| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 -7 August 2026 | Sandton | 5 Days | |
| 14 - 18 September 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | |
| 02 - 06 November 2026 | Sandton | 5 Days |
Today’s Executive Personal Assistant plays a pivotal role far beyond traditional administration—serving as a strategic business partner, trusted advisor, and key coordinator on critical projects. Modern Executive Personal Assistants are responsible for orchestrating high-profile conferences, managing complex events, supporting business initiatives, and acting as the “eyes and ears” of senior leadership across the organization. Increasingly, they are also expected to consolidate project status updates from diverse teams, presenting clear, actionable reports to enable informed executive decisions.
Strategic Project Management for Executive Personal Assistants is a dynamic, practical masterclass designed specifically to equip EAs, PAs, and Office Managers with professional project management skills tailored to the unique demands of the executive office. Delegates will gain robust frameworks for project planning, governance, and control; learn to identify and engage stakeholders effectively; apply proven risk management techniques; and monitor project quality. The course also incorporates advanced communication skills, including personality profiling, to enhance interpersonal influence and project leadership. Through a blend of real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and executive-level project toolkits, participants will emerge ready to drive business-critical projects with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.
By the end of this Strategic Project Management for Executive Personal Assistants masterclass, participants will be able to:
Recognize the value and benefits of professional project management in executive support roles
Apply structured methodologies for efficient project delivery, from planning to completion
Understand and implement project governance and quality control mechanisms
Leverage project management as a driver of business performance and executive decision-making
Navigate and align with international project management standards (such as PMI and PRINCE2)
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, adapting style for maximum influence
Develop a practical, immediately usable project management toolkit for day-to-day application
Executive Personal Assistants
Executive Secretaries
Executive Assistants
Personal Assistants
Senior Assistants
Office Managers
Administration Managers
Management Secretaries
Executive Personal Secretaries
Anyone supporting senior leadership and managing business projects
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Module 1: Understanding Project Management in the Executive Context
The evolving role of the Executive Personal Assistant in business projects
Key project management principles and models (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile)
Distinguishing project work from routine executive support
Defining what makes a successful project
Module 2: Navigating the Project Lifecycle
The four essential phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Closure
Executive reporting at each phase
Practical techniques for managing tasks, deliverables, and milestones
Module 3: Managing Projects, Events, and Business Initiatives
Essential project management terminology for executive offices
Qualities of an effective project leader
Building and writing actionable project/event plans
Risk management: Assessing and mitigating event and project risks
Best practices in resource allocation and time management
Module 4: Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and Influence
Identifying key stakeholders and managing expectations
Tools for clear, persuasive executive communication
Leveraging personality profiling to optimize team dynamics
Strategies for influencing without authority
Module 5: Practical Group Project – Live Case Study
Collaboratively manage a real-world project scenario
Set milestones, objectives, work breakdown structure, and team roles
Perform risk assessments and deliver project outputs
Present findings and receive feedback from facilitators
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