Project Management for Administrative Professionals

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Whether or not it’s in your job title, project management is likely already a part of your daily responsibilities as an administrative professional. From coordinating office relocations to managing large-scale events, you are often the behind-the-scenes engine that keeps complex projects running smoothly. This webinar is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the project management process—specifically tailored to the needs and challenges faced by administrative professionals.

You'll receive a practical overview of how to plan, schedule, and budget projects effectively. Learn how to manage deadlines and costs, anticipate obstacles before they occur, and secure the cooperation of team members—even when you don’t have direct authority over them. Through expert guidance from Marie Herman, you’ll uncover actionable strategies and tools that will help you feel more confident and in control of every project you manage.

Your Benefits for Attending:
  • Gain a general understanding of the project management process and essential tools like GANTT charts.
  • Learn the critical questions to ask before starting a project to ensure clarity on scope and expectations.
  • Explore organization tools that support multitasking and detail tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Understand key project management terminology and areas of knowledge needed to communicate effectively and manage projects efficiently.

This webinar is a valuable opportunity to boost your confidence and capability in managing workplace projects with professionalism and precision. You’ll walk away with clear, practical tools to help you lead successful projects—regardless of your official title.

  • Marie Herman

    Marie Herman

    When it comes to career and professional development, Marie Herman, CAP, OM, ACS, MOSM knows how to take you from where you are, to where you want to be. As the owner of MRH Enterprises LLC, Marie helps office professionals to advance their careers through certification and education. Prior to [...]

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There was no time for questions and I felt it was just an overview of what a project coordinator does.. No guidelines on how to start the project with the approriate software, etc. I got nothing out of the course, I'm embrassed to tell my manager she wasted $200 dollors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Administrative professionals are frequently called upon to manage complex projects — coordinating events, overseeing office relocations, managing vendor relationships — often without a formal project management title. Developing project management skills starts with learning foundational tools like GANTT charts for scheduling, project planning templates for scoping work, and budget tracking spreadsheets for managing costs. Building the habit of asking critical questions before starting any project — What is the expected outcome? Who are the stakeholders? What is the timeline and budget? — prevents misalignment and scope creep. Learning key project management terminology allows administrative professionals to communicate confidently with formal project managers and senior stakeholders. Professional development webinars tailored to administrative professionals provide practical, immediately applicable training without requiring weeks of certification study.
Administrative professionals benefit most from project management tools that are practical, visual, and easy to integrate into existing workflows. GANTT charts are among the most valuable — they display project tasks, timelines, and dependencies in a visual format that makes scheduling and progress tracking intuitive. Simple task trackers or project tracking spreadsheets help manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously. Project planning templates provide a consistent starting structure for any new initiative. Checklists and status report templates keep stakeholders informed without requiring extensive documentation. Digital tools like Microsoft Planner, Asana, or Trello provide accessible platforms for collaborative project tracking. The key is not adopting the most sophisticated tool but consistently using the right tool for the project's complexity and the team's needs — a skill developed through practice and training.
One of the most challenging aspects of project management for administrative professionals is leading projects where team members do not report to them. Managing without authority requires a different approach than positional management: it relies on relationship-building, clear communication, and influence skills. Key strategies include establishing clear expectations and timelines in writing at the start of the project, making it easy for team members to understand what is needed and by when, following up proactively rather than waiting for missed deadlines, and framing requests in terms of the shared business goal rather than personal demands. Building credibility through competence and reliability makes colleagues more willing to cooperate. Involving team members in planning decisions creates ownership. Escalating to sponsors or managers should be a last resort, reserved for genuine blockers rather than routine coordination challenges.
Asking the right questions before a project begins is one of the most important habits an administrative professional can develop, as it prevents confusion, rework, and missed expectations. Critical questions to ask include: What is the specific outcome or deliverable expected at the end of this project? What is the deadline and are there intermediate milestones? What is the available budget and who has approval authority? Who are the key stakeholders and what does success look like to each of them? Who will be working on this project and what is their availability? What are the biggest risks or obstacles we should plan for? What decisions require escalation? Getting clear answers to these questions at the outset creates shared expectations and gives the administrative professional the information needed to manage the project confidently and effectively from day one.
Project management is one of the most transferable and high-value skills administrative professionals can develop, because every organization runs on projects and needs people who can manage them effectively. Professionals who can plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget become indispensable contributors regardless of their official title. Project management training builds confidence in handling complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that were previously stressful or overwhelming. It also expands an administrative professional's sphere of influence, as they become trusted to take on higher-visibility work. For those seeking advancement, demonstrating project management competency opens doors to coordinator, manager, and operations roles. Targeted professional development webinars offer a time-efficient way to build these skills without committing to a full certification program.