Business Writing for Executive Assistants

This practical and interactive workshop will give you the methodology and a consistent approach for professional business writing.

This practical and interactive workshop will give you a methodology and consistent approach for successful business writing.
You will understand:
> Written communications in human relations
> The difference between good and poor business writing
> Punctuation, grammar and sentence construction
> The process of composing and structuring business documents and reports
> Best practice letter writing
> E-mail
Understanding the writing process, from getting started to organizing and expressing ideas projects a professional and corporate image.

Who should attend.
Executive assistants, personal assistants and senior secretaries working with CEOs, Managing Directors, Partners and Executive Teams.
Any executive assistant wishing to improve their written communication skills.

DATES
Sydney - 14 March 2012
Melbourne - 28 May 2012

PRESENTER - Marion Fox

Executive Assistants Masterclass

An intensive development day for the experienced executive assistant

How to become an effective leader, communicator, team-builder and coach.
> communicate effectively to avoid conflict
> manage your profile within the organisation
> think strategically to meet internal and external needs
> coaching skills to multiply your productivity and the performance of others
> managing your manager.

DATES
Melbourne - 26 March 2012
Sydney - 4 June 2012
Brisbane - 18 June 2012

PRESENTER - Marion Fox

Professional Skills for Executive Personal Assistants

Achieving Professional Excellence

A participatory two day workshop for executive personal assistants as motivated professionals seeking increased responsibility, decision-making power and influence within their roles.
The key to success is excellent professional skills and creating a positive image. This workshop has been designed to enhance and fine tune those skills to exceed expectations.

DATES
Melbourne - 3 & 4 May 2012
Brisbane - 10 & 11 May 2012
Sydney - 14 & 15 May 2012
Adelaide - 21 & 22 May 2012
Darwin - 24 & 25 May 2012

PRESENTER - Marion Fox

Project Management for Executive Assistants

How to successfully plan and manage projects

This interactive workshop will give you a practical project management template which can be applied to any of your various responsibilities - from organising a conference and other special projects to managing your everyday workload.
Who Should Attend
EA’s and office professionals who work on special projects or will be expected to adopt a project management approach in the future.

DATES
Sydney - 26 March 2012 - CANCELLED
Adelaide - 30 March 2012 -CANCELLED
Melbourne - 30 April 2012
Brisbane - 21 May 2012

PRESENTER - Jo Jenson

Skilled Minute Taking

How to take accurate and concise minutes

This one day training program will provide you with the opportunity to:
> Understand the functions of minutes of meetings
> Know and apply the rules for taking minutes of meetings
> Construct effective agendas
> Prepare a complete checklist of tasks to be carried out before, during and after a meeting
> Become familiar with the particular language used within meetings’ proceedings
> Adopt the appropriate language for minutes of both formal and informal meetings
> Write minutes with clarity and accuracy

DATES
Melbourne - 8 March 2012
Sydney - 20 March 2012
Brisbane - 29 March 2012
Darwin - 17 April 2012
Adelaide - 1 May 2012
Canberra - 16 May 2012

PRESENTER - Ros Harris | Jeanette Learmont