Training Programmes

PAs of Excellence Ltd

is the training company exclusively for Executive Assistants/ Personal Assistants, Senior Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

PAs of Excellence Ltd and Global PA Training offer training and development for this important sector of the workforce. We understand that your role in the workplace is a crucial one as it impacts significantly on business efficiency. To ensure that you work at your peak and not just your average, we are committed to your continuing professional development. We recognise that the development of each individual benefits the whole company as it increases employee creativity and enthusiasm and cultivates a sense of belonging. For any organisation its people are its greatest asset and your contribution to the bottom line is enhanced through supporting your growth.

We will work with you and your organisations to create a clear career progression ladder for you to climb. The skills that many of you already employ on a daily basis, such as leadership, time management, project management and financial awareness need harnessing into a constructive career plan. To this end, we will offer first class career advice and regular training and development opportunities including 1:1 performance coaching, mentoring, bespoke in house training programmes, Masterclasses and other seminars in London and major UK cities as well as internationally.

Global Executive Training -

We offer courses for aspiring Managers in Leadership & Management and Team Building Workshops to enable the teams they manage to work more effectively.  For further information contact us at: enquiries@globalpanetwork.com

Kingston University Business School, Centre for Research in Employment, Skills & Society

The Global PA Network's aim is to champion the career development and opportunities for upskilling for the Secretarial/PA Profession.  We are delighted that Kingston University Business School agreed to work with us on Research into this profession.  Kingston's own enquiries indicated that very little research has been conducted into the secretarial profession over the last 30 years.  In that time rapid change has taken place and the role is far more complex than it ever was and recognition now needs to be given to this dramatic change.  Our joint research was published in the autumn 2009 and gives long overdue recognition to the challenges of the PA role in the 21st century and it will help us to further develop our training programmes.

‘In house Masterclass Training & Motivational Webinars'

PAs of Excellence offer a cost efficient ‘in house’ Motivational Masterclass for up to 15 Executive & Personal Assistants within your organisation. We can provide a bespoke workshop that reflects the needs of your organisation and will be a cost saving on attending an external full day workshop.

We are also leading providers of motivational and training webinars for employees through our 4 years experience working with BT Conferencing on motivational webinars to their customer base. We offer this service to organisations that would like to train and develop their staff through webconferencing.  Please contact: enquiries@globalpanetwork.com for additional information or call 0845 257 4804.

Corporate Diamond PA Masterclass Series

We offer a series of bespoke training programmes in our Corporate Diamond PA Masterclass Series.

 

Corporate Diamond PA Masterclass I

is designed to be an introduction to the skills that an Executive PA requires when working at a senior level.  This Masterclass will benefit Senior Secretaries and Personal Assistants who aim to become Executive PAs and work at Board and Director level

Further details are available by e-mailing: enquiries@globalpanetwork.com or calling 07759 927257/0845 257 4804

Corporate Diamond PA Masterclass II

'Raising Your Game through Performance' is designed exclusively for Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants with a minimum of 5 years experience who already work at a senior level and would like to improve their skills and knowledge and 'raise their game' through performance. This Masterclass will develop your skills as a Manager and encourage Senior PAs to be more proactive and take on new challenges within their role.

For further information email: enquiries@globalpanetwork.com or call 07759 927257/0845 257 4804

Corporate Diamond PA Masterclass III -

This Masterclass has been written specifically in response to the key findings of the research the Global PA Network conducted in partnership with Kingston University Business School in 2009. We recognise that the scope of the Executive PA role has broadened and is becoming more challenging. This Masterclass is for Executive PAs and Executive Assistants who work at Board/Senior level and wish to develop their managerial skills and add value to the top team.

For further information email: enquiries@globalpanetwork.com or call 07759 927257/0845 257 4804

Global PA Training & Development

1:1 Training & Mentoring Sessions 

 "When I began researching for a form of training for my role, I was unsure as to what to look for.  I run a large office with the dual aspect of the role PA to a very busy CEO.  The Global PA Network training stood out to me, as it highlighted some if not all of the issues I encounter on a daily basis and how the training would help me.  From start to finish my training was planned, structured and with attainable goals laid out for me along the way.  Rosemary took time to get to know me as an individual, understand my frustrations and empathised with my desire to succeed and enabled me to demonstrate my success within the business.  The training amongst other things enabled me to realise my capabilities and hidden confidence in my role.  The branding exercise conducted cemented my confidence with the feedback I received from my colleagues.  The course itself was second to none and I would highly recommend it to anyone who works in the role of a PA.  I found the weekly conference calls to be my lifeline and they will be sorely missed".  Helen, Stonewood Group

At Global PA Training & Development we understand how time consuming your role is. Our academic research with Kingston University Business School has identified that many PAs would like external mentoring and support to increase their confidence and self belief and improve their effectiveness at work. We are delighted to announce that we have put together a package of ‘Executive PA Performance’ Mentoring Sessions for you and you don’t even have to leave your desk! The sessions will be with the Founder, Rosemary Parr who will support you in your development within your role.

Aim of the 1:1 Sessions:

To develop the managerial skills and capabilities of Executive PAs who work at Board & Director level and to enable you to support your Manager more effectively.
  

Cost:
 
The package comprises 6 sessions including 2 face to face sessions with back up e-mail support in between calls. (Calls will be in the region of 45 to 1 hour minutes each but dependent on your time constraints and calls will take place bi-weekly or monthly, whatever is most convenient for you)
 
6 PA Performance Mentoring Sessions via telephone which includes 2 face to face sessions and Psychometric testing of your Strengths.  Cost: £950.00

6 PA Performance Mentoring Sessions via telephone including 2 face to face sessions. Cost: £750.00 

10% Discount available for Global PA Network Platinum & Silver Members.
Terms & Conditions of booking apply
 
For further information e-mail: enquiries@globalpanetwork.com or call 0845 257 4804

or you can book and pay online.  

Global PA Network Webinars

The first listed webinar accessible and free to view, and the remaining set of webinars (accessible to Silver and Platinum Members only) are a series produced in conjunction with BT Conferencing and others, originally run as live sessions of around 45 minutes duration with interactive email questions being answered at the end of the webinar. They are here for you to gain the benefits of this fascinating and informative series by running them directly from the website. It will also provide an introduction to new webinars and online training sessions that we will be available for booking very soon.These are video files of up to 5Mb and may take time to download and start depending upon your internet connection speed.

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Managing your PA career in challenging times - Oct 15 2009 (Taster - Free Access)	Run
Seven Skills of Exceptional 21st. Century PAs (subscription reqd)	Run
Progress Your Career - Enrich your Life (subscription reqd)	Run
PA Power - Change the World from Your Office (subscription reqd)	Run
21 st. Century PA Moving Up (subscription reqd)	Run
How to stay Professional, Motivated, and Inspired (subscription reqd)	Run
Master Personal Effectiveness (subscription reqd)	Run
How to create a positive synergy with your Manager (subscription reqd)	Run

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‘I found the Masterclass very thought provoking and stimulating and I think you and Sue did a wonderful job of maintaining the group’s interest and participation.’ Gillian, Royal Bank of Scotland.

‘The workshop provided an opportunity to re-focus on the professionalism and changing demands of the senior secretarial/PA role which is often overlooked when we spend our time helping our managers to achieve their objectives. Rosemary’s own experiences at senior level gave an added depth and enabled her to empathise with our situations. The sessions were well structured and stimulating and I would encourage anyone who gets the opportunity to attend to do so.’ Diane

‘I found the Masterclass extremely useful, it was great to be able to interact and the presenters were excellent. The mix of people was very interesting and gave me a much better vision of how PAs in different companies operate. At a difficult time in my career the Masterclass re-energised me completely. Overall it was a very well organised and stimulating day and I took away a lot of useful tips, and got a really good idea of how I’m being perceived by others. I would like to wish Rosemary and her team a lot of success and compliment them on what they have achieved so far’. Kathleen, BT Global Services

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