- How to source suppliers
- How to write a sponsorship proposal
- How to influence management
- Practical win-win negotiation techniques
- How to quickly set-up a mini-website
- Planning events using timelines
- Tip & strategies for party planning
THE AIMS OF THIS COURSE
Event management is a skills-set that is becoming increasingly essential for PAs as they are required to become more and more versatile in the modern PA role. This one day, intermediate-level course takes a practical look at strategies for event management and party planning. PAs often identify project management as a skills-set they need of development, and as such this course tackles topics such as: questions you should always ask caterers; how to write an effective and persuasive sponsorship proposal, how to plan an event using a timeline, and how to quickly create a mini-website to organise information and promote an event.
Negotiating with Suppliers § Your event planning checklist § The rules of negotiation § Practical win-win negotiation § Your event folder
Publicity and Funding § Writing a sponsorship proposal § Using a formula to influence others § Tips for creating flyers for your event § Creating a mini-website for your event § Online tools for your event
Strategies for Evaluating Resources § Sourcing and booking venues § Booking live bands § How to evaluate caterers § Keeping the menu on budget § Choosing a speaker for your event § Dealing with VIP entertainers
PA Mentoring Follow-up § This course includes free PA mentoring for 3 months on an Ask-a-Question basis, via email.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
This course is delivered in-house to teams of PAs, EAs and Administrators as tailored training, either in the UK or overseas. Tailored training can address the particular needs of PA support staff in your organization and provide an opportunity for them to come together and agree solutions to common problems.
TOTAL PRICE: £2,400 per course (inclusive)
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: The taught course, a workbook, applicable taxes, Ask-a-Question PA mentoring support.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Stationery, audio visual equipment, meeting room, refreshments, lunch, overseas travel expenses.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
The role of the modern PA is constantly changing and evolving as executives become more self-sufficient at basic tasks like typing their own correspondence. Senior Pas should have managerial level skills that allow them to provide first class assistance to their bosses and remain effective in the workplace. Event management is a skills-set that every PA should possess and it has been identified as the area PAs are most eager to develop.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Personal Secretaries, Administrators, Office Managers, Event Planners
PRE-COURSE QUESTIONNAIRE
Delegates are required to complete a pre-workshop questionnaire to assess their needs and identify their expectations.
PA MENTORING SUPPORT
Delegates will be entitled to PA mentoring support on an Ask-a-Question basis for 3 months after the course (via email).
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