Event Details

This course will be delivered in English.

An interactive class of self-analysis for secretarial staff. The course begins with trainees learning about overcoming communication barriers and learning about the expectations of colleagues both within their working environment and across cultures.
Planning, time management and communication skills are all fundamental for an efficient assistant and will be discussed during the workshop.
Participants will discuss their roles and become clearly aware of their key roles in communication and plan for more effective communication after the workshop.

Training objectives:
• Understanding fundamental cross-cultural differences.
• Communicating for clarity
• Questioning and listening skills
• Delivering complicated messages – a structure
• Planning and time management techniques
• Effective emailing tips and structures

Who should attend:
Secretaries and support staff who are responsible for communicating between stakeholders.

Course outline :

Morning Session – Clear Communication 
• What is communication
• Barriers to communication
• Cultural differences
• Individual preferences in communication
• Asking the right questions
• Planning and delivering difficult messages
• Saying ‘No’ and being part of a solution

Afternoon Session - Planning and written communication
• Planning techniques and time management
• Effective Emailing
• Structure for written communication
• Assertive communication – deadlines and influencing

Special Registration Information:
• You must register in advance. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
• Attendees need to pay by October 26.
• Limited spots are available and attendance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Coffee, lunch and light refreshments will be provided during breaks.

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Afternoon Session

Speakers

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    Alistair McArthur

    Managing Director of Intelligent People Solutions

    During his 16 years being based in China, Mr. McArthur has trained thousands of executives and staff around Asia and in China. He is the Managing Director of Intelligent People Solutions (IPS Training) and a Certified Facilitator of the Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) focusing on improving relationships through increased understanding and effective personal and professional communication.
    He has managed international teams and is now sharing his knowledge to develop interpersonal skills of staff, team communication while also working with organizational leaders to improve customer and cross cultural communication. His ability to take development programs beyond the fundamentals has led to great success in his courses. When this is added to his drive and energy in class, participants often see quick results.
    His experiences have enabled him to grasp an understanding of the cultural and individual challenges many people face in their professional roles.
    Alistair is a clear analytical thinker and creative trainer who has proven interpersonal skills to operate successfully in a variety of roles and developing the skills of others.

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Tickets

Cardholding members
Member Price RMB 1,800
Employees of member companies
Standard Price RMB 1,800
Non-members
Standard Price RMB 2,800