office* seminar programme continued
OFFICE THEATRE 1 TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2013
DIY skills scan: How to identify your own strengths and weaknesses 10.30-11.30 – Matthew Street, Skills CFA, on behalf of the IAM Learn how to work out what you’re really good at and to identify your skills gaps.
Powering PAs in the world of work 12.00-13.00 – Victoria Darragh, Hays Specialist Recruitment Learn how to craft strategic relationships with recruitment agents and tactics to employ when job hunting in a recession.
Creating a business-busting partnership with your executive 14.00-15.00 – Susie Barron-Stubley, Castalia Coaching & Training Develop effective strategies on how to work proactively and productively with your executive.
Social career building: How to win friends and influence people 15.30-16.30 – Jamila Juma-Ware, Pitman Training Group An interactive workshop about on and offline networking, and tips on how to influence your way to success.
WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2013
Skills to being a successful PA 10.30-11.30 – Marion Lowrence, The PA Hub, on behalf of Pitman Training Group Learn what skills you need to raise your profile and be at the top of your game.
The iPad PA 12.00-13.00 – Adam Fidler, European Management Assistants (EUMA) How you can use the iPad to make you more effective in your role and move towards paperless working.
Outlook: an Olympic challenge 14.00-15.00 – Tom Cowie, Former Yorkshire & Humberside Programmer for the London 2012 Games, on behalf of Pitman Training Group An interactive session covering project management, data distribution and successful synchronisation.
How to inspire and manage change to revitalise you and your career 15.30-16.30 – Carmen MacDougall, Carmen Inspires Gain insight into focusing on positive outcomes and coping with change and challenges.
OFFICE* THEATRE 2 TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2013
Effective and persuasive business writing 10.30-11.30 – Heather Baker, Baker Thomson Associates Improve the standards of your written communication – including minutes, social media posts and emails.
Excel – 21 power tips for super PAs 12-00-13.00 – Shilpa Wymer, Pitman Training Group Discover 21 tips on how to make Excel work for you.
Smart email management to improve performance 14.00-15.00 – Dr Monica Seeley, Mesmo Consultancy Learn to save time by dealing with your (and your boss’s) email more efficiently.
If You believe you can or believe you cannot, either way you’re likely to be right 15.30-16.30 – Lindsay Taylor, Your Excellency Exploring the internal dialogues and beliefs you can hold that are crucial for your overall success.
WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2013
Stress management 10.30-11.30 – Laura Belgrado, LBM Consulting Learn some simple techniques to manage your stress levels in a more positive and easier way.
Networking – how do I get connected? 12.00-13.00 – Josephine Green & Merryl Futerman, PA Access All Areas Learn strategies for ice breaking, and how to get the most out of attending any event.
Managing conflict and dealing with difficult people and situations 14.00-15.00 – Sue France, Sue France Secretarial Training Learn how to handle conflict productively in order to promote effective teamwork.
CPD: raising the professional status of personal assistants 15.30-16.30 – Amanda Rosewarne, Career Advisor for the Global PA Network Understand the value and benefits of CPD and how it can enhance your career.
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Executive PA Magazine’s keynote session
Executive PA Magazine is once again delighted to be returning to both office* and the keynote theatre. We’ll be taking over the theatre on Tuesday 8 October at 2.15pm for 45 minutes where our reader panel will be discussing the hot topic of where do you draw the line? We all know the role of PA often means putting in extra hours – often at awkward times – but where should you draw the line? Judy Willet, Executive PA Magazine | Hays PA of the Year 2012, Debbie McGibbon, Executive PA Magazine | Hays Newcomer of the Year 2012, Victoria Darragh, Executive Assistant at Hays, and Josephine Green, celebrity PA and co-founder of PA Access All Areas, will be discussing this thorny topic, offering their advice for when (and how) to say no as well as taking questions from the audience.
HEMSLEY FRASER THEATRE TUESDAY 8 AND WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2013
Get seen, get on. Personal image branding for your career development 10.30-11.30 – Jean Sutcliffe, Hemsley Fraser This session will look at improving your image and securing the career you have been looking for.
Effective minute taking 12.00-13.00 – Jean Sutcliffe, Hemsley Fraser Are your minutes taking you hours, rather than minutes? Learn how to produce the perfect final minutes.
Be assertive and confident in the workplace 14.00-15.00 – Ian Caldecourt, Hemsley Fraser Get hints and tips to help you stand up for yourself and build an inner confidence to achieve your goals.
Memory power! Tips to improve your memory skills 15.30-16.30 – Ian Caldecourt, Hemsley Fraser Learn how to remember names and faces, as well as facts, figures and lists.
REED LEARNING THEATRE TUESDAY 8 AND WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2013
Breaking through the barriers: creative thinking tools 10.30-11.30 –David White, Reed Learning This session will demonstrate a number of tools to help you think up new ideas and reframe problems in a positive way.
Communicating with impact 12.00-13.00 – Paul Dubois, Reed Learning Explore solutions to help you communicate more effectively with your colleagues and key stakeholders.
Juggling a busy workload 14.00-15.00 – Jo Gordon, Reed Learning Learn how to manage conflicting priorities and meet the demands of your role.
How to be an even better executive-level PA! 15.30-16.30 – Jane Murphy, Reed Learning Want to be an even better PA? This seminar will give you tips and ideas that will make a real difference and get you noticed.
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