In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the popularity of management courses among individuals pursuing modern careers and professionals, owing to emerging academic trends and upcoming opportunities.

The Office Management and Administration course has garnered considerable interest from a wide range of individuals, as it offers both academic and professional benefits.

By enrolling in this course, participants gain insights into efficient and effective office management practices. When contemplating a career change or advancement, numerous considerations come to mind. With a multitude of career options available, we often ponder which one can provide us with a platform to excel and stand out.

Course Objectives:

By the end of Future Executive Office Manager training course, participants will be able to:

Have a clear understanding of the key transferable skills of an EA, PA or Office Manager.
Obtain an overview of the Key Skills (Technical and Soft Skills) needed to move into Projects.
Learn the Project Terminologies.
Understand the methods of Planning.
Obtain an overview of key Project Management Models (including the Project Lifecycle, PRINCE 2, 7S Model, 6C Model and more).
Understand the pressures and constraints that impact Project Management and how to cope with these aspects of the industry.
Perform practical exercises on planning and feasibility analyses.
Understanding the importance of Planning Control and the use of appropriate Soft Skills will be demonstrated throughout the course.
Understand the mix of Technical Skills, Project Specific knowledge and People Skills.

Who Should Attend?

Future Executive Office Manager Course, is ideal for:

Office Manager
Line manager
Administrative Assistant
Personal Assistant

Course Outlines:

Governance for office managers

Definition of corporate governance
The scope of corporate governance
Essential corporate governance principles

Code of conduct
The board of directors
The audit committee
Other committees

Budgeting and Reporting

Introduction
Assess the organization's existing spending budget, manager‘s funds, spending budget forms, and pre-budgeting activity
Recognize natural issues in the process of budgeting

Project Management and the Big Picture

Defining what a project is – and is not
Understanding Projects, Programs, Portfolios, and how they relate to Organizational Strategy

Defining project management and the project lifecycle
Types of organizational structures – Functional, Projectized, Weak, Balanced & Strong matrix
Identifying, analyzing and engaging the project stakeholders

Time and Task Management

Excellent office management – what does it look, sound and feel like?
The Reality Model – how to get the results you want

10 timeless principles of successful time and life management
Working smarter not harder with high leverage activities
Using technology to manage your time and tasks effectively

communication Skills

Identity different styles of communication in yourself and others
Policy and procedures
Project report
Committee management
Study case

Overcoming fear and becoming a clear and direct communicator
Managing conflicts through a win-win approach

Listening skills – seeking to understand before being understood
Understanding different personality types and how to deal with them

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