 100

Agenda Staples Budget Negotiating 100

Eat Your Career

APRIL 17, 2012

When establishing timelines, negotiating deadlines, or simply outlining your day, recognize that you’ll probably be thrown off course a few times. You have the power to train others on how you want to interact with them simply by demonstrating the behavior. Is there an empty conference room you can use perhaps? Plan for them!

Management 100

Management Cubicle Negotiating Phones 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. 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? “Rules with an iron fist.&#

Filing 100

Filing 2010 2006 AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. Supervise and train other clerical staff. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. I’m curious to know how the original Job Spec evolved. Gifts and Entertainment Policy.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Suppliers Skills 100

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Aside from incredible networking, most professional associations also give you access to valuable learning opportunities—whether through featured speakers at meetings, annual training conferences, or newsletters highlighting trends in your field. Some are better (MUCH better) than others.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Negotiating Budget 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating 2010 100

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. Low-cost training courses are available online.

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Energage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

And yet, one report after another still names employee engagement and workplace culture at the top of a CEO’s many challenges: • The Conference Board’s annual CEO survey lists six top challenges for CEOs today, five of them related to engaging and aligning talent. Many organizations invest in formal manager training.

2017 58

2017 Customer Service Training Skills 58

Workplace Insight

APRIL 10, 2024

There is of course the irony of a global property conference discussing net zero whilst jetting in delegates from all corners of globe, but how do you get to inclusivity and diversity without the travel? This included waste minimisation, carbon reduction, social impact and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Travel 52

Travel Negotiating Lifestyle 2024 52

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I overheard one conference participant say she went out and bought bubble bath just so she could sink into that tub properly!). Our breakfast began a little later this morning to allow conference participants ample time to pack and checkout before the conference began. days of the conference, fabulous prizes were distributed.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Clothes Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I overheard one conference participant say she went out and bought bubble bath just so she could sink into that tub properly!). Our breakfast began a little later this morning to allow conference participants ample time to pack and checkout before the conference began. days of the conference, fabulous prizes were distributed.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Clothes Negotiating 100

Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As an experienced board member and classically trained senior executive, she has spent the last decade propelling unicorn tech companies, leading P&Ls over $1 billion and managing teams of over 400. DesBoine-Murrays expertise in high-end placements spans almost 25 years and places emphasis on training, advocacy and continual support.

2025 263

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