Foundation Skills for Elite PA's and Executive Assistants

An Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant is one of the most important employees in a company. An Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant plays a big role in an organization as he or she is the very primary point of contact for internal, external clients and business partners.

He or she performs a wide array of jobs each work day such as following-up communications and schedules, managing meetings and recording important matters. Therefore, the Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant can enhance their personality and job skills through enrolling in the Foundation Skills for Elite PA's and Executive Assistants training course from PD Training.

This Foundation Skills for Elite PA's and Executive Assistants training course enables an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to upgrade their skills continuously in order to cope with the most up-to-date technologies, management systems, and improve professional communication skills to converse effectively with all levels of staff. This course presents techniques to become more organized, efficient and well-planned.

This practical training course provides techniques you can really use! We look forward to welcoming you to a class in Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur.

This Foundation Skills for Elite PA's and Executive Assistants training course can be delivered at your premises by one of our expert local or international trainers or live online using our HIVE technology.

Contact us today for a quote or enroll now into the next public course date.

Your Learning Outcomes

In this course, participants will:
  • Become highly organised using smart, efficient systems
  • Learn to manage time more effectively & strategically
  • Master prioritisation of time, complete all important tasks and help their manager do the same
  • Learn highly effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
  • Become more proactive and empowered in their role
  • Learn to communicate more effectively with their manager
  • Gain an insight into the importance of caring for themselves
  • Learn how to make the most of their 'Team of Two'
Duration: 1.0 day course Live Online Experts



Reviews

Foundation Skills for Elite PA's and Executive Assistants Reviews:

Jess was fantastic, she made us all feel welcomed and we all learned loads. Couldn't have asked for a better trainer or a group of people to do the course with.

-Lend Lease



What an amazing trainer. I very much admire her knowledge, experience and teaching approach. The course exceeded my expectations as it was tailored to each of our individual needs. It was great to have such a small class to share experiences and areas for development. I learnt so much not only from the trainer but also from the other women participating in the course. I would recommend to anyone.

-Count Financial


Great day, picked up on some important things that I was not doing in my workplace and which I am going to be initiating into my position, a great day with interaction, great presenter which certainly makes a difference and keeps you interested.

-Country Fire Authority


Very comprehensive course, the trainer was excellent and very enthusiastic.

-Margan Pastoral Company


I thoroughly enjoyed this course and found it greatly beneficial.

-ANSALDO-STS


It was a very practical and well delivered course which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have taken back some excellent ideas to improve my performance in the workplace. Thanks very much!

-Velocity Energy


I loved that the course was interactive. Annette was an amazing trainer. I would recommend this course to all Assistants within our organisation. I also would like to further developed my career, which means I will be in contact in a few months to look at other course on offer. Regards, Antoinette

-QR National


I enjoyed the course very much. Liked the small group of participants (6).

-Griffith University


Great Course, learnt some very useful tips.

-Stihl Pty Ltd


Many thanks - the experience has been very positive and we would certainly send personnel to your training courses as needed.

-AMES


Clarissa has mentioned the course was fantastic. She really enjoyed the way the course was delivered and has suggested TML use your services in the future.

-Trilby Misso Lawyers


A very smooth process to book the training, and staff were extremely helpful when I enquired about payment. The participant found the course helpful, particularly individual feedback she received from the trainer.

-Australian Tax Office


Found your on-line process to be very user friendly and (assumed) auto generated emails were well timed and useful. Feedback from participant was also very good.

-RACV Royal Pines Resort





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In this Foundation Skills for Elite PA's and Executive Assistants Training Course you will learn the skills to help you use your resources efficiently, manage your time wisely, communicate effectively and collaborate with others skillfully.

The practical skills and techniques you will learn in this course will help you support your manager, and present 'your team of two’ as a professional, confidence-inspiring team.

Advanced Skills for Elite PA's and Executive Assistants Training Course

Course Outline for Foundation Skills for Elite PA's and Executive Assistants

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Topic 1
The Effective PA
  • Welcome
  • The skills and attributes of an effective PA/EA
  • Role Defined
  • Reflection
Topic 2
Your winning style and how best to communicate with your Manager
  • Step 1: REACH Review – Communication Evolution Tool
    • Understanding the Counsellor
    • Understanding the Coach
    • Understanding the Driver
    • Understanding the Advisor
  • Step 2: Adapt your Approach to be effective
    • Do’s and Don’ts when interacting with the Counsellor
    • Planning my future Communication strategies with “Counsellor’s”
    • Do’s and Don’ts when interacting with the Coach
    • Planning my future Communication strategies with “Coach’s”
    • Do’s and Don’ts when interacting with the Driver
    • Planning my future Communication strategies with “Driver’s”
    • Do’s and Don’ts when interacting with the Advisor
    • Planning my future Communication strategies with “Advisor’s”
  • Reflection
Topic 3
Set up for Success
  • Your Web of Influence
  • Key Personnel in Depth Template
  • Management (PIT) Personal Information Template
  • Reflection
Topic 4
Working in Sync
  • Email Management
  • Email Etiquette
  • Create the email however direct replies to someone else
  • Manage your inbox
  • Follow the READ principle and stay on top of your email
  • Manage your inbox with Flags and Rules
  • Reflection
Topic 5
Time Management
  • Block out times for your Manager
  • Organised Review and Preparation Times
  • Reflection
Topic 6
Prioritisation to keep you on Track
  • That’s a WRAP – getting it all done on time
  • WRAP Technique
  • Ranking Priorities
  • Anticipating Time for Tasks – using PERT
  • Beyond Goal Setting
  • The SMARTR Framework
  • Writing SMARTR Goals – Template
  • SMARTR Goal Template
  • Additional Tips
  • Goals Deconstructed
  • Reconstruct your SMART goal
  • Reflection
Topic 7
Meetings to run without a Hitch!
  • Meeting Checklist
  • Meeting Checklist Template
  • Agenda Creation
  • Meeting Agenda Template
  • Keep the meeting on time - planned time interrupters
  • Minute Taking that you can understand
  • Composing your Minutes
  • What can you do to help yourself?
  • Reflection
  • Topic 8
    Reflections
    • Create an Action Plan
    • Accountability = Action

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    Face-to-Face, Live Online, or Hybrid Class Tailored to Your Needs

    When you want a tailored learning experience targeting exactly what you want without bringing everyone physically together, the best choice is a Live Online Class run by PDT.

    We tailor the content and activities to be specific to your current needs and the needs of the people and run the course in our usual activity-based workshop style training, however, the participants can all be offsite, or some can be in the room with others offsite.

    Unless you have a preferred tools we use 'Zoom for Education' that includes enhanced collaboration features such as One-click content sharing, real-time co-annotation (people can work together in activity files), and digital whiteboarding, we also include things like live polls and group chats so you virtually have the same collaborative learning experience of attending a course in a room with other people.

    live online & hybrid

    We have delivered these 100's (if not 1000's) of times, and get great outcomes. We achieve great outcomes because we keep our learner centric approach - just because it’s delivered through a screen to some or all participants doesn’t mean it needs to be less tailored or less personalised.

    You still have an expert trainer who talks to you prior to the session and tailors the delivery to use your terminology, ensure activities are relevant and directly applicable and ensures an engaging learning experience that provide people with skills and techniques they can apply the very next day.

    A hybrid class is with some people connecting online, and some people physically together in the same room.

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    88% Delivery was Adapted to me Personally

    75% I Would Recommend this Course to Someone Else

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    Course Outline for Foundation Skills for Elite Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants Training Course - 3hours

    Topic 1
    Set up for Success
    • Your Web of Influence
    • Key Personnel in Depth Template
    • Management (PIT) Personal Information Template
    • Reflection
    Topic 2
    Working in Sync
    • Email Management
    • Email Etiquette
    • Create the email however direct replies to someone else
    • Manage your inbox
    • Follow the READ principle and stay on top of your email
    • Manage your inbox with Flags and Rules
    • Reflection
    Topic 3
    Time Management
    • Block Out Times for Your Manager
    • Organised Review and Preparation Times
    • Reflection
    Topic 4
    Prioritisation to Keep You on Track
    • That’s a WRAP – Getting It all Done on Time
    • WRAP Technique
    • Ranking Priorities
    • Anticipating Time for Tasks – Using PERT
    • Beyond Goal Setting
    • The SMARTR Framework
    • Writing SMARTR Goals – Template
    • SMARTR Goal Template
    • Additional Tips
    • Goals Deconstructed
    • Reconstruct your SMART goal
    • Reflection

    Details:

    • Small classes, average 5 people, max 16
    • Certificate of Completion (always available in the App)
    • Comprehensive courseware available in the App
    • Live online interactive session with an expert trainer

    Questions:

    When you book a Public Class with PD Training you can expect:

    PDT Activities and discussion

    To Be Engaged All Day

    Activities and discussion for engaged learning all day.

    Real world trainer

    An outstanding trainer

    On average PDT trainers have 15 years industry experience and 7 years training experience.

    Tailored training

    Focussed on you

    We always tailor activities and scenarios to be relevant to you.

    Transfer policy

    100% Transfer Policy

    If an unforseen event prevents public class attendance, no problem. Transfer to new person, course, date or city.

    Refresher course

    Refresher Course $0

    In-House and Public Class participants are welcome to join a public class in the same topic for 12 months.

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    The confidence of booking with an acclaimed multi national training company.

    eLearning and video

    Multi-modal Reinforcement

    Support, reinforcement & extension eLearning and videos in the App.

    Outstanding learning that people can do in the flow of work

    • Fresh targeted video-based microlearning content with interactive lessons and quizzes included.
    • Rigourous review process
    • Only $11.00 per course per person per year.
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    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 1
    Getting Organised (Part 1)
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Dealing with Email
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Managing Electronic Files
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Keeping Track of the Paper Trail
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Making the most of Voice Mail
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 2
    Getting Organised (Part 2)
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Keeping your Workspace Organised
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Using a To-do Book
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course The Extra Mile: Adding Project Management
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Techniques to your Toolbox
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 3
    Managing Time
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Managing your Time
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Keeping others on Track
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Maintaining schedules
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 4
    Getting it all Done on Time
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Prioritising
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course The secret to staying on Track
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Goal setting
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 5
    Special Tasks
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Planning small Meetings
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Planning Large Meetings
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Organising Travel
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 6
    Verbal Communication skills
    • Foundation Skills for PA's and Executive Assistants Training Course Listening and Hearing: they aren't the same
    • Foundation Skills for PA's and Executive Assistants Training Course Asking Questions
    • Foundation Skills for PA's and Executive Assistants Training Course Communicating with Power
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 7
    Non-Verbal Communication skills
    • Foundation Skills for PA's and Executive Assistants Training Course Body Language
    • Foundation Skills for PA's and Executive Assistants Training Course The signals you send to Others
    • Foundation Skills for PA's and Executive Assistants Training Course It's not what you say, It's how you say it
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 8
    Empowering Yourself
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Being Assertive
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Resolving Conflict
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Building Consensus
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Making Decisions
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 9
    The Team of Two
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Working with your Manager
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Influencing skills
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course What to do in sticky situations
    Foundation Skills for Executive
    Assistants Training Course - Lesson 10
    Taking Care of Yourself
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Ergonomics
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Stress Management
    • Foundation Skills for PA’s and Executive Assistants Training Course Dealing with a Heavy Workload
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