The Executive PA
Starting dates and places
Reed Learning offers their products as a default in the following regions: Birmingham, London
Description
Course overview Who is it for?This course is aimed at secretaries and PAs to directors and
senior managers. It's ideal for PAs with some experience who want
to increase their productivity, take on more responsibility and
raise their profile in an organisation. Typical learner objectives
include improving communication of their ideas with managers and
identifying areas for personal development.
The best practice tools in this programme can be used by PAs in
nearly any industry or sector.
The modern PA is a vital part of the management team and is
increasingly required to take on a wide variety of
responsibilities.
This course equips PAs with the skills to achieve organ…
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This course is aimed at secretaries and PAs to directors and
senior managers. It's ideal for PAs with some experience who want
to increase their productivity, take on more responsibility and
raise their profile in an organisation. Typical learner objectives
include improving communication of their ideas with managers and
identifying areas for personal development.
The best practice tools in this programme can be used by PAs in
nearly any industry or sector.
The modern PA is a vital part of the management team and is
increasingly required to take on a wide variety of
responsibilities.
This course equips PAs with the skills to achieve organisational
objectives through partnership with their manager. It covers a
broad range of topics that will help any PA become more efficient,
including communicating with managers and other stakeholders,
project management, organisation, and decision-making.
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A full understanding of the Executive PA’s role within the management team
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Techniques to stay ahead in your field and manage your own development
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Proven management tools and techniques for maximum productivity
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Effective self-management and personal development skills
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Key objectives to increase your own and your manager's productivity
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Assertiveness techniques to help manage your day
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The Art of Communication
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Prioritisation
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Objective Setting
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Managing office politics
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Effective prioritisation
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Take control of your career
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Purpose, definition and expectations of an executive PA
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Maintaining your focus in a high pressure role
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Competencies for excellence: skills and attributes of a top-performing PA
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Understanding business goals and improving information flow
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Relating your role to your manager's role – working in partnership
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Understanding work styles and adapting them to maximise productivity
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Interacting confidently with managers across the organisation
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Verbal and non-verbal communication and their impact
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Questioning and listening techniques
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Representing your manager
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Making good decision
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Having conversations with impact
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Presentation skills
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The Project management Cycle – making a meaningful impact at each stage
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Personal organisation and prioritisation
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Problem solving techniques
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Getting the most from your appraisal
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Identifying your career drivers
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Developing your networking skills
This course is mapped to the QCF unit "The Executive Personal Assistant".
This course can be taken as part of our Institute of
Administrative Management Level 4 Certificate in Office and
Administration Management.
The qualification has been specifically designed for experienced
PAs, Office and Administration Managers, who are already operating
at a more senior level and want to gain formal recognition of their
skills. It is also ideal for those aspiring to move into a more
senior role within office and administration management.
Anyone attending this course will be able to accredit their
learning towards the qualification. Talk to one of our learning
advisers on 0800 170 7777 to find out how you can get
qualified.
A really useful, worthwhile course! I’m looking forward to taking these techniques I’ve learnt into the office and using them at work. I feel like I’ve learnt a lot in only two days. A wonderful course! “
- Deborah Atherton
Gambling Commission
PA & Secretarial
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