COBIS Conference for PAs and School Secretaries

A two-day professional training event that gives delegates the opportunity to share expertise and gain new skills and knowledge, while developing their international network and meeting like-minded colleagues.

Description

The COBIS Conference for PAs and School Secretaries is a two-day professional training event that gives delegates the opportunity to share expertise and gain new skills and knowledge, while developing their international network and meeting like-minded colleagues.

Click here to view the programme and to find out more about the speakers.

Booking process:

Please note, this conference has now been confirmed.

Delegate fees:

  • 350 Euro for COBIS Members
  • 450 Euro for non-Members

 

Delegate fees include a conference dinner on the first night. Delegates fees do not include travel or accommodation.

 

Target audience:

Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Secretaries and other School Admin Staff are invited to attend.

 

Programme content:

The programme will include sessions on:

  • Microsoft Top Tips for PAs
  • The Art of Understanding Body Language
  • Earning your Place at the Table – Making an Impact in Meetings and Note Taking
  • Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace
  • Managing Successful Projects and Events
  • Decision Making for the Best Possible Options
  • Successful Difficult Conversations
  • Gaining Confidence at Work by Being More Assertive
  • All Change For the Better!
  • Managing Your Manager, Interruptions and Stress
  • Save 90 Minutes a Day Using Outlook
  • Time Management and Organisational Skills

 

Speakers/trainers will include:

  • Paul Pennant
  • Samina Azam
  • Yvette Pearson
  • David Porritt
  • Nickii Messer
  • Sandy Chander
  • Nicola Ross

 

Click here to view the programme and to find out more about the speakers.

 

Additional information:

Please note that delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation and travel to and from Luxembourg.

St George’s International School has negotiated reduced accommodation rates for the duration of the conference. Further details can be found below:

 

Please note that a bus service will be available to and from the hotels listed.

 

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