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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. Negotiate if necessary. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Don’t give up.

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How to negotiate when planning an event

Practically Perfect PA

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. So how did I overcome this weakness when I first started to organise events? Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I sound marvellous don’t I!?

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How to negotiate when planning an event?

Practically Perfect PA

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. So how did I overcome this weakness when I first started to organise events? Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I sound marvellous don’t I!?

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Is Mentorship The Key To Career Advancement For Women?

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Female mentors can also train and equip younger women with skills that can help them negotiate a raise, ask for a well-deserved promotion, or better benefits. . In a Q&A with Lana Peters, VP at Hibob in the Americas, she explained how mentorship plays a critical role in female advancement in the workplace. .

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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

Office Dynamics

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.

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Ep 159: Nellie Jacob – Longtime Executive Assistant and Strengths Coach

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

In this episode, Nellie talks about the evolution of the role, how to take the pulse of your executive, organization and team, leading with empathy, and becoming aware of your strengths. Nellie Jacob is a certified Strengthsfinder coach and longtime executive assistant in Toronto, Canada. THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP.

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7 Top Virtual Leadership Skills for Managers 

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As a savvy and forward-thinking business owner, it is crucial to equip yourself with the top virtual leadership skills necessary to successfully manage teams from a distance. Embracing Technological Proficiency In your capacity as a virtual manager, embracing technology is non-negotiable for seamless team collaboration.

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