Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

While teaching, coaching, and consulting with thousands of assistants nationwide, I have found that they don’t see they have to work at gaining support for training and development. Know exactly what you want to accomplish by attending the training or conference. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Don’t give up.

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Travel 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

While teaching, coaching, and consulting with thousands of assistants nationwide, I have found that they don’t see they have to work at gaining support for training and development. Know exactly what you want to accomplish by attending the training or conference. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Don’t give up. Be creative!

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Travel 100

Allwork

MAY 23, 2023

this situation intensifies the need to find ways to deliver products and services with tight budgets and timelines. In addition, you don’t have all the overhead and training associated with hiring in-house employees. And when you think about inflation (have you noticed the high price of cars and groceries lately?)

Management 246

Management Dropbox Project Management Skills 246

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

I eventually started my own company providing career coaching and training—and the rest is history! While some of the larger events tend to rely on professional speakers and trainers, the smaller ones just don’t have the budget. The International Association for Administrative Professionals is the leading association for admins.

Administrative Professionals 258

Administrative Professionals Social Media IAAP Networking 258

Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Your exceptional communication skills will facilitate seamless information flow, ensuring project milestones are met, budgets are adhered to, and objectives are achieved. As a language trainer, you’ll help executives communicate confidently in international markets, opening doors to new opportunities and expanding their global reach.

Travel 236

Travel Project Management Skills Budget 236

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Stripling worked at 84.51° as an intern and then as a lead data scientist for about five years. It’s important to find out if there’s room for growth in the new company or training and education that can help you advance your career, Ashie says. He left the company in 2018, then returned in 2022. “I Learn about the company culture. “If

2021 299

2021 2022 Payroll 2018 299

Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

She has also delivered presentations during NYC Advertising Week, the 4A’s StratFest, YouTube Black FanFest and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, solidifying her as a thought leader within the industry. She’s best known for her award-winning blog, which has inspired millions of moms in more than 160 countries.

2024 264

2024 Mentoring 2023 International 264

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2014

I urge you to take advantage of this administrative conference scholarship application if budget was a primary reason why you aren’t able to attend an administrative conference this year. Here at Office Dynamics International, we are fully committed to advancing the careers of administrative professionals. The post New!

2014 100

2014 Administrative Professionals Budget International 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

It can be almost impossible for some PAs to get away from their desk or leave the office for a day to attend training. Attending a virtual Summit means that you can watch the training from your office. It can also be quite difficult for assistants to attend training events if they do not work or live near a large city such as London.

Social Media 117

Social Media 2017 Training Networking 117

Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 19, 2010

But the budget just can’t handle the cost and my waistline can’t afford the calories. 1 cup skim milk 2 T Splenda granular (or your choice of sugar substitute) 2 T sugar-free mocha instant coffee (General Foods International – I’m actually using the decaf, sugar-free French Vanilla) 1 T instant coffee 1-1/2 cups ice.

Gifts 100

Gifts Customer Service 2009 2008 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Amanda Johnson, Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training Company. Passionate about “Creating Exceptional VA’s”, All of the VACT training courses and mentoring options, are designed to support and fit around you, your current work commitments, your individual circumstances and your budget. Sign up for the Virtual Summit.

Mentoring 121

Mentoring 2016 2015 Training 121

Small Business CEO

MARCH 15, 2018

Without a proper plan in place including a strategic budget for employee training, organisations can’t keep pace with the competition and the constant need for transformation; their strategies will falter and their profits will vanish. People value and essentially want to learn new skills.

Training 46

Training Budget International Skills 46

Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

By Joan Burge, Founder and CEO, Office Dynamics International. Training budgets were ample; opportunity for advancement sparkled like diamonds for the taking. Administrators handled many tasks, and had backups, cross training, and team-shared projects. Cross-training, Mentoring – Open your heart and be a mentor to others.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Mentoring Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

When the pressure is on to find an impressive venue to wow your clients, or source the ideal training venue for your delegates, or book the perfect executive meeting room, it’s good to know that help is at hand. As an international client with limited knowledge on venues in the UK, I found her assistance outstanding.

Budget 131

Budget Negotiating Stress Customer Service 131

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2016

If you use board portals your meetings can take place in the cloud; this saves expenses costs on getting board members to one place – huge savings if you’re an international company with directors around the world. Investment in Training. Any fears you have over data integrity will be reduced immediately.

2003 100

2003 Training International Meeting Minutes 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

It can be almost impossible for some PAs to get away from their desk or leave the office for a day to attend training. Attending a virtual Summit means that you can watch the training from your office. It can also be quite difficult for assistants to attend training events if they do not work or live near a large city such as London.

Social Media 100

Social Media 2017 Training Networking 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Jasmine Freeman Networking.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2013

We are asked to arrange all sorts of events including anything from a team training day through to the company Christmas party and other large scale conferences, exhibitions and dinners. Events can be expensive especially if they are for team building or internal training. What is the budget? Why are you holding an event?

Agenda 100

Agenda Staples Budget Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. I want to network with other "executive" admins and C-level supporters.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

However like many other areas within our role we are not trained event organisers. Typically we are expected to be competent at anything our managers ask us to do even if they aren’t so keen on offering us any training. With many of the events I’ve organised I’ve not had a budget or clear objectives. Sound familiar?

Budget 100

Budget 2015 Training Management 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 2023

Previously, Sarah supported the CEO of Keystone Homes, and Founder of Hope International. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Restaurants Budget Interviewing 98

Success

JUNE 6, 2024

8 months before Research and plan itinerary Once you know what type of budget you are working with, you can start planning travel details. Finally, research how you will get around once you arrive—several locations have options including buses, trains, taxis, e-bikes and other viable, affordable options.

Medical 113

Medical Lifestyle Travel Credit Card 113

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 12, 2023

In this episode, Lexi talks about working with international teams, transitioning from an executive assistant to a manager of EAs, and she also shares her experience moving into the software industry.

Management 98

Management 2009 Restaurants Customer Service 98

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 30, 2023

Teaching and training other EAs about tips that can help others in their EA journeys. Along with her EA endeavors Yolanda is the Chair to Wipro Women in Cyber where she is focused on helping people come together to train, endorse, mentor, and inspire women to take a leap of faith in the Cybersecurity space.

Mentoring 97

Mentoring Restaurants Training Networking 97

Loosely Speaking

APRIL 23, 2010

Sharon’s been hopping around the blogosphere answering industry questions and promoting this year’s Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC). The bottom line is training and education should be a part of your overall budget and continuing education is a lifelong process. Okay, off my soapbox.

AT&T 100

AT&T Training International Promotion 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 22, 2013

You may need one for printing a hard copy of an important client presentation or for printing hand-outs for your internal meetings. What’s more, once it runs out, you’ll have to keep on replenishing it, which will eat away into your budget in no time. Admin Assistant Training Cost Effective'

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Policies Budget Expenses 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 24, 2023

After 18 years of award-winning success in the corporate space, working as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, Maria brings her unparalleled combination of experience to her proprietary process and interactive trainings, helping companies understand the science and benefits of goal-setting for their employees.

Goals 91

Goals 2004 Restaurants Customer Service 91

Loosely Speaking

APRIL 12, 2010

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Where in the World is Sharon Williams? There are plenty of annual industry events so consider planning a year out and budgeting for the ones you feel will provide you the greatest benefit. Hurry while there is still space.

2004 100

2004 2010 Travel Budget 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 9, 2023

Capacity is a support automation platform that uses AI to deflect emails, calls, and tickets so internal and external support teams can spend more time doing their best work. Prior to starting Capacity, David was the CEO of Answers Corp.

Management 94

Management 2014 2017 2006 94

Allwork

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Despite smaller budgets, these businesses are often outperforming larger corporations in innovation. And if you think about those top performers, they have better equipment, they have better training facilities. So, you know, these are all going to be massive international corporations and compare for our purpose here.

AT&T 280

AT&T Environment Equipment Budget 280

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Over the last few years the events industry have wholeheartedly embraced social media and assistants should also be doing this when they organise internal events for their businesses. Here are 6 examples of how social media can help you with the events you organise: 1.

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Promotion Restaurants 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Have you ever asked your supervisor to pay for a training or workshop that would enhance your professional or personal development only to get rejected saying there just wasn’t enough money in the budget? How to deal with it: Provide written materials and information about the training or workshop you wish to attend.

Filing 100

Filing 2010 2006 AT&T 100

Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A considerable part of their role may be training on internal processes so that other administrative staff can keep operations running smoothly. For example, they may have a budget that they can use for the tasks related to their role. Support for C-suite executives or board members. Level of discretion over decision-making.

Salary 124

Salary Project Management Skills Budget 124

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2013

But for staff meetings, project update meetings, budget meetings, client review meetings, MOST MEETINGS… the primary purpose is communication. As a pioneer in the field of work-life balance education, Jim’s expertise extends to additional developmental programs, including a leadership training program and stress and time management training.

Agenda 100

Agenda Calendars Training 2013 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Exclusive, desirable and uniquely situated being 40 minutes south of Edinburgh International airport. We have a specialist conference team whose experience includes conferences for the European Union and prestigious international companies. We work with all budgets in all locations in the UK. Archerfield Estate – Scotland.

2015 100

2015 2014 2012 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Imagine, if we had assistants at home to pay the bills, do the budget, organize dinners, answer our calls and follow up with reminders -- it is starting to sound pretty good. That is a good time to recognize assistants for all that they do. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100