Management Development Programme for Executive Assistants Level (2)

VENUE: Mombasa, Kenya
DATES: 5th – 23rd August, 2019 (3 weeks)
FEES: US $2,000 only

Statement of Need
Senior Executive Assistants play a critical role of assisting managerial staff in their duties and responsibilities. Organization Directors and Managers cannot do without effective support staff. Like they say behind every successful person there is a hand working assistant. Over the years secretaries contribution has been marginalized but now it is acknowledged they reduce pressure and stress of their superiors by taking over some operational responsibilities. For the above reason they need administrative and management knowledge and skills which this programme is designed to impart to them.

Objectives of the Programme
At the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Narrate the function of management
• Recite the principles of management
• Appreciate challenges facing Managers and Supervisors
• Communicate more effectively skills and
• Effectively manage meetings and Produce Minutes
• Effectively coordinate work of Ministries and Organizations

Subject Areas shall include:

• Management Functions and Processes
• Managing human relations
• Decision making and problem solving
• Managing discipline
• Communication skills
• Management of committees and meetings
• Gender issues in management
• Managing careers
• Stress management
• Affirmative action and empowerment

Target Participants
This programme is designed for senior Executive Assistants who have attended the basic course and need to upgrade their competences in management and administration.