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Recap of the 31st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence with a focus on this year’s theme: The Influential Assistant.
While I was working on some new material for my Star Achievement Series® training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants, I came across something I wrote years ago. It was an extra handout I used to give participants when I was teaching persuasion skills in class. I want to share the ideas with you. These ideas might come in handy in persuading your leader to send you to a conference or any training program.
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.
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.