The Exceptional Secretary


Course Overview


FOR: Secretaries and Administrators

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course has been designed with the understanding that the role of a Secretary is demanding and multi-functional. It requires flexibility, confidence in interacting with others and a high degree of professionalism. The course addresses some of the key issues. It is interactive, provides opportunities to ask questions and discuss current role challenges.

CONTENT:
  • Secretary role - an overview of the Secretary position and the fundamentals of the role.
  • Attitude, Initiative & Responsibility - understand the importance of using initiative, being pro-active, anticipating problems and maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Assertiveness - regain control and increase confidence in working effectively with colleagues who are difficult by using the D.E.S.O model.
  • Effective Time Management - learn how to increase personal productivity, improve planning, prioritising, organisational skills and delegate effectively.
  • Procrastination - use the 6 steps to help beat the procrastination pattern.
  • Dealing with Conflict - improve communication and how to deal with office conflict.
  • Business Social Skills - networking guidelines, conversation skills.
Course is 1 day – start 9am, finish 4pm
Fee: $525+GST per person
  • If you attend this course and The Exceptional Personal Assistant course, you receive a 10% discount on the course fee of both courses – attendance conditions apply.
Course dates for Auckland during 2012: 15 May, 18 September
(Download the course overview and booking form below)

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This course is limited to 10 participants. Early registration is vital. 

We can present this course in-house for you and tailor the content to meet your learning & development objectives.