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Advanced skills for Executive Assistants Training Course
Often referred to as one of the most influential people in the company, the professionalism and effectiveness of an executive assistant is of paramount importance.
This advanced skills course for Executive Assistants is designed to provide Executive and Personal Assistants with the techniques to use their resources efficiently, manage time wisely, communicate skilfully and collaborate with others.
This engaging training course is available now in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.
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OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Become highly organised using smart, efficient systems
- Manage time more effectively & strategically
- Master prioritisation of time, complete all important tasks and help their manager do the same
- Learn highly effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
- Empower themselves and become more proactive
- Deal more effectively with their manager
- Learn to take care of themselves & recognise the importance of doing so
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Course Length: 1-day
Certificates:
Certificates of Completion are issued to each participant
Also available for In-House courses: Post-course assessment for validation of learning.
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Why our clients choose us:
- Receive practical tools to take away with you.
- Be involved all day. There are about 20 activities each day (10 lessons with 1-3 activities per lesson).
- Realistic and relevant. We take the time to learn about you, then tailor the training to your needs.
Looking for death by Powerpoint? You will need to call another training company!
Some of our current/recent Executive Assistant Training clients:
- Nak Hair
- Abi Group Contractors
- BMD Constructions
- CSIRO
- Tracey Brustrom & Hammond
- Finisar Australia Pty Ltd
- Qld Urban Utilities
What our Executive Assistant Training clients are saying:
"I found that I was really excited to get back to work and use the new skills and tools that I had found out about at the course."
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OUTLINE
Advanced skills for Executive Assistants Training Course Outline
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Foreword:
Having effective administrative skills are essential in today’s work environment. Being organised, punctual and effective in your communication skills, both written and verbal, are crucial if you want to achieve your goals in any endeavour you pursue.
The current business environment is filled with many sources of information, and you have to take that information and analyse it, prioritise it, and process it to the extent where value is achieved for the organisation. Good administrative skills reduce the risk of “things falling through the cracks.” Great administrative skills create exponential results that spot potential problems, overcome obstacles and leverage resources effectively.
In this course, you will learn the core skills that will help you use your resources efficiently, manage your time wisely, communicate effectively and collaborate with others skilfully. The practices presented in this module will take time to integrate and adapt into your daily work routine. However, making the commitment to consistently apply the concepts everyday is the key to changing and adopting new behaviours in a short amount of time.
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 1 Getting Organised (Part 1)
- Dealing with Email
- Managing Electronic Files
- Keeping Track of the Paper Trail
- Making the most of Voice Mail
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 6 Verbal Communication skills
- Listening and Hearing: they aren't the same
- Asking Questions
- Communicating with Power
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 2 Getting Organised (Part 2)
- Keeping your Workspace Organised
- Using a To-do Book
- The Extra Mile: Adding Project Management Techniques to your Toolbox
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 7 Non-Verbal Communication skills
- Body Language
- The signals you send to Others
- It's not what you say, It's how you say it
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 3 Managing Time
- Managing your Time
- Keeping others on Track
- Maintaining schedules
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 8 Empowering Yourself
- Being Assertive
- Resolving Conflict
- Building Consensus
- Making Decisions
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 4 Getting it all Done on Time
- Prioritising
- The secret to staying on Track
- Goal setting
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 9 The Team of Two
- Working with your Manager
- Influencing skills
- What to do in sticky situations
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 5 Special Tasks
- Planning small Meetings
- Planning Large Meetings
- Organising Travel
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Adv. Skills for Executive Assistants Training Course - Lesson 10 Taking Care of Yourself
- Ergonomics
- Stress Management
- Dealing with a Heavy Workload
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Public training courses in Brisbane now include: lunch, a games room, unlimited espresso coffee and WiFi.
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'your place or ours'
In-House training benefits:
- tailored to your needs and goals
- cost effective - from $140 per person (full day)
- you choose the day, place and time
- greatest impact in the shortest time
- tailoring ensures practical tools directly applicable to your workplace
- great team building opportunity
- more convenient, people don't need to go off-site
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Ph: 1300 121 400
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Tailored Delivery - standard
We will always tailor the delivery of your In-House Training course to ensure it is relevant to your team, and targeted at your learning goals. We can incorporate your company's examples and terminology to ensure you the training can be directly related back to your workplace. This is standard, and included in the price.
Your delivery options
We offer a range of different class types to suit your operational needs.
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The "1-hour Motivator" training sessions
These 60-90 minute sessions are highly motivating and thought provoking - ideal for those people who need to fit training in around a busy work schedule - great as an early morning kick-start or lunch time boost! Read more...
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The "3-hour Power" sessions
3-hour power sessions – are a great solution when you have very specific outcomes you are targeting, or scheduling the team to be off the job for a whole day is proving to be a challenge Read more...
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Full-day short courses
1-2 day short courses delivered with a unique focus on 80% activities 20% content – just the way learning should be!
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Conferences and workshops
Do you want your conference to be memorable, fun, interactive and have a real highlight? pdtraining's dynamic trainers can add that flair, excitement and much much more!
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1. We really listen
We take the time to understand your needs and goals
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2. Flexible delivery
We always tailor the course to suit your needs
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3. The best trainers
We only provide the best trainers and the best courseware
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Most importantly the participants 'love' pdtraining courses because our courses are:
- Practical - 20% theory:80% practical - everyone will be constantly involved and engaged.
- Very interactive - our trainers facilitate people sharing and learning from each other's experience
- Applicable on the job - we are all about skills and techniques you can actually use!
- Fun - we help people enjoy learning because courses should be fun! Also people are more likely to implement what they learn if they enjoyed the learning experience.
- Delivered by a fantastic trainer - we only use the best, engaging expert trainers
We believe you learn more when you're having fun!
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Q: Who else uses Professional Development Training?
A: Take a look at some of our recent clients
Q: Are they Happy?
A: This is what they say about us testimonials
Questions?
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Phone: 1300 121 400
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The top 5 reasons participants 'love' pdtraining
- 20% theory:80% practical - everyone will be constantly involved and engaged.
- Lots of collaboration - our trainers facilitate people sharing and learning from each other's experience
- Applicable on the job - we are all about skills and techniques you can actually use!
- Fun - we help people enjoy learning because courses should be fun! Also people are more likely to implement what they learn if they enjoyed the learning experience.
- Delivered by a fantastic trainer - we only use the best, engaging expert trainers
Yes! this is the right choice for me! 
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Don't take our word for it: Testimonials
Cost:
$495 inc gst per person
Length
1 - day high-energy class
Course venues:
Sydney
Level 1
111 Harrington Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
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Melbourne
123 Queen Street
Melbourne
VIC 3000
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Brisbane
Unit 11
121 Newmarket Road
Windsor Brisbane
QLD 4030
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Adelaide
International Visualisation Centre
19 Young Street
Adelaide
SA 5000
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Perth
Perron House
61 Kitchener Avenue
Victoria Park Perth
WA 6000
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Canberra
Manuka Oval
Manuka Circle
Canberra
ACT 2603
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Times
Public classes start at 9.00am and finish around 4.30pm.
Class size
Public classes will be a small relaxed group of between 4 and 12 people.
The small group helps ensure that everyone will gets a chance to ask questions and learn at their own pace.
What is provided?
All participants will be provided with morning tea, afternoon tea, printed bound courseware to keep and an Advanced skills for Executive Assistants Certificate of Completion. Public training courses in Brisbane now include: lunch, a games room, unlimited espresso coffee and WiFi.
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Advanced skills for Executive Assistants Training Courses are delivered by pdtraining's Advanced skills for Executive Assistants training specialists in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Australia wide.
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