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Conference for Administrative Assistants – How to Get Your Executive’s Approval

Office Dynamics

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. How will your executive benefit from you attending the conference?

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Ep 215: Kathleen Burns Kingsbury on Changing Your Money Mindset and Negotiating for What You Deserve

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

In this episode, Kathleen talks about working with virtual assistants, changing your mindset toward money, how to negotiate for higher pay, and tips on public speaking. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Speak your mind, even If your voice shakes.

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7 Classy Ways to Handle Employee Resignations

Success

As many as 31% of workers actively planned to quit their jobs in 2022, alongside 28% of workers who were undecided on the matter, according to a survey by the Conference Board. Turn your focus to other employees’ satisfaction The potential for growth is a key indicator of job satisfaction, according to a 2023 study by the Conference Board.

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What Makes a Good Conference Venue?

The Small Business Blog

Anyone that has ever had to organise a conference will tell you there are 1000s (in fact over 29,000 in the UK) of venues to choose from. When choosing a venue for your next conference there is more to consider than just the budget. It is worth trying to negotiate on the price factor and not just going with the first quote they offer.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. Internal & External Training.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Facility Managers.

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For all its flaws, COP28 still gives us a route to a greener future

Workplace Insight

In the quest for sustainable urban development, the global community is making significant inroads through international collaborations and agreements. Incredibly this is first time such an agreement has been reached in 28 years of international climate negotiations, surely a cause for celebration.