Introduction
Administrative assistants are invaluable members of the office team. They are charged with overseeing and coordinating the day to day operations of a business. Thanks to the advent of communication technology, the skills these assistants require have become diversified, and the ability to multitask and juggle several different instructions at once have become essential. Other qualities needed by these members include excellent communication skills, a polished appearance, and good interpersonal instincts. This course tackles all these behavioral skills while focusing on areas related to the use of technology to get things done effectively and successfully.
Objectives
Target Competencies
Who should attend:
This course is designed for people who have graduated from an office administration program or have several years of documented work experience in the secretarial or office administration fields. It will also benefit those interested in qualifying for entry level supervisory or managerial office positions, as well as those currently in related positions and seeking to improve their professional knowledge and skills in order to succeed in today's high technology offices. Executives, assistants and administrators who are interested in rejuvenating their practices and skills for better performance. The program offers a challenging opportunity to enhance interpersonal communication skills, people skills, and especially English business writing skills.
• • The changing organization
• The role of management in the workplace
• The main tasks of office managers
• New roles for new times
• Optimizing communication and influence
• Fostering a professional attitude
• Producing results from various activities
Mastering data management, indexing and archiving
• • Mastering filing systems
• Five secrets to organize files better
• Electronic archiving
• Records management
• The records and information cycle
• Common problems in records management
• Rules for indexing personal and business names
• Cross referencing personal names
•• Design and productivity
• Feng Shui office design: the art of working (tips and basic steps)
• Dealing with and managing diversity
• Communicating across cultures
• Six steps to great time management
• Dealing with difficult bosses
• Inbox zero: managing emails effectively
• Business communication
• Communication defined
• Types of communication
• Tips for smart communication
• Creating powerful short presentations
• Tips for powerful presentations
• Key characteristics of dynamic speakers
• The four step communication process
• The 'A-U-D-I-E-N-C-E' analysis
• The anatomy of a good presentation
• Advanced business writing
• Managing the expectations of readers
• Using positive and courteous language
• Preparing meeting agendas and minutes
• • Basic modern office etiquette
• Telephone etiquette
• Email etiquette
• Event planning and execution
• Preparing for meetings and conferences
• Major event planning elements
• The event tool box
• Team and leadership skills
• Team formation stages
• Situational leadership
₦129,000
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