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Choosing Administrative Training That’s Right for You

Office Dynamics

The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. I thought I would give you a quick overview of the various training platforms for assistants and a few words of wisdom. Limited number of attendees.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

Allwork

He oversees all aspects of HR, including recruitment, training and development, and HR operations, as well as compensation and benefits. In practice, Paul’s approach to fostering human connections in the workplace is rooted in the belief that people are social beings; they want to engage, interact, and build strong relationships.

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Choosing the Best Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant Conference

Office Dynamics

To network and meet new people Learn best practices from administrative peers Learn best practices from subject matter experts Do your research. The flow of the agenda – is there time for networking? So attendees have to take a bunch of photos of the PowerPoint slides as the speaker presents. To be ahead of the curve.

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Conference for Administrative Assistants – How to Get Your Executive’s Approval

Office Dynamics

Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our conference for administrative assistants or training because of budget cuts or not getting financial support. Or for example, use visuals from the administrative conference site and pull them into PowerPoint or mini-posters to communicate with your executive. Don’t give up.

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Career development for Assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them

Practically Perfect PA

Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible. Ask your manager for any training suggestions they may have, and request training opportunities. Solution: If there isn’t a PA network in your organisation, create one! Participate in forums and events.

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