A professional Office Manager effortlessly combines a diverse range of responsibilities ensuring that office processes and activities are efficiently and smoothly managed. This course will help participants develop an assertive and organized approach to managing people and processes in their office, to facilitate harmonious and productive working. The course additionally aims to develop participant’s communication, reporting, and writing skills.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
•Understanding best practice in key office procedures
•Developing outstanding writing skills
•Learning roles and responsibilities of an office manager
•Being able to manage office Communications
•Enhancing interpersonal communication approaches
•Being able to handle work pressure effectively
•Applying assertive decision-making and problem-solving skills
•Applying techniques to plan and manage workload effectively and achieve objectives
•Keeping detailed records in the office
MODULES
Module 1: Defining the role of the Office Manager
•Key tasks of an office manager
•Workflow and working stations
•Workplace security
•Maintaining a good organizational environment
•Communication models
Module 2: The Art of Communication
•Interpersonal communication
•From interpersonal towards organizational communication
•The different levels of business communication
•The art of persuasion
Module 3: Writing Skills from Linguistic Perspectives
•Three approaches to business writing
•Gathering and organizing data
•Writing report blueprints and outlines
•Forming clear and organized reports (TOC)
Module 4: Writing an Accurate and Effective Report
•The types of business reports
•The basic elements of business reports
•Steps to writing an effective business report
•Technical skills in preparing reports
Module 5: Essential rules for Preparing Reports
•The difference between informative reports and analytical reports
•The three basic steps in writing a managerial report
•Reports different criteria
•Understanding the informative reports
•Understanding the analytical reports
Module 6: Creative ways for Presenting Reports
•Different types of business letters
•Writing business letters effectively
•Negotiation skills
•Conflict resolution – suggested strategy and outcomes
•Dealing with different types of personalities
Module 7: Appointment Setting
•Handling visitors effectively
•Making travel arrangements
•Business meetings
•Events arrangement
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded Cynet East Africa Consultancy certificate.
N/B
Online training available at USD 710.
Training will be facilitated by Cynet East Africa Consultancy seasoned trainers.