Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

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. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor.

Negotiating 203

Negotiating Confidence Administrative Professionals Temping 203

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. For me, my career took a natural path from purely EA work to Events and Project Management a career and industry which I love. To my surprise, she agreed.

Project Management 195

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 195

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. For me, my career took a natural path from purely EA work to Events and Project Management a career and industry which I love. To my surprise, she agreed.

Project Management 195

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 195

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Most organisations do not have a dedicated event professional so the job falls to us – and what a complicated job it is! Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing about the wonderful world of events. 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. A silly mistake but one that discredited the purpose of the event. It will be you as the event organiser.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing about the wonderful world of events. 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. A silly mistake but one that discredited the purpose of the event. It will be you as the event organiser.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Going deep with the conference’s core theme of “Expand Your Influence,” Chrissy’s session equipped us with concrete tools for setting limits (without ever saying “no”), guiding people to our own point of view without being pushy, building rapport, and positioning yourself as a leader.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Collaborate Networking Skills 100