Start Date: 5 May, 2025
End Date : 9 May, 2025
Duration : 5 Days
Overall Description:
This course is designed to help executive assistants become more effective in the area of secretarial organization & office management, and using modern office technology and electronic equipment.
Course Objectives:
- Deepen your understanding of the evolving role of the executive assistant.
- Enhance your communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Develop effective time management and administrative support capabilities.
- Gain proficiency in financial and budget management processes.
- Strengthen your data analysis and reporting competencies.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
- Demonstrate leadership and drive continuous professional development.
- Become a trusted and indispensable partner to your executive.
Course Outline (Content):
The Role of the Executive Assistant
- Understanding the evolving duties and responsibilities of the executive assistant.
- Defining the key competencies and skills required for success.
- Aligning your role with the organization's strategic objectives.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Developing effective written communication (emails, reports, correspondence).
- Mastering verbal communication and active listening techniques.
- Building rapport and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
Calendar and Time Management
- Implementing efficient calendar management and scheduling processes.
- Prioritizing tasks and managing competing demands on your time.
- Coordinating travel arrangements and meeting logistics.
Project Management and Administrative Support
- Assisting with the planning and execution of projects.
- Streamlining office procedures and implementing organizational systems.
- Providing administrative support to enhance executive productivity.
Financial and Budget Management
- Understanding basic accounting principles and financial processes.
- Maintaining expense reports and tracking budgets.
- Providing financial analysis and recommendations to the executive.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from various sources.
- Generating insightful reports and presentations.
- Leveraging technology to improve data management and reporting.
Strategic Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Gathering and synthesizing information to support executive decision-making.
- Anticipating challenges and proposing proactive solutions.
- Demonstrating critical thinking and exercising sound judgment.
Professional Development and Leadership
- Continuously expanding your knowledge and skills.
- Assuming a leadership role within the organization.
- Mentoring and developing other administrative professionals.
Who Should Attend?
- Experienced and non-experienced professionals aiming to behold the responsibilities of an executive assistant.
Course Methodology:
We utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course will be conducted as a highly interactive workshop session. A variety of training methodologies will be used Before and during the course whenever applicable. Some of these methods are gamification, online pre-post test, role plays, self-assessment instruments, group exercises & case studies.
