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Designing with Insight and Intention: Uncovering Behavioral and Functional Needs

Allwork

After several conversations with senior leaders, we felt confident we could support the need to work differently by aligning new ways of working with a new workplace strategy. without major travel time. Of course things ebb and flow, evolve over time, and shift in priority.

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A venue finding agency is an assistant’s best friend!

Practically Perfect PA

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. Not a confident negotiator? Firstly, do assistants really have the time to negotiate with a hotel on their day delegate rate? Picture the scene.

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Career Success A to Z: E is for Etiquette

Eat Your Career

When traveling alone, they keep their eyes firmly planted on the numbers ticking by, indicating the floor the elevator is passing. Perceptions aren’t necessarily reality, of course. Negotiation. Etiquette can influence your ability to negotiate effectively. The Impact of Etiquette. Professional Image and Reputation.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time.

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area.

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

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.