Success
APRIL 12, 2022
Creating an Advocacy Network. Once you get comfortable speaking up for yourself when you have an idea you want to share or a concept you want clarified, then we get to the good stuff: building a network of advocates around you. Networks aren’t created for just one person’s advancement. Effective Negotiation.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 13, 2016
Next up in our series of blog posts about regional PA networks, we have the Peterborough PA network. Launched by Bethany Fovargue in 2013 this network has gone from strength to strength and Bethany is now asked to speak and promote the role of assistants all over the world. . About the network….
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Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 1, 2009
You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. Use the guidelines below to help you sell the seminar or conference to your executive.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 1, 2009
You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. For 20 years I was an assistant and I often had to persuade my executives to invest in administrative assistant seminars and conferences. Use the guidelines below to help you sell the seminar or conference to your executive.
Office Dynamics
MAY 21, 2019
Some assistants tell me they can only attend seminars that take place in their city or state. Emphasize the benefits of networking at the conference with peers and learning from others in the field. Negotiate if necessary. Executives travel all over the country. Why shouldn’t you? That is not 21 st Century thinking.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 11, 2012
For just a little more, you can attend classes, workshops, webinars, seminars, etc. 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.
Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2009
Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.
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