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. In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder. A low stress solution.

Budget 159

Budget Negotiating Agencies Stress 159

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

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. Yes, I’ll get to go” or “My manager will say no.” Know exactly what you want to accomplish by attending the training or conference. Don’t give up.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Your manager has just returned from a Board meeting. 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. Probably not.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

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. Yes, I’ll get to go” or “My manager will say no.” Know exactly what you want to accomplish by attending the training or conference. Don’t give up.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Success

MARCH 23, 2022

But there’s a big difference between that and having a budget, a packing list and an hour-by-hour breakdown of where we will be in the course of such a trip, all of which I need to make it executable as a side hustle. Because of my inability to manage such finer points, the side hustle seems doomed to die unconsummated.

Social Media 291

Social Media Forms Negotiating Learning 291

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The first time I became involved in planning meetings was in my role as an office manager/prospect donor researcher in the Grants and Development Office of a state university. DMC (Destination Management Company). appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training. Get Your Copy Today!

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

Clutter Coach

MARCH 13, 2019

Work starts piling up because new people need to be trained to do things that previously everyone just seemed to know how to do. That training takes time that hasn’t been budgeted for and during the growth phase, people aren’t likely to have spare time. No one knows where to put them or who to ask about it.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Filing Negotiating Policies 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. What is the budget? The agenda.

Agenda 100

Agenda Staples Budget Negotiating 100

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Training — Employers prefer administrative professionals who are not only tech-savvy but also well-versed in the company’s most-used tools. They look for individuals who proactively update their administrative assistant skills through training. Budget perceptiveness. Expertise in software and social media.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

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)? Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Feeling underutilized? What to do?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” I was hired 4 years ago as the PA to the Managing Director and that was it.

Finance 100

Finance Salary Filing Project Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Once the recession really hit home my Director’s budget was cut quite drastically and she asked all of us to think of ways to cut back on costs. I also met with all of the Sales Managers at the hotels local to my office and discussed their corporate rates. My director gave me the task of reducing this spend by 20%.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. How to deal with it: These types of managers believe in facts and statistics. These kinds of managers want proof that you will do the job effectively. . “Rules with an iron fist.&# Lack of trust.

Filing 100

Filing 2010 2006 AT&T 100

Energage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

In April 2017, American Airlines announced it was proactively increasing the pay for pilots and flight attendants, two years ahead of contract negotiations. Many look to formal training, investing large budgets and hundreds of people-hours into instructor-led classes. Solution #5: Bring managers along.

2017 58

2017 Customer Service Training Skills 58

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Give yourself an annual budget for professional development and use it. 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.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Negotiating Budget 100

Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

Resume 52

Resume Cover Letter AT&T Interviewing 52

Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

The problem: Revenue was $50,000 last year, but 2021 is off to a slow start; you sold zero training packages in January and February. You sense that your ideal clients are those who experienced your training live before making a purchase. then act to manage risks. You feel that chasing customers from overseas will be fruitless.

Salary 313

Salary Lifestyle Budget Expenses 313

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 30, 2012

One reason why hiring new college grads is beneficial is because companies can mold them and train them to their liking. If something seems way out of line, you can clear it with your boss if an assignment comes from someone else who is not directly managing you day to day. 3) Get to know everyone and align yourself.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Resume Goals Mentoring 40

Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

By accessing an online mortgage pre-approval tool, you can better plan and budget for what you need and want from your new space. Being a landlord and a “property manager” is not for everyone, but some people love it and make a great deal of money. If you need help negotiating your new salary, read this article I wrote first.

Finance 69

Finance Retirement Expenses Negotiating 69

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. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. Trust me it is necessary!

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. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. Trust me it is necessary!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100