Executive Secretary (The)
1 Day
Introduction
Designed to enable executive secretaries and personal assistants to review their roles and examine ways in which they can enhance their own personal development.
Programme Objectives
- To identify the key characteristics of the successful executive secretary.
- To develop communication skills.
- To enhance skills in the use of initiative and individual discretion.
- To develop expertise in the management of priorities.
Programme Content
The Role of the Executive Secretary
- Your function within the organisation
- Organisational and managerial demands
- Authority and discretion
Managing Priorities
- Managing time
- Scheduling and prioritising workloads
- Balancing conflicting needs
Acting as a Communication Link
- Drafting correspondence
- Dealing with people on the telephone
- Handling unexpected or unwanted visitors
- Meeting Clients
Developing Initiative
- Building the manager/secretary team
- Agreeing parameters of delegation
- Taking Decisions