Introduction
This program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, focuses on developing high-level administrative capabilities required for modern office environments.
In today’s fast-paced and complex organizations, senior office administrators are expected to go beyond routine tasks and play a strategic role in ensuring operational efficiency, coordination, and communication across departments. This requires a combination of organizational awareness, interpersonal effectiveness, and advanced administrative competencies.
This program equips participants with practical tools and techniques to manage tasks, people, and priorities effectively while enhancing their professional impact through strong communication, customer service, time management, and emotional intelligence.
Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the strategic importance of the office administrator role
- Manage processes, tasks, and people efficiently
- Develop a customer-centric approach to service delivery
- Apply advanced time management techniques to improve productivity
- Enhance professional communication and telephonic skills
- Utilize emotional intelligence to manage stress and workplace relationships
Target Audience
- Senior Office Administrators
- Executive Assistants and Office Managers
- Administrative Supervisors and Coordinators
- Professionals in advanced administrative roles
- Individuals preparing for senior administrative responsibilities
Outlines
Day 1: Role of an Office Administrator
- Understanding organizational structures and workflows
- Smart techniques for organizing office operations
- Core competencies of successful administrators
- Defining job roles and value contribution
- Managing processes and people effectively
- Team coordination and collaboration
Day 2: Customer-Centric Mindset
- Serving internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding customer needs and removing service barriers
- Building rapport and professional relationships
- Delivering high-quality customer service
- Representing the organization professionally
- Handling complaints with diplomacy and professionalism
Day 3: Time Management
- Principles of effective time management
- Identifying and eliminating time wasters
- Setting SMART goals and priorities
- Monitoring performance and productivity
- Planning and scheduling for self and teams
- Using time logs to improve efficiency
Day 4: Telephonic Skills as an Office Administrator
- Using telecommunication as a productivity tool
- Professional telephone etiquette and behavior
- Effective listening and communication techniques
- Managing business calls professionally
- Utilizing modern communication tools and applications
- Handling difficult callers and common communication challenges
Day 5: Emotional Intelligence
- Understanding emotional intelligence in the workplace
- Building self-awareness and self-confidence
- Managing stress and challenging situations
- Handling multiple priorities and managerial demands
- Strengthening interpersonal relationships
- Integrating emotional intelligence into daily administrative practices
About Paris
Lying on the River Seine, Paris is commonly referred to as the city for lovers, but it's actually a fantastic place for anyone to visit and explore. It's full of history, art, literature and amazing architecture for starters, but is also well known as being home to high fashion, which makes it a popular shopping destination. Visitors to the French Capital will find both high-end designer stores and quirky boutiques. The attractions of Paris range for art museums to shopping to simply taking a walk and soaking up the atmosphere. To top it all off, Paris has plenty of superb food and drink, in case there weren't already enough reasons to travel to Paris.
Things to do and places to visit in Paris
Anyone who travels to Paris is in for a treat, as it is a beautiful city full of atmosphere. Many of Paris' attractions are world-famous, but it's also a city where you can find hidden gems. Taking a flight to Paris for a short visit is really like visiting a number of different cities, as all of its neighbourhoods, or arrondissements, have their own distinct character. Examples include the medieval Latin Quarter and the bohemian Marais. Each and every one is worth exploring.
Great things to do in Paris include:
- Checking out the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Seeing renowned masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
- Taking a tour of the impressive, albeit slightly creepy, Paris Catacombs.
- Marvelling at the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Browsing the designer stores around the Champs-Elysees.
- Munching snails in one of the city's haute cuisine eateries.
- Visiting the graves of luminaries including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
- Admiring the imposing Arc de Triomphe.
- Wandering around the boutiques of the Marais district.
- Watching the famous Paris St-Germain football team play.
- Taking in the Impressionist art at the Musee D'Orsay.
- Watching the world go by from a cafe terrace.
- Visiting the distinctive Centre Georges Pompidou.