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Project Management For Administrative Professionals
Seminar No: 02298 -XNBB
CEU Credits: 1.8
Length: 3 days


Confidently take on the added pressure...the unfamiliar work--and get the job done!

Today, administrative professionals often report to multiple managers and have to juggle daily responsibilities with special projects. All of this demands a large investment of time and requires you to stretch your skills--to coordinate the work of people, identify project requirements, gather resources and set project goals.

Attendees:
Secretaries, executive secretaries and assistants, administrative assistants and administrative support personnel, office managers, sales assistants, and any administrative professional who is responsible for projects.

How You Will Benefit:

  • Learn the skills to plan, organize, and control projects of any size
  • Organize and track all project resources to maximize productivity
  • Anticipate problems or solve them as they arise
  • Manage time while juggling multiple projects with ongoing daily responsibilities
  • Gain the ability to exert influence without authority

What You Will Cover:

  • Defining project management
  • Planning and controlling projects
  • Meeting project objectives
  • Solving project problems
  • Managing time and priorities
  • Learning from each project
  • Coordinating work done by others
  • Improving communication skillsS

Extended/Detailed Seminar Outline

Learning Objectives

  • Plan, Organize and Control Projects of Any Size, Using Proven Project Management Techniques
  • Deal with the Conflicting Demands on Your Time
  • Organize and Track All Project Resources to Maximize Productivity
  • Focus on Results-and Meet All Project Objectives and Timetables
  • Anticipate Problems and Solve Them as They Arise, Using Effective Problem-Solving Tools
What Is Project Management?
  • Understand What a Project Is
  • Create Problem Statements
  • Understand the Difference between a Project and Ongoing Work
  • Be Aware of the Variety of Projects Administrative Professionals Are Asked to Complete
  • Understand the Roles and Responsibilities of a Project Manager
  • Understand the Basic Project Life Cycle
How Do We Manage Projects?
  • Plan and Control Projects
  • Meet Project Objectives
  • Organize and Track Resources
  • Use Basic Project Management Tools
How Do We Work with Others Successfully?
  • Use Influence without Authority
  • Recognize and Use Different Communication Styles
  • Use Active Assertive Communication
  • Communicate Effectively across Organizational Boundaries
  • Organize Effective Project Team Meetings
How Do We Meet Project Challenges?
  • Solve Project Problems Effectively
  • Avoid Disasters
  • Learn from Every Project
How Do We Apply Project Management Knowledge and Plan for the Future?
  • Apply Your Learning to New Projects
  • Plan Your Progress More Effectively

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