Set your projects and large tasks up for a win
Feeling stressed by juggling projects on top of your already busy schedule? Project management stands as the ultimate solution amidst the chaos of urgent tasks, constantly shifting priorities and the pressure of tight timelines.
Designed for executive assistants and other administrative professionals, this program delves into the transformative field of Project Management. Learn tools and techniques for planning, organizing and delivering projects on time and on budget. Take your projects from conception to completion with less stress and better results.
Project Management for Administrative Professionals
Who should attend
This program is designed exclusively for administrative professionals, including:
- Executive assistants
- Office administrators and administrative assistants
- Coordinators
- Customer service representatives
- Clerks and record-keepers
The impact
Embarking on an Executive Education program focused on project management can be a transformative experience for individuals seeking to enhance their professional impact. Participants stand to gain a multitude of benefits:
Enhance your competencies and confidence:
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Build skills to lead projects of any size, from kick-off to completion
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Organize resources to maximize productivity
Leverage the power of teamwork:
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Communicate more effectively about projects with co-workers
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Support others in achieving successful outcomes
Become an agile problem-solver:
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Anticipate and respond proactively to project risks and changes
Take control of your workload:
- Make sound decisions about how and where to direct your time and energy
- Avoid getting overwhelmed by balancing your activities more efficiently
Master project oversight:
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Deploy PM tools to track and control project progress
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Ensure a thorough closing that satisfies stakeholders
How you will learn
This program is fast paced and highly interactive. You will work on a variety of project scenarios, transferring the tools and techniques you are learning to real-world situations. You will leave with a reference guide and templates to support ongoing learning back at work.
- Build skills in planning, prioritizing, monitoring, controlling and evaluating projects
- Make sound decisions about how and where to direct your time and energy
- Get greater control over your to-do list by differentiating project tasks from daily ongoing tasks
- Apply project management communication processes for supporting multiple people and projects
- Practice building a project schedule and task list
- Use PM tools to solve common project challenges such as effective meeting management
- Get the job done while meeting the expectations of your boss and team
Contact us for registration support
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UBC Sauder Executive Education,
Tracy Page
Tracy is a certified project management and change management consultant. She is renowned for her expertise, and sought after locally and internationally to guide clients through the successful delivery of complex projects.
For over a decade, Tracy has led programs in project management, communication and leadership at UBC Sauder, where she brings the latest evidence-based strategies in team and project management while applying best practices in adult learning. Known for her empathetic, “people-first” approach, she empowers her students to enhance their delivery skills, become more effective in their day-to-day working relationships, and elevate team morale.
Tracy has also worked with companies both large and small in a wide variety of industries. Her client portfolio includes BC Hydro, BC Real Estate Association, Cisco Systems, Copperleaf Technologies, CPA Canada, PHSA and VCHA. Additionally she has served on the boards of two non-profits to establish training and mentoring programs.
Tracy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and a Masters in Adult Education from the University of Calgary. She has held PMP certification for over 20 years and is ProSci Change Management certified.
[Executive Education Programs] Project Management Essentials, Project Management for Administrative Professionals, Leadership Excellence for Administrative Professionals, Risk Management, and Developing Successful Partnerships
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Why UBC Sauder Executive Education?
Elevate your career and organization with UBC Sauder. Recognized as a global leader in executive education by the Financial Times, our programs deliver a transformative learning experience, resulting in tangible impact.
Elevate your career and organization with UBC Sauder. Recognized as a global leader in executive education by the Financial Times, our programs deliver a transformative learning experience, resulting in tangible impact.
