Joan Burge Professional Development Value Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant and coordinator with a passion for writing. Last year Dana attended our Conference for Administrative Excellence but in order for that to happen, she needed to justify the budget and explain the benefits to her executive. In her latest blog entry, “Professional Development … Read more
Hopefully, you have read the first 5 Blogs of this Series. But if not, that is ok. You can jump in here. Often many of us go off to conferences. We spend a lot of time getting ready for the trip and invest several days attending the event. But what about when we get back? We tend to jump right back into our work routine and get busy. We forget that post-conference activities can help solidify what we learned and lock it in for long-term success.
I hope you have read the first 4 Blogs of this Series. I’ve been focusing on the importance of attending a conference, gaining approval, and preparing yourself before you attend your event. This Blog is about what you should do while you are attending the conference to get the most out of your time.
Great news! You are approved to attend that special administrative conference. Now how will you get the most for your investment? It starts before you even get to the venue. In this blog, I will discuss what you can do prior to attending your conference. In Blog #5, I’ll cover tips for while you are … Read more
You have decided you want to attend an administrative conference, you have determined your goals and which conference you want to attend. If you are like most assistants, the next big hurdle is getting approval from your executive to attend the conference. Below are my tried and true tips for being persuasive.
Registration for the 2026 Conference for Administrative Excellence is now closed for both in-person and livestream attendance. But you can still experience the learning!
2026 Conference On Demand: Access the sessions after the conference and learn at your own pace.
2027 Conference: Secure your spot for next year’s exciting experience, The Conductor, with in-person and livestream options.