The Art of the Ask

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You don’t get if you don’t ask. This saying is true about many things but it is especially true when it comes down to asking for training dollars. In our complicated workplace, professional development is not an option or a “nice to do.” Training for assistants is an absolute necessity to keep staffers sharp and relevant and to support companies to keep their competitive edge.

But how to ask? In this 3rd of a 3-part series, Bonnie and Vickie answer this question in detail. Did you know that your company may actually have a training budget but it just may not be advertised? If you are looking for a new job, an important question to ask is: How much is the annual training budget for assistants?

Learn how to build your business case that will result in an enthusiastic “Yes.” You will be providing the ROI (return on investment) to justify the training to your leaders. There is simply too much at stake not to do this. But…if your leaders still say no, learn what absolutely free resources are out there. The most important thing is for you to get the training you know you need. You are worth the investment.
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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Gandhi

Resources:

Value Drivers

Webinar: Creating Name Badges with Vickie Sokol Evans

Tricks of the Trade for Assistants with Bonnie & Vickie

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