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Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our conference for administrative assistants or training because of budget cuts or not getting financial support. But often, it’s just lack of knowing how to sell the conference to the executive. Executives travel all over the country. Sometimes it really is a budget issue.
Between conferences and sales meetings and team meetings, my routine feels like anything but. This is especially helpful for those who frequently travel and don’t have the comfort and sameness of home. Travel is the biggest disruption for routine. Q: I’m on the road a lot.
Prep for your working vacation Inform any partners, clients and colleagues of your travel plans and only commit to the most important meetings while you are away. Fischer-Rosenthal also recommends booking refundable accommodations and services whenever possible, just in case your travel plans change with short notice.
In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. Can you negotiate on price with App based booking systems? Flexibility. Our Range of Services.
He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. Expert Travel Agents.
As many as 31% of workers actively planned to quit their jobs in 2022, alongside 28% of workers who were undecided on the matter, according to a survey by the Conference Board. We offer a travel stipend. The Great Resignation turned all eyes toward reasons employees might want to quit their jobs. Do we have staff who have to commute?
In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. Can you negotiate on price with App based booking systems? Flexibility. Our Range of Services.
Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? 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. Did I think of this as meeting planning?
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.
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.
The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along. For example, if a negotiator sees a co-worker drinking at lunch, they might wait to see if the behavior affects her/his job in any way, to see if it happens again or if anyone else notices. Here’s an example of putting the tool into practice.
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.
You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. Use the guidelines below to help you sell the seminar or conference to your executive.
You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. Use the guidelines below to help you sell the seminar or conference to your executive.
Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. Not a confident negotiator? They have a vast knowledge of venues and hotels. Let them do it for you. Probably not.
Their duties include (but are not limited to) answering and screening calls, meeting and greeting clients and customers, maintaining executives calendars, writing correspondence, generating reports, meeting planning, filing, travel arrangements, maintain client/customer data records, supervising others, and the list goes on.
He was also an international traveler so I had to learn everything about time zones, flights and everything in between when your boss travels to a foreign country. And travel he did. In the last year I worked for him he was away from home travelling for at least 80 nights and for the most part it was international travel.
Don’t get me wrong they still travel for Board meetings and client engagement but they don’t get on a flight simply because there are no alternatives to getting everyone together. It is also not ideal for sales pitches or negotiations. A reliable and fast link must be in place to allow for good quality sound and visuals.
Don’t get me wrong they still travel for Board meetings and client engagement but they don’t get on a flight simply because there are no alternatives to getting everyone together. It is also not ideal for sales pitches or negotiations. A reliable and fast link must be in place to allow for good quality sound and visuals.
Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Sometimes it is worth looking outside of London (or any major city) for venues, even if some people have to travel it could save lots on the overall budget. Site visit and other venue considerations. So you’ve been asked to organise an event… now what?
November’s UN climate conference, COP26, turned a spotlight on the climate crisis. The primary focus of the negotiations at COP26 has been on carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is released when fossil fuels — coal, oil and natural gas — are burned, as well as by forest fires, land-use changes and natural sources.
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.
You can work at the office daily, hire people, run your campaigns, conduct meetings and conferences and expand your business as you see fit. You can negotiate for extras and pay for add-on services like meeting rooms as and when required. A serviced office provider will require a lease sign-on and charge you a monthly rent.
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? Without a green future there is no future.”
They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. There are many ways to achieve this, including reading management literature, attending seminars, company events or conferences, keeping up-to-date with technology and taking courses.
The room was sleek and sophisticated in every way and clearly furnished for the savvy business traveler. I overheard one conference participant say she went out and bought bubble bath just so she could sink into that tub properly!). days of the conference, fabulous prizes were distributed. We were excited and ready!
The room was sleek and sophisticated in every way and clearly furnished for the savvy business traveler. I overheard one conference participant say she went out and bought bubble bath just so she could sink into that tub properly!). days of the conference, fabulous prizes were distributed. We were excited and ready!
She and her firm have been honored with several accolades, and Bailey speaks nationally 10 to 12 times throughout the year, sharing her insights on leadership, negotiations, best practices, and diversity and inclusion in the legal and business community. Dawn Belamarich, Ph.D. Embassy, enabling female founders to find dignity and purpose.
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