Program Objectives:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

* Understand and develop the competencies needed to run present and future offices.
* Enhance their business writing skills and organize their emails using MS Outlook 2007.
* Organize their office time using the MS Outlook 2007 calendar.
* Manage and coordinate their relationship with their managers using soft skills and computer-based methods.
* Develop and apply document-management strategies.

This Program is designed for:

Office professionals, office administrators, supervisors of clerical and administrative staff, executive/ personal assistants. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.

Note: This is a hands-on training program using laptops/computers which will be made available by Meirc.

Program Fees:

Per participant - USD 3700
Frequent nomination - USD 3330
(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)
One extra free place for every 2 paid nominees on the same program and dates
Discount Plans, Refunds & Cancellations Policy

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer with a reasonable notice time.

Program Outline:

Developing the Modern Administrator Competencies

* Identifying Competencies Needed for Success
* Being an Action Person: Setting Up, Measuring and Achieving Your Objectives
* Interacting with Others and Networking for Success

Office Communication

* Choosing the Right Communication Medium
* Essentials of Business Writing and Form Design
* Using MS Outlook 2007 to Write Emails and Manage Contacts
* Organizing and Categorizing Your Email Folders and Creating Rules
* Eliminating Email Overload

Time Organization

* Organizational Concepts, To-Do Lists, Reminders
* Using MS Outlook 2007 Calendar to Schedule Appointments, Events, Meetings, etc.
* Prioritizing Concepts and How to Apply Them Electronically

Managing Your Relationship With Your Manager

* Knowing Your Manager and Organizing the Relationship
* Planning and Scheduling Tasks
* Delegation Concepts and Applications Using MS Outlook 2007 Tasks
* Sharing the MS Outlook 2007 Calendar with Manager

E-Filing and Document Management

* Essentials of a Good Filing System
* E-Filing versus Paper Filing
* Office Organization Strategies
* Data File Management