We are excited to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming 2024 PAs & Secretaries’ Day and Summer School, to be held from the 10th to the 14 September 2024 at Tamarind Holiday & Conference Resort (Kariba).
Overview…
In the world we are living in today, we cannot think of an office without a PA, secretary or an admin assistant. The PAs & Secretaries’ Day and Summer School is designed to acknowledge the importance of these posts. This event is not an expense but we recognize it as in investment. It is an essential event that is designed to appreciate and motivate those special individuals who work hard to ensure that businesses run efficiently in every way possible. Like what Anthony J. D’Angelo said “Always be nice to secretaries. They are the real gatekeepers in the world.”
It is only prudent that executives give priority to training and pampering those individuals they intend to keep in a very special way. Attending our PAs & Secretaries’ Day and Summer School will provide an opportunity for all PAs, secretaries and admin professionals to learn new strategies and discover how other professionals approach and pull through their everyday duties in their organisations.
Benefits to delegates….
- Interact and share experiences with our acclaimed speakers
- Build professional networks with other PAs, secretaries and admin professionals
- Master your role in leadership discussions
- Elevate your professional and personal effectiveness
- Gain the tools needed to develop and apply AQ effectively in the workplace
- Discover the secrets of gaining confidence
- Cruise away your hard work and efforts in the amazing BOAT CRUISE to Spurwing Island with eats, drinks and music.
- Award of a certificate at the end of the training
Who is it for…
The Summer School is designed to provide valuable insights and knowledge for Assistants, Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Coordinators, Office Managers, Administrative Professionals and Secretaries.
Topics lined-up…
- Strategic Engagement: Mastering Your Role in Leadership Discussions
- Admin Architects: Designing Team-Focused Training Programs
- The Emotion Tamer: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Better Workplace Relations
- Bounce Back Better: The Power of Adversity Intelligence for Admins
- Confidence Building Strategies to Power Up Your Professional Game
- Thriving Within the C-Suite or Boardroom: Relationship Management
- How to Interpret Data Like an Executive
- Managing Confrontations with Confidence
Activities lined-up…
- Day trip to Spurwing Island (including lunch)
- Boat Cruise
- Game Drive
- Quad Biking
- Dam Wall Tour
- Swimming and Waterslides
Cost of Attending…
Early Bird Rate (Pay by 26 July)
Platinum Package (includes Return Transport to Harare)>>>>US$1,385.00
Gold Package (Own Transport)>>>>US$1,295.00
Regular Rate (Pay by 23 August)
Platinum Package (includes Return Transport to Harare)>>>>US$1,485.00
Gold Package (Own Transport)>>>>US$1,395.00
Late Rate (Pay by 9 September)
Platinum Package (includes Return Transport to Harare) >>>>US$1.585.00
Gold Package (Own Transport)>>>>US$1,495.00
NB: All packages cover; conferencing and course slides, stationery, teas, meals, refreshments, cordials, activities and certificates.
Discounts…
- 5% Corporate Discount for 5 or more bookings from the same organisation.
- 10% Membership Discount for students/ members of the Administrative Assistants Academy.
To make your bookings (our banking details) …
Pay to our bank account; (Administrative Assistants Academy, Stanbic Bank (Msasa Branch), USD
Account #: 9140006044394) and confirm by emailing your booking form and proof of payment.
We look forward to warmly welcoming you to this 2024 PAs & Secretaries’ Day and Summer School.
Yours faithfully
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS’ ACADEMY
Tafadzwa Mawanga
Training Coordinator
Call: +263717077927, +263789732986
Email: admin@adminassistantsac.com
Detailed Course Outline
- Strategic Engagement: Mastering Your Role in Leadership Discussions
Join us for an enriching session tailored for top-level executive assistants operating within the C-suite. On this dynamic session, we will delve into advanced strategies and essential skills for navigating the complex landscape of executive support with finesse and effectiveness. Trust and communication serve as the foundation upon which collaboration is built, while embracing differences and fostering flexibility and adaptability are essential for tailoring collaboration to meet diverse needs.
The biggest distraction for top executives is relationships, making it imperative for executive assistants to excel in building relationships up, down, and across the organization. This session will showcase practical techniques and proven methods for mastering relationship-building in all directions, enabling you to become an invaluable asset to your executive and the broader leadership team.
From cultivating a leadership mindset to mastering self-leadership and enhancing communication skills, this session covers a range of topics designed to elevate your performance and impact as a top-level executive assistant. Get ready to learn new insights and proven strategies, and propel your career forward in the dynamic world of C-suite support.
- Admin Architects: Designing Team-Focused Training Programs
In this session, administrative professionals will discover the vital role they play as “Admin Architects” in shaping cohesive and effective teams through meticulously designed training and orientation programs. The session will delve into the principles of team building, offering actionable strategies and tools to create engaging, interactive, and team-oriented training experiences. Participants will learn tips to foster collaboration, support, and a positive workplace culture. Through real-world examples, practical insights, and interactive discussions, attendees will leave equipped to build stronger, more dynamic teams.
- The Emotion Tamer: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Better Workplace Relations
This engaging session offers administrative professionals a quick dive into Emotional Intelligence (EQ): a crucial skill set for mastering the demands of today’s fast-paced office environments. You will uncover the essential components of EQ—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and gain actionable strategies to enhance these qualities in your daily interactions. You will also do some reflective work to identify your own triggers and create a plan that works best for you.
By the end of this 45-minute session, you will be equipped with the tools needed to elevate your professional and personal effectiveness, ensuring you thrive in your administrative career.
- Bounce Back Better: The Power of Adversity Intelligence for Admins
Join this dynamic 45-minute session, where we will explore the transformative power of Adversity Intelligence (AQ) and its critical role in building resilience. This session is designed for administrative professionals across all industries and professional levels, from entry-level to executive suite. Discover how to harness AQ to navigate challenges, enhance decision-making, and thrive in your professional role. Through practical insights, real-life examples, and interactive discussions, you’ll gain the tools needed to develop and apply AQ effectively in the workplace.
- Confidence Building Strategies to Power Up Your Professional Game
Want to up your confidence cred? Discover the secrets of gaining confidence and how to easily implement four power strategies that build certainty immediately. You and your team will love this interactive session and will leave with tools to ditch the imposter and grab hold of your inner “I got this.”
You will learn how:
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- An “alter ego” amplifies confidence in a flash
- Secret physical postures build presence and certainty
- Swallowing a daily frog builds boldness
- Navy SEALS use this strategy to skyrocket bravery
- Thriving Within the C-Suite or Boardroom: Relationship Management
Whether you’re already working alongside senior executives or board members or aspire to a role in the C-Suite, this session will help you focus on what it takes to thrive alongside C-level leaders. You’ll gain insights Shelagh developed over the course of decades working alongside senior executives in both the corporate world and the public sector, as she’s been a direct report to four CEOs, one COO, and three VPs. She also draws on her governance experience, having been accountable to four board Chairs. She’s supported leadership recruitment undertakings as well as the corresponding leadership changes. Always authentic and inspiring, Shelagh will share principles, strategies, and lessons – some learned through bumps in the road – on connections, communications, and credibility working alongside senior leaders.
- How to Interpret Data Like an Executive
It’s amazing to see an executive at work. With just a few glances at specific reports, they seem to know exactly how to move forward. Is it magic or is there something to it? Understand what data matters to executive stakeholders and how they use it to prioritize and strategize. Then, uplevel your problem-solving abilities by applying this knowledge to your company’s priorities and project planning.
Key Takeaways:
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- Learn what data is important to your executive and how to interpret it
- Understand the art of strategically planning with your executive
- Learn how you can develop superpowers from having visibility and involvement on projects that matter to your executive
- Managing Confrontations with Confidence
Join this session to gain control, confidence, and composure in the most highly charged situations. Learning to resolve conflict in the workplace can be done easily and quickly! No more shutting down completely, crying, avoiding, or lashing out in anger. Learn professional confrontation resolution skills that will equip you with the tools you need to respond confidently when faced with conflict situations.
If you are like most people when a situation requires you to say something, you either lash out in anger, or say the wrong thing. Do you ever walk away and say, “I wish I had said ….”? Those days are over. Confident Confrontation Skills can be learned, practiced, and mastered.
