Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our conference for administrative assistants or training because of budget cuts or not getting financial support. But often, it’s just lack of knowing how to sell the conference to the executive. That in itself is a learning experience. You need to continually learn and grow.

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Budget PowerPoint Training Negotiating 235

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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Administrative Professionals Collaborate Networking Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Negotiators. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here.

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Negotiating Confidence Administrative Professionals Temping 203

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? BUT, I learned and I learned quickly by making some mistakes early on. What I also learned was that I liked what I was doing and that I was good at it – or had the potential to be. Did I think of this as meeting planning?

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Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

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. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

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. There were charges for audio visual equipment that we never ordered.

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Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

Oh yes PAs are no doubt equipped with a much broader skill set than most people (and maybe you) would give you credit for. My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines.

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Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 195