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Managing Chaos for Administrative Professionals

This seminar will show you how to deal efficiently with the overflow of information and still be able to produce effective results.

Facing an overwhelming "to do" list? Information overload putting you in chaos mode? Unsure how to multitask? In this practical, hands-on 2-day seminar, you'll gain the information management skills to delegate to others and pick up simple techniques to banish procrastination. Learn how to organize better. Participate in exercises that enable you to read, understand and recall more information than you have ever experienced. And use assertiveness to manage stress and achieve work/life balance. Take control of your workload—and your workday!

Seminar Number: 02194

4.8
(94 reviews)
  • In-Person
  • Live Online
  • At Your Company Location

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Who Should Attend

Executive secretaries, secretaries and administrative/executive/sales assistants.

  •   In-Person2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU
  •   Live Online2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU
 
 

Facing an overwhelming "to do" list? Information overload putting you in chaos mode? Unsure how to multitask?

In this practical, hands-on 2-day seminar, you'll gain the information management skills to delegate to others and pick up simple techniques to banish procrastination. Learn how to organize better. Participate in exercises that enable you to read, understand and recall more information than you have ever experienced. And use assertiveness to manage stress and achieve work/life balance. Take control of your workload—and your workday!

  • Pinpoint where you need to take control
  • Conquer procrastination and stress
  • Effectively process and retain critical information
  • Improve comprehension and focus
  • Perform better when juggling people, paper and priorities
  • Prioritizing: the SMART way to set goals…the five-step time management plan
  • Using your power skills to handle the mass of information on your desk
  • Accessing your memory and recall skills
  • Staying in control: how to use stress to your advantage and handle burnout
  • Reading more effectively by increasing comprehension

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize and Stop Procrastination
  • Minimize Interruptions
  • Set SMART Goals
  • Prioritize Your Time and Activities
  • Maximize Your Time with the 4-Step Time Mastery Plan
  • Apply the Principles of Reading with Purpose, Strategy and Flexibility
  • Improve Mental Focus and Reading Speed with Pacing Techniques
  • Use Preview Techniques to Build Reading Effectiveness
  • Increase Reading Comprehension
  • Use Techniques to Build Memory and Recall
  • Identify Symptoms of Burnout
  • Apply Assertiveness Techniques
  • Develop Coping Strategies

Coping with Chaos

  • Recognize and Stop Procrastination
  • Minimize Interruptions
  • Onload and Offload Work Effectively

Mastering Your Time

  • Set SMART Goals
  • Prioritize Your Time and Activities
  • Maximize Your Time with the 4-Step Time Mastery Plan

Reading More Effectively

  • Apply the Principles of Reading with Purpose, Strategy and Flexibility
  • Improve Mental Focus and Reading Speed with Pacing Techniques
  • Use Preview Techniques to Build Reading Effectiveness
  • Increase Reading Comprehension

Building Memory and Recall

  • Explain the Differences Among Comprehension, Memory, and Recall
  • Understand How Memory Works
  • Use Techniques to Build Memory and Recall

Staying in Control

  • Identify Symptoms of Burnout
  • Apply Assertiveness Techniques
  • Develop Coping Strategies

Download Extended Seminar Outline PDF

View a Sample of Our Reviews

4.8

94 reviews

 
The conference was very informational. I can take alot of information back to my workplace that will help allow me to manage my office
5
Terri J.
 
Principal Secretary
 
Industry: Education
The seminar wad very informative. I learned alot from the instructor and the other attendees. There is s lot of information i am taking back and take into action.
5
Marie B.
 
Secretary
 
Industry: Education
The information was helpful. I believe it made me stop and evaluate my assertive skills, communication skills, and review my current situation!
4
Katrina F.
 
Office Administrative Assistant
 
Industry: Business Services
This course was dynamic, informative and exceeded my expectations. I am going back to work with many tools to reduce my personal and professional stress points.
5
Martina K.
 
Office Manager
 
Industry: Business Services
This seminar exceeded my expectations. I walked thinking I already knew what it is to know about dealing with caos having had many experience and a calm demeanor. Little did I know how I had much to learn. I picked up many tools, techniques, and information that I can not only apply to my professional development as well as personal life.
5
Alisa R.
 
Case Manager
 
Industry: Law Firms & Legal Services

American Management Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

In-Person Schedule

1 Session Available

Live Online Schedule

2 Sessions Available

  • $2,095.00 Non Members
  • $1,895.00 AMA Members
  • $1,769.00 GSA
Date Duration State City Zip
  2025-07-21 2025-07-22 Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025 2 Days NY New York 10019 New York Register Now

The conference was very informational. I can take alot of information back to my workplace that will help allow me to manage my office
5
Terri J.
 
Principal Secretary
 
Industry: Education
The seminar wad very informative. I learned alot from the instructor and the other attendees. There is s lot of information i am taking back and take into action.
5
Marie B.
 
Secretary
 
Industry: Education
The information was helpful. I believe it made me stop and evaluate my assertive skills, communication skills, and review my current situation!
4
Katrina F.
 
Office Administrative Assistant
 
Industry: Business Services
This course was dynamic, informative and exceeded my expectations. I am going back to work with many tools to reduce my personal and professional stress points.
5
Martina K.
 
Office Manager
 
Industry: Business Services
This seminar exceeded my expectations. I walked thinking I already knew what it is to know about dealing with caos having had many experience and a calm demeanor. Little did I know how I had much to learn. I picked up many tools, techniques, and information that I can not only apply to my professional development as well as personal life.
5
Alisa R.
 
Case Manager
 
Industry: Law Firms & Legal Services
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