24 - 26 May 2022
HILTON HOTEL SANDTON,
Johannesburg
THE DIPLOMATIC EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Analysing 2022 evolving trends:
The Ultimate Post Pandemic Persona
The long-term impact of the pandemic on our work life is an enduring conversation. Right now, however, it’s clear that employers' expectations of executive assistants (eas) and personal assistants (pas) engaged in diplomatic protocols are changing.
Overview
Post Pandemic office professionals are struggling with an ever-increasing workload, in jobs considered among the most difficult, both in the private and public sectors. This unique masterclass has been specifically designed to equip you with current knowledge and competencies in the practice of this demanding profession, especially in post-pandemic and diplomatic environments. The focus is on practical skills, tools and techniques to improve productivity, build a winning team with management and peers, and maximize value to your organization.
The specific objectives of this unique experience are to help you:
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Diplomacy and Statecraft
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Diplomatic Protocol - corporate and social
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Business and corporate etiquette
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Effective communication skills
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Professional grooming and deportment
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Introduction to public and international law
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International Relations
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Stress Management Techniques
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Leadership Skills
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Negotiation skills
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Working with difficult people
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Customer Care
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Event Management
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Media and Diplomacy
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Foreign Policy
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Professional Branding
Facilitators
MICHELE THWAITS
Personal Assistant Coach &
Mentor - For Managing Virtual Executives
THULANI MUNERENYU
Protocol, Etiquette and Diplomacy Expert
TAMARA BOTHA
Professional Trainer & Executive Business Coach
MIKE LACEY SMITH
Industrial Psychologist &Executive Life Coach