Do you dread going to the welcome reception at a conference? Or the opening night get together? A lot of people do, especially if they attend the conference alone or are a first-timer. However, going to the first night’s event when attending an administrative conference is a great way to start meeting the people with whom you will spend the next 3 or 4 days. It’s also a great opportunity to meet the associates at the company hosting the conference.
Communication
Persuading Your Manager
Getting to the “yes”
You know the scenario. You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. The topics are of interest to you and will help you in your job. You walk into your executive’s office to request his or her approval only to hear “no”. You walk out. End of story.
Principles of Persuasion (Part 3 of 6)
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.