Greetings and Happy 2017!

It’s Groundhog day and I’m sure more than one of you was waiting to find out what Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction would be…if you haven’t heard – 6 more weeks of winter.  If winter is your season, enjoy… for the rest of us, we are counting down to spring!  

If you are like most of us, the New Year had you pondering and eventually making at least one New Year’s resolution.  If you are like me, you made more than one.  I hope they weren’t all personal!  What professional resolutions did you make?    If you didn’t make any professional resolutions, why not?   If you did, what steps do you need to take to make sure you fulfill them?  Why am I talking about resolutions here?   That’s simple.  If you are an administrative professional, professional development should be one of your resolutions and IAAP can help!  

IAAP offers professional development in many ways… at the local, regional and national levels…  Let’s explore….

Local and regional events -

• Local Area Networks (LAN’s) – these are your local touchpoint where you connect, learn and network with other admins in your community.
• Branches – these are your regional touchpoints and offer you the opportunity to meet and connect with admins in a larger area, but still in the same general geographic location.

National events -

• Technology Education Conference (TEC) – As admins, we often do double duty as the “tech expert” in the office.  It is our responsibility to not only learn and understand the new technology quickly but to use it effectively and train others to do the same.  This tec-centric conference is designed to offer you the technology skills strategies, and training you need to maintain your “tech expert” role in the office.  This two-and- a-half day conference is limited to 150 attendees.   check it out here
• Summit – IAAP’s premier and largest event.  Summit offers key tools, resources, and inspiration you need to succeed professionally and grow personally.  Attending Summit is a wonderful experience filled with education (tec, soft skills, management, etc.) that every successful admin needs in their professional toolbox.   In addition, this event offers many opportunities to network, gather socially with other admins to discuss current trends, issues, etc.   Check it out here
• Leadership Academy – This 16-week program is for the admin who is ready to take the next step in their career to become a strategic business partner!  The curriculum includes business partnerships, building your brand and leadership styles.  This program kicks off at Summit and is limited to 50 attendees.  check it out here
• Executive Assistant Symposium (formerly Master Program) - This two-day conference has been designed specifically for admins working in a C-Suite level (or equivalent) and/or those in a supervisory role.   This intense program is limited to 150 attendees and focuses on the skills and strategies needed to excel in your role.   Check it out here

Webinars, online training

Through learn@iaap, IAAP offers 24/7 access to many online training resources and webinars, on a variety of topics including:

• Free Resources
• Deep Dive Courses
• Live and On-demand Webinars
• 50-Minute Books/Assessments
• Self-paced learning/Assessments
• Group Options

Topics include Business Partnerships, Communication Skills, Leadership, Office Skills, Organization, Event and Project Management, and Technology.  

Check out learn@iaap here
 

Wow…did you realize you could get all of this education and professional development in one place?  IAAP is truly the premier association for today’s administrative professional.

If you are a member, I hope you are taking advantage of all IAAP has to offer.  If you are not a member, I encourage you to give IAAP another look!  

I hope this post helps you fulfill at least one of your resolutions this year!

Until next time….