Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. It’s a full-time job and then some and for the administrative professional who is asked to plan a meeting over and above (or even as part of) their normal day-to-day responsibilities.

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. Their goal is to simplify the process of finding and booking space for meetings and events. Are there in house vendors we are required to use?

Agencies 100

Agencies Budget Suppliers Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. I am a member of our local chamber’s young professional’s group – perhaps your chamber has some great mixers you can attend.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. I am a member of our local chamber’s young professional’s group – perhaps your chamber has some great mixers you can attend.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100