Not just for Executive Assistants!
Executives and Executive Assistants' Skills
Workshops
We have many unique workshops available to you. These workshops cover a variety of subject areas.Each month we select and run a number of workshops on a public schedule but will also run courses on demand by arrangement. Click here to view the current training schedule for public workshops.
All of our workshops can be delivered in-house and can be tailored to your organisations needs. If you are interested in a specific topic area you can browse for a workshop using the categories below or contact us for further information.
Executive Assistant's Skills Courses
Manager & EA Productivity Program
Are you and your Executive Assistant working together as effectively as possible? Acorn's new program will assist managers and their executive assistants in working together as optimally as possible. Using good time management techniques and the features of Outlook 2003/2007 our five step process will help you better understand the roles of manager and EA in productively working together, the role of good time management in planning your work week, save you time and help you better use the functions of Outlook.
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Productiv_IT with Outlook 2003 for Executive Assistants
This workshop is designed to assist EAs in achieving good time management practices through the use of modern technology. The trainer shows you how to set up Outlook to manage your workflow and group projects more productively. Learn tips on how to use Outlook to cope with the demanding role of performing as an Executive Assistant. Attendees learn;
Writing Skills for Executive Assistants
As an Executive or Personal Assistant your communication skills, both oral and written, need to be at the highest level.
In your role you may need to write letters,emails, drafts, minutes and Ministerials and research material for a PowerPoint presentation.
This one day workshop provides you with the tools to help you hone and polish your writing skills. This workshop is particularly valuable for those who are new to the role of Executive Assistant, those who are considering a move into the role of Executive Assistant or Executive Assistants who just need a refresher.
Download course outline [back to top]
The New Executive Assistant
The role of the Executive Assistant has developed to become an important part of a modern workplace team. Where would many managers be without their Executive Assistant?
This one day workshop will give you the skills to effectively fulfill the requirements of your new role.
Some of the topics covered include communication skills, manage your manager, working in a team, prioritising your work and planning meetings.
Download course outline [back to top]
Productiv_IT with Outlook 2007/2010 for Executive Assistants
Productiv_IT with Office for Executive Assistants
Productiv_IT with Office 2003 for Executive Assistants is a dynamic two day workshop for executive assistants to help them get the most out of MS Office 2003. This workshop combines good work practices and modern technology for people who need to be more effective in the use of these tools. We teach you how to use each of the main applications and how to pass information between them. Find out how to get the benefits from the hidden power in MS Office 2003 and learn faster ways to perform common functions.
Download course outline [back to top]
Executive Assistant Superclass
This workshop will be run over two days one week apart and is for experienced Executive Assistants to help them brush up on some key skills in the workplace. It will include a number of sessions in areas that EAs need to be proficient in. The Executive Assistant today is the most critical person in the management team. They perform the functions of manager, coach, confidant and cheerleader with efficiency, and in most cases a smile. This workshop will build on the skills you already have and introduce you to some relevant topics and some of the latest training for EAs.
Download course outline [back to top]
Writing Skills for Executive Assistants
As an Executive or Personal Assistant your communication skills, both oral and written, need to be at the highest level.
In your role you may need to write letters,emails, drafts, minutes and Ministerials and research material for a PowerPoint presentation.
This one day workshop provides you with the tools to help you hone and polish your writing skills. This workshop is particularly valuable for those who are new to the role of Executive Assistant, those who are considering a move into the role of Executive Assistant or Executive Assistants who just need a refresher.
Download course outline [back to top]
Emotional Intelligence for Executive Assistants
An Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant can't have too much Emotional Intelligence. EAs need to be emotionally mature to handle the complex relationships in a busy office.
EAs with Emotional Maturity will be able to cope more easily in stressful situations and exude a feeling of confidence as they undertake their roles. Attending this workshop will help those who want to become star performers improve their performance and leadership effectiveness.
They will shine from the inside out. You will learn about the nature of Emotional Intelligence, its application at work and how to develop competencies by building emotional abilities where they are lacking.
Download course outline[back to top]
We have many unique workshops available to you. These workshops cover a variety of subject areas.Each month we select and run a number of workshops on a public schedule but will also run courses on demand by arrangement. Click here to view the current training schedule for public workshops.
All of our workshops can be delivered in-house and can be tailored to your organisations needs. If you are interested in a specific topic area you can browse for a workshop using the categories below or contact us for further information.
Executive Assistant's Skills Courses
Manager & EA Productivity Program
Are you and your Executive Assistant working together as effectively as possible? Acorn's new program will assist managers and their executive assistants in working together as optimally as possible. Using good time management techniques and the features of Outlook 2003/2007 our five step process will help you better understand the roles of manager and EA in productively working together, the role of good time management in planning your work week, save you time and help you better use the functions of Outlook.
[back to top]
Productiv_IT with Outlook 2003 for Executive Assistants
This workshop is designed to assist EAs in achieving good time management practices through the use of modern technology. The trainer shows you how to set up Outlook to manage your workflow and group projects more productively. Learn tips on how to use Outlook to cope with the demanding role of performing as an Executive Assistant. Attendees learn;
- Tips for managing your work and your bosses.
- How to coordinate group calendars.
- Tricks for assigning tasks and organising meetings.
Writing Skills for Executive Assistants
As an Executive or Personal Assistant your communication skills, both oral and written, need to be at the highest level.
In your role you may need to write letters,emails, drafts, minutes and Ministerials and research material for a PowerPoint presentation.
This one day workshop provides you with the tools to help you hone and polish your writing skills. This workshop is particularly valuable for those who are new to the role of Executive Assistant, those who are considering a move into the role of Executive Assistant or Executive Assistants who just need a refresher.
Download course outline [back to top]
The New Executive Assistant
The role of the Executive Assistant has developed to become an important part of a modern workplace team. Where would many managers be without their Executive Assistant?
This one day workshop will give you the skills to effectively fulfill the requirements of your new role.
Some of the topics covered include communication skills, manage your manager, working in a team, prioritising your work and planning meetings.
Download course outline [back to top]
Productiv_IT with Outlook 2007/2010 for Executive Assistants
This workshop is designed to assist EAs in achieving good time management practices through the use of modern technology. The trainer shows you how to set up Outlook to manage your workflow and group projects more productively. Learn tips on how to use Outlook to cope with the demanding role of performing as an Executive Assistant. Attendees learn;
- Tips for managing your work and your bosses.
- How to coordinate group calendars.
- Tricks for assigning tasks and organising meetings.
Productiv_IT with Office for Executive Assistants
Productiv_IT with Office 2003 for Executive Assistants is a dynamic two day workshop for executive assistants to help them get the most out of MS Office 2003. This workshop combines good work practices and modern technology for people who need to be more effective in the use of these tools. We teach you how to use each of the main applications and how to pass information between them. Find out how to get the benefits from the hidden power in MS Office 2003 and learn faster ways to perform common functions.
Download course outline [back to top]
Executive Assistant Superclass
This workshop will be run over two days one week apart and is for experienced Executive Assistants to help them brush up on some key skills in the workplace. It will include a number of sessions in areas that EAs need to be proficient in. The Executive Assistant today is the most critical person in the management team. They perform the functions of manager, coach, confidant and cheerleader with efficiency, and in most cases a smile. This workshop will build on the skills you already have and introduce you to some relevant topics and some of the latest training for EAs.
Download course outline [back to top]
Writing Skills for Executive Assistants
As an Executive or Personal Assistant your communication skills, both oral and written, need to be at the highest level.
In your role you may need to write letters,emails, drafts, minutes and Ministerials and research material for a PowerPoint presentation.
This one day workshop provides you with the tools to help you hone and polish your writing skills. This workshop is particularly valuable for those who are new to the role of Executive Assistant, those who are considering a move into the role of Executive Assistant or Executive Assistants who just need a refresher.
Download course outline [back to top]
Emotional Intelligence for Executive Assistants
An Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant can't have too much Emotional Intelligence. EAs need to be emotionally mature to handle the complex relationships in a busy office.
EAs with Emotional Maturity will be able to cope more easily in stressful situations and exude a feeling of confidence as they undertake their roles. Attending this workshop will help those who want to become star performers improve their performance and leadership effectiveness.
They will shine from the inside out. You will learn about the nature of Emotional Intelligence, its application at work and how to develop competencies by building emotional abilities where they are lacking.
Download course outline[back to top]