This course is suitable for all personnel within administrative band central
support roles e.g. Regional Administration, Service Administration, Work Control
and Secretarial functions. It is recommended that delegates have had at least
six months experience in their present role.
The Course Covers
The Communication Process
How to avoid being misunderstood by understanding what happens when we
communicate
Probing and Negotiating
The art of using the right questions to investigate and influence
Telephone Handling
What makes a good business and a professional image.
A planned sequence to any call
Decision Making
A five point system to the decision making process
Analysis of key factors and the importance of communicating in the process
Key Time Activities
Job purpose, key result areas and key performance activities examined and analyzed
for individual roles.
Work Planning & Prioritization
Grading activities into A.B.C. tasks 'to do list'
Urgency Vs Importance
Aims
At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
Increase the effectiveness of their contribution to the job by effective
planning and prioritization
Follow a systematic approach to taking decisions
Select and use the most appropriate method of communication for all work
needs
Demonstrate professional business telephone behavior