Welcome to The Admin Advocate

Every time I attend a conference, open LinkedIn, or read a professional development message board, there is an overarching message: Admins deserve more. So many conversations center around a lack of recognition, low wages, or no opportunities for promotion or advancement. These things are all incredibly important, but what are we doing right now to earn it? How are we each individually taking ownership of our skill set and career trajectory? 

So, you're in the midst of planning all the wonderful aspects of your event when you are thrown a curveball. When faced with the challenge of unexpected changes, there are several steps you can take to ensure your event flows seamlessly.

When it comes to event planning, personalization is not just a nice touch—it’s a powerful way to elevate the experience for your attendees. In today’s post, we’ll explore actionable ways to make your guests feel truly seen and valued.

So you’ve started the planning process for your event by creating a basic agenda and task list. The next thing to do is find vendors. It’s important to ask yourself a few questions about the event in order to determine what kinds of vendors you are looking for.

On the first day of my second week in my new role, my executive told me that a large project I would be taking on would be planning a large offsite meeting in a neighboring town. I had a moment of panic, thinking about how difficult it could be to take on the event while still learning about the organization and industry. But after taking a deep breath, I thought about a few projects I had completed in the past that I could look back on and recall my experience, struggles, and learnings, all of which would have prepared me for this event.

This week’s post is going to be a bit different, as I’m currently in the midst of hosting a 60+-person week-long offsite, which requires my full attention. But fear not! Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the honor of being part of various media pieces from the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP), which I am excited to share with you!