Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person within an organization – be it corporate, association or otherwise – charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do.

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years. Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional. Administrative Professional – 4,395,025 results.

Calendars 325

Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Skills 325

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Administrative professionals provide real benefits to the people they support and the organization at large. The best administrative professionals aren’t just supporting players. The best administrative professionals aren’t just supporting players. What are their administrative skills?

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number.

Holidays 100

Holidays Budget Administrative Professionals Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Think about part time studies to add to your qualifications. What to do?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

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. They have helped hundreds of top companies organize inspiring offsites and corporate retreats. Are there in house vendors we are required to use?

Agencies 100

Agencies Budget Suppliers Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

I have also looked into AEAP, which by all accounts, appears to be a great organization. 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