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. Know exactly what you want to accomplish by attending the training or conference. Negotiate if necessary. Sometimes it really is a budget issue.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 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. Know exactly what you want to accomplish by attending the training or conference. Negotiate if necessary. Sometimes it really is a budget issue.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

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. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct.

Budget 159

Budget Negotiating Agencies Stress 159

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget.

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

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. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

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. Such changes often throw your organizing systems into chaos.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Filing Negotiating Policies 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. I teach her not to negotiate against herself and shell out $20 to her. I often convince people to go with me.

Social Media 272

Social Media Forms Negotiating Learning 272

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more. Get Your Copy Today!

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

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? Why are you holding an event?

Agenda 100

Agenda Staples Budget Negotiating 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

Whether it was the actor who needed to be fired or the budget that needed to be cut or the scene that just wasn’t working, Olympia was usually the one who spoke the words that needed to be said but could also hurt people’s feelings. Everything is negotiable. When she did, they visibly relaxed and were relieved. Don’t change a word.

2021 98

2021 Negotiating 2004 Learning 98

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

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. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Jasmine Freeman Networking.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

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. I want to network with other "executive" admins and C-level supporters.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP 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

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. It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings. In comparison hotel rooms at a similar price in London are very small.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 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

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Last September I successfully negotiated a change in title and salary, but am still the lowest-paid manager in our company, even though I have more management experience than several other managers. In this role I managed staff, but was not given a manager title. I’ve had one 2.5% appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

Finance 100

Finance Salary Filing Project Management 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. Have you ever asked your supervisor to pay for a training or workshop that would enhance your professional or personal development only to get rejected saying there just wasn’t enough money in the budget? “Rules with an iron fist.&#

Filing 100

Filing 2010 2006 AT&T 100

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

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. Many organizations invest in formal manager training.

2017 58

2017 Customer Service Training Skills 58

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. You decide that: Covering your $1,800 monthly mortgage is non-negotiable; you love your home.

Salary 312

Salary Lifestyle Budget Expenses 312

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. When is budget season, how are summers and winters different, etc. This will help in updating your resume, negotiating a raise, and how you want your career to unfold. 5) Take good notes.

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. Some helpful business assets these organizations provide include mentors, templates for documents and contracts, free professional advice, and online training courses. Pursuing Your Dream Career.

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. What is the food like?

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. What is the food like?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100