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AEPAC 2022 DUBAI
Africa Executive Personal Assistants & Administrators Conference - AEPAC
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Is an executive personal assistant's role crucial in an organization?
According to the C-Suite Assistants organization, 7% of total employee placement in 2020 were for personal assistants. In 2021, placement shot to 40%.
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This affirms that personal assistants/ administrators are becoming more and more recognized in the modern corporate world. Today's corporate world is further experiencing an increased demand for personal executive assistants especially in consulting firms, private equities and technology firms.
The role of personal assistants/administrators in most cases is overlooked yet they are greatly proactive in organizational leadership. In essence, personal assistants/administrators are solution providers. As their role continues to gain more recognition, personal assistants/administrators have become strong organizational pillars with respect to long term success and growth. In the modern corporate world, the role of personal assistants/administrators has expanded beyond supporting administrative processes and collaboration across various levels of an organization. It is not only limited to coordinating business meetings, diary management and handling correspondence but also includes:
- Strategic planning
- Decision planning and implementation
- Managing internal and external stakeholder relations
- Budgeting and accounting function
- HR Management
It is therefore important to have a comprehensive discussion on how organizations can leverage the strategic role of personal assistants/administrators for optimal organizational success.
In light of modern technology, it is also important for PAs to understand how to integrate technology in administrative functions for improved effectiveness and efficiency.
Key drivers for delegates to attend this conference
โข Master and reinforce effective communication skills for success.
โข Derive more knowledge on business and professional etiquette.
โข Appreciate integration of modern technology in administrative tasks
โข More insights on emerging trends on the role of personal assistants.
โข Network with other executive personal assistants.
โข Any certified personal assistant gets a discounted members' rate
Event Topics
1. Executive personal assistant as a strategic link between decision makers and decision implementers
2. Mastering the art of positive and persuasive business communication
3. Building on Emotional Intelligence (EI) to enhance successful communication
4. Corporate governance and professional ethics
5. Creating a positive brand impression through the right corporate culture
6. Stress triggers to watch out for in the workplace
7. Employee health and wellness
8. Work life balance
9. Adapting administrative processes to modern technology for increased organizational efficiency
10. The latest/best trends in Personal Assistants/Administrators industry
Dec 19 - 22, 2022 GMT+4
Add to Calendaribis Styles Dubai Deira
ุฏุจู, United Arab Emirates
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Speakers
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Andrew Osundwa
Personal Assistant to the Principal Secretary at State Department of Infrastructure
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Selma Babic
Business Psychologist, HR Consultant, Management Trainer and Executive Coach
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Mercy Asiima
Certified Personal Assistant Trainer
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Ali Bayati
Learning & Development Consultant
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Agenda
- Day 1 (December 19, 2022)
- 09:00 - 09:30Opening Remark & Introduction
- 09:30 - 10:30Forum 1: Building on Emotional Intelligence for successful communicationSelma has a keen interest on Emotional Intelligence (EI) with special focus on how it can be used to transform people to achieve their very best. As a Business Psychologist, HR Consultant, Management Trainer and Executive Coach, Selma has a passion of “unlocking and maximizing people potential” through areas of Developmental, Positive and Business Psychology supported by implementation of Emotional Intelligence. Selma will therefore expound on EI in relation to communication to give participants a better understanding on how EI can be used to build successful communication not only in a professional context but also in their personal lives.
Selma Babic
Business Psychologist, HR Consultant, Management Trainer and Executive Coach
- 10:30 - 10:45Tea Break(15 minutes) Tea Break
- 10:45 - 11:45Forum 2:Executive personal assistant as a strategic link between decision makers and decision implementersAndrew is a conscientious and professional individual with extensive experience in office administration, Programme Human Resources HR and serving as a personal assistant to the principal secretary of infrastructure in Kenya. Andrew has first hand experience on the strategic role of personal assistants/administrators in organizations having worked in this industry for over a decade. He has a wide scope of knowledge, understanding and experience on how personal assistants/administrators ensure the various levels of management select and implement the right decisions that contribute to realization of the strategic goals and objectives of an organization.
Andrew Osundwa
Personal Assistant to the Principal Secretary at State Department of Infrastructure
- 11:45 - 12:00BreakBreak
- 12:00 - 13:00Forum 3: Employee mental health and wellnessAs a Business Psychologist, HR Consultant, Management Trainer and Executive Coach, Selma has a passion of “unlocking and maximizing people potential” through areas of Developmental, Positive and Business Psychology supported by implementation of Emotional Intelligence.
Her role as a HR Executive in a legal and consultancy firm in Dubai in 2014 where her main responsibility was to organize and conduct psychological, emotional intelligence and personality tests for all employees, followed by establishing a training and coaching workshop to “bridge the competency gap" has enabled her to work one on one with diverse employees hence helped improve the overall work environment as individuals became more aware of their strengths and areas for development. The delegates have the opportunity to learn from a professional who has been directly involved in creating a conducive work environment that caters for all aspects of employees including their mental health and wellness.Selma Babic
Business Psychologist, HR Consultant, Management Trainer and Executive Coach
- 13:00 - 13:30End of Day Closing Remarks(30 Minutes)
- 13:30 - 14:30Lunch & Networking
- Day 2 (December 20, 2022)
- 09:00 - 09:30Opening remarks
- 09:30 - 10:30Forum 4:Creating a positive brand impression through the right corporate cultureMercy Asiima Kateera is a highly experienced Chartered Executive Assistant (CPEA TM). She possess a great deal of knowledge with respect to administration.
Besides, she is multiskilled due to her exposure to multicultural operations in companies she has enjoyed serving, like the Serena Hotels Uganda, The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank, and The Dr Hoffman Foundation Zürich, Switzerland. As a result, she acquired skills like Corporate Communications, Budgeting, Business Strategic Planning, Advertising / Marketing, and Training.
Having being exposed to multicultural operations, she has practical experience of the impact of a positive brand impression to an organization and how it can be projected by instituting the right corporate culture.Mercy Asiima
Certified Personal Assistant Trainer
- 10:30 - 10:45Tea Break(15 Minutes) Tea Break
- 10:45 - 11:45Forum 5: Optimizing delegation skills to support accomplishment of strategic goals and objectivesAndrew is a conscientious and professional individual with extensive experience in office administration, Programme Human Resources HR and serving as a personal assistant to the principal secretary of infrastructure in Kenya. Andrew has worked with senior management and has taken a lead when it comes to ensuring the best decisions by putting into action delegation
Andrew Osundwa
Personal Assistant to the Principal Secretary at State Department of Infrastructure
- 11:45 - 12:00Break
- 12:00 - 13:00Forum 6: The role of corporate governance in effective administrationMercy Asiima Kateera is a highly experienced Chartered Executive Assistant (CPEA TM). She possess a great deal of knowledge with respect to administration.
Besides, she is multiskilled due to her exposure to multicultural operations in companies she has enjoyed serving, like the Serena Hotels Uganda, The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank, and The Dr Hoffman Foundation Zürich, Switzerland. As a result, she acquired skills like Corporate Communications, Budgeting, Business Strategic Planning, Advertising / Marketing, and Training.
Having being exposed to multicultural operations, she understands deeply the crucial role of corporate governance in effective administration.Mercy Asiima
Certified Personal Assistant Trainer
- 13:00 - 13:30End of Day Closing Remarks(30 Minutes)
- 13:30 - 14:30Lunch & Networking
- Day 3 (December 21, 2022)
- 09:00 - 09:30Opening remarks
- 09:30 - 10:30Forum 7:Latest/best trends in the personal assistants/administrators industryInspired by witnessing people going through positive changes by the very tools he provides, Ali dedicated his life to training and coaching people. He started his path of training and coaching in his 20’s for his community in Auckland – New Zealand by holding leadership, motivation, and team building related camps and seminars for the youth.
His areas of specialization include: Communication and Interpersonal skills, Conflict Management,
Mercy Asiima Kateera is a highly experienced Chartered Executive Assistant (CPEA TM). She possess a great deal of knowledge with respect to administration.
Besides, she is multiskilled due to her exposure to multicultural operations in companies she has enjoyed serving, like the Serena Hotels Uganda, The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank, and The Dr Hoffman Foundation Zürich, Switzerland. As a result, she acquired skills like Corporate Communications, Budgeting, Business Strategic Planning, Advertising / Marketing, and Training.
Having being exposed to multicultural operations and being in the personal assistants/administrators industry for years, she is very much in touch with the latest trends that have been happening some of which delegates can adapt to their respective organizations to improve their performance.Mercy Asiima
Certified Personal Assistant Trainer
- 10:30 - 10:45Tea Break(15 Minutes) Tea Break
- 10:45 - 11:45Forum 8 : Work life balanceAndrew is a conscientious and professional individual with extensive experience in office administration, Programme Human Resources HR and serving as a personal assistant to the principal secretary of infrastructure in Kenya. Being in the industry himself, he has numerous strategies to share on how personal assistants can strike a balance between work and their personal lives.
Andrew Osundwa
Personal Assistant to the Principal Secretary at State Department of Infrastructure
- 11:45 - 12:00Break
- 12:00 - 13:00FORUM 9: Improving on public speaking skillsPanel discussion
- 13:00 - 14:00Lunch & networking
- Day 4 (December 22, 2022)
- 09:00 - 09:30Opening remarks
- 09:30 - 10:30FORUM 10: Mastering the art of positive and persuasive business communicationInspired by witnessing people going through positive changes by the very tools he provides, Ali dedicated his life to training and coaching people. He started his path of training and coaching in his 20’s for his community in Auckland – New Zealand by holding leadership, motivation, and team building related camps and seminars for the youth.
His areas of specialization include: Communication and Interpersonal skills, Conflict Management,
Customer Relationship Management, Developing Management Skills, Motivation and Delegation, Proactive People Management, Problem Solving and Decision Making. His expertise in communication accords delegates a unique opportunity to get enriching perspectives on how to utilize communication in a positive and persuasive way to drive business growth.Ali Bayati
Learning & Development Consultant
- 10:30 - 10:45Tea break
- 10:45 - 11:45FORUM 11: Stress triggers to watch out for in the workplaceInspired by witnessing people going through positive changes by the very tools he provides, Ali dedicated his life to training and coaching people. He started his path of training and coaching in his 20’s for his community in Auckland – New Zealand by holding leadership, motivation, and team building related camps and seminars for the youth.
His areas of specialization include: Communication and Interpersonal skills, Conflict Management,
Customer Relationship Management, Developing Management Skills, Motivation and Delegation, Proactive People Management, Problem Solving and Decision Making. His multiple skills in various aspects of organizational communication and behavior translates to deep knowledge on factors that trigger stress in the workplace and how these triggers can be addressed in an aim to create a conducive work environment and increase performance.Ali Bayati
Learning & Development Consultant
- 11:45 - 12:00Break
- 12:00 - 13:00FORUM 12: Official closing remarks & award of certificates
Tickets
- CPEA CERTIFIED MEMBERS FEE
CPEA Discounted rate.
This rate is applicable to all CPEA- Certified Chartered Personal Executive Assistants practitioners, this rate is applicable through out.- $1,790
- EarlyBird Booking - Kenyan Delegates
Early-Bird-Booking-Discount valid till 25th November 2022 for Kenyan delegates
- EarlyBird Booking BEFORE 25th November 2022 - International Delegates
Early-Bird-Booking-Discount valid till 25th November 2022 for International delegates
- Late Booking AFTER 25th November 2022 - Kenyan Delegates
Book 1 Delegate AFTER 25th November 2022 - Kenyan Delegates
- $2,190
- Late Booking AFTER 25th November 2022 - International Delegates
Book 1 Delegate AFTER 25th November 2022 - International Delegates
- $2,190
- BLOCK Booking - (3 KENYAN DELEGATES BOOKING)
1 ticket = 3 Attendees @ $1790 per Attendee
- $5,370
- BLOCK Booking - (3 INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES BOOKING)
Tax Settings: zero VAT for International Delegation
1 ticket = 3 Attendees @ $1790 per Delegate- $5,370
- Virtual Live Class
Virtual Class Attendance fee per Delegate
- $800
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