We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for our forthcoming Regional Conference for Administrative Professionals to be held on the 26th to the 30th of November 2024 at Radisson Blue Hotel (Sandton, South Africa).
Our conference offers an unparalleled opportunity for assistants to gain insights from a diverse array of seasoned professionals and leading practitioners. They will delve into the latest trends, and innovative ideas, and acquire practical skills essential for navigating the multifaceted demands of their daily roles.
Who is it for…
The summit is designed to provide valuable insights and knowledge for Assistants, Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Coordinators, Office Managers, Administrative Professionals and Secretaries at the same time offering you the opportunity to connect with other colleagues, network with industry leaders, and gain new knowledge and skills to help you excel in your role.
You will learn how to…
- Explore the attributes that make an effective EA leader and ways to develop those qualities
- Discover the key strategies for running effective meetings
- Add value and make an impact in meetings
- Elevate your influence and learn the art of executive presence
- Identify common obstacles to high team performance and learn strategies for overcoming them.
- Get tangible skills that will make you a strategic business partner
- Create a resilient mindset, regardless of the circumstances
- Navigate the complexities of event logistics and vendor collaboration
- Build a Strong Network
Topics lined-up…
- Leadership Principles for Administrative Team Leads and EA Managers
- How to Position Yourself for a Seat at the Table
- Tuning Up Your Team: Cultivating High Performance
- Strategic Development for Executive Assistants
- Unstoppable Resilience: Staying Strong During any Challenge
- Projecting Impact: The Role of Project Management in Sustainable Event and Vendor Relations
Activities lined-up…
- Day trip to Sun City Resort – including Valley of Waves.
- Team building
- Swimming
Cost of Attending…
| Early Bird Rate: (Pay on or before 25 October) | Late Rate: (26 October– 22 November) |
| »»USD 2,785.00 | »»USD 2,885.00 |
NB: All packages cover; return flights, accommodation, all meals, conferencing and course slides, 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 – become a student/ member and enjoy this membership benefit and many more!
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 Administrative Professionals Regional Conference.
Yours faithfully
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS ACADEMY
Tafadzwa Mawanga
Training Coordinator
Call: +263717077927, +263789732986
Email: admin@adminassistantsac.com
Detailed Course Outline
- Leadership Principles for Administrative Team Leads and EA Managers
What skills do you need to step into a lead role as a Team Lead or EA Manager successfully? More importantly, what do admins need from their team lead or EA Manager? Get ready to level-up those leadership skills and focus on how to influence and inspire the performance of team members. You’ll explore the attributes that make an effective EA leader and ways to develop those qualities. Learn the difference between personal power and positional power, and how to find pockets of authority within the team lead/manager role. Identify specific policies and managerial knowledge that are essentials for EA managers.
You will walk away knowing how to:
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- Discover the thinking traps that can sabotage leaders and destroy trust.
- Understand the true meaning of personal empowerment and strategies to develop it.
- What are the top 5 qualities assistants want to see in a team lead or manager.
- Learn the 10 questions every EA should ask themselves before considering the team lead or manager role.
- Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what specific skills and qualities are needed to succeed as an EA Team Lead or manager. We will review the elements of a leadership mindset and the importance of critical thinking and empowerment.
You will get the most of this session if you:
Are interested in being a team lead or step into an EA manager role. The session will also benefit those assistants who are already in those roles but seeking to be more effective leaders.
- How to Position Yourself for a Seat at the Table
You’re IN the meeting but are you PART of the meeting? Are you tired of feeling like an observer in meetings, rather than an active contributor? Have you been told that you need to speak up in meetings and have no idea what to say? If you want to increase your impact and be seen as a valuable contributor to the team, it’s time to master executive presence and learn how to set yourself up to speak up. In this training session, you’ll discover the key strategies for effective meeting preparation, how to communicate with gravitas and confidence, and how to project leadership. By developing these skills, you’ll earn a seat at the table and be able to be seen as a valuable contributor to the team. It’s time to elevate your influence and learn the art of executive presence.
In This Session you will Learn:
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- Proven techniques for effective meeting preparation
- How to set yourself up to speak up
- The 7 C’s for developing executive presence
- How to communicate with gravitas and project executive presence
- Insights into the components of gravitas and how to cultivate them
- Techniques for adding value and making an impact in meetings
- Tuning Up Your Team: Cultivating High Performance
This session, will explore the secrets behind cultivating high performance within your team, providing insight on how to lead your team from good to great! Drawing from the latest research in organizational psychology, we’ll examine the factors that drive team success and a culture of high performance. We’ll also delve into the neuroscience of motivation, exploring the power of intrinsic motivation and the role it plays in driving performance.
You will walk away knowing how to:
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- Identify common obstacles to high team performance and learn strategies for overcoming them.
- Understand the role of leadership in creating a culture of high performance and identify specific actions you can take to lead your team to success.
- Apply the concepts and strategies learned in the session to your own team and develop an action plan for improving performance.
- Collaborate and share insights with other session participants to learn from their experiences and gain new perspectives on team performance.
- Strategic Development for Executive Assistants
Become a CEO’s Secret Weapon
An executive assistant’s role varies depending on the company. The list of skills one has, is often much longer than the requirements listed in the job description. Time management, organization, communication, analysis and other qualities are needed. On top of everything executive assistants are also ambitious. This activity- based training is aimed at helping you get a seat at the table by leading you through different exercises that will allow you to be more assertive at communicating your ideas and identifying where you want to go. You will get tangible skills that will make you a strategic business partner within your company and your CEO’s best secret weapon.
- Unstoppable Resilience: Staying Strong During any Challenge
Resilience is the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; it is the ability to bounce back. In this session, we will illustrate how, in our administrative roles, resilience is needed regularly to address anything from unforeseen problems and shifting priorities to handling errors and missed deadlines. In addition, this is a uniquely difficult time in workplaces as we cope with the stressful effects of a pandemic, economic uncertainty and more. Most of us feel increased anxiety as we navigate this more chaotic environment.
In this power keynote, you’ll learn:
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- The keys to creating a resilient mindset, regardless of the circumstances
- The strategy to apply the aforementioned keys to any challenge
- Three personalized commitments to build resilience, and a strategy to stay accountable to new commitments
- Projecting Impact: The Role of Project Management in Sustainable Event and Vendor Relations
Embark on a transformative journey and delve into the intricate world of sustainable event and vendor relations through the lens of project management. In this dynamic session, participants will explore how strategic project management principles can elevate events and vendor partnerships.
Discover the strategic intersection of sustainability and project precision, gaining insights into how executive assistants can play a pivotal role in crafting impactful and lasting relationships. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, attendees will learn to navigate the complexities of event logistics and vendor collaboration.
Key Takeaways:
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- Holistic Project Planning: Uncover the art of comprehensive project planning, ensuring that sustainability is woven into every aspect of event management and vendor relations.
- Effective Communication Strategies: Learn communication techniques that bridge the gap between EAs, vendors, and event stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding for sustainable outcomes.
- Measurable Impact Metrics: Acquire tools to measure and analyze the impact of sustainable practices on events and vendor relationships, enabling data-driven decision-making for future endeavors, and positioning EAs as invaluable business partners.
