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Administrative professionals

Supporting roles are instrumental in organising business need because of who they are and what they do. Administrative professionals, such as co-ordinators and executive assistants, perform a wide range of duties in the workplace and have a wealth of skills and experience to bring to the roles they perform. They are often seen as the backbone of any organisation.

Effective office management will not only ensure the smooth running of day-to-day core activities but it can also support innovation, creativity and foster better ways of working.

If you are working in a support role, and would like to develop some of your key skills, take a look at our LinkedIn Learning pathway on Developing Your Administration Skills.

OD are also pleased to be offering a new workshop facilitated by James Blurring, Deputy Head of Governance Service on The Role of a Committee Secretary: Managing meetings at Sussex

This workshop is aimed at all staff who have committee responsibilities and those who regularly support formal meetings. James will provide key information relevant to the role of the committee secretary. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion throughout the session and there will also be some interactive elements. The workshops are scheduled for

• Monday 24 October from 3pm – 5pm
• Thursday 28 October from 2pm – 4pm

Book your place here. Places are getting booked up but please contact us to be added to the waiting list for the next round.

If you are unable to book, we recommend this LinkedIn Learning course which looks at note-taking in the meantime Enhancing Your Productivity with Effective Note Taking.

For more information about the work of OD, please see our web pages.

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