Joan Burge 
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.
Hopefully, you read my first blog about deciding which conference to attend based on your goals. Before you can even consider persuading your executive to invest in your training, you need to be 100% confident that you deserve to attend an administrative conference. These 5 steps should help you gain approval for attending an administrative conference.
Since there are so many administrative conferences being offered, I would like to walk you through a series of blogs on how to select the conference that is right for you, gain approval and how to get the most for your investment.
I am keeping these blogs to the point.
A conference should feed your brain and soul!
In today’s busy workplace, it’s easy to get into a slump. With so much coming at you on any given day, it can feel practically impossible to keep up. So today, we’re addressing this simple question: Have expectations for assistants become unrealistic? Go on, think about what you’re attempting to do on a daily basis: … Read more
Office Dynamics recently held its Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas. It was our 23rd year and our biggest event. I was really curious as to how our attendees came to choose the Office Dynamics conference over other conferences for assistants. The options we gave them were: Joan Burge/Office Dynamics’ reputation Topics Speakers … Read more
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In today’s fast-paced business world, the role of administrative and executive assistants is more crucial than ever in driving innovation and positive change within organizations. However, a common pitfall is that many organizations dive headfirst into radical change without first understanding the heart of the people responsible for implementing it. This dynamic keynote, which includes mesmerizing entertainment elements, will shine a light on the transformative power of seemingly insignificant actions, inspiring you to take the first step towards positioning yourself as a key catalyst to SPARK success.
In this session, you will…
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