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Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/five-days-advanced-records-management-and-document-control-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>1- The principles of managing information</strong><br>&nbsp;The organization: How your information is managed today<br>&nbsp;Definitions: Understanding what the information terms mean<br>&nbsp;Document control and records management: Similarities and differences<br>&nbsp;Your organization<br>*&nbsp;Identifying its type<br>*&nbsp;Identifying its staff<br>*&nbsp;Identifying its information<br>&nbsp;Defining information goals for the organization<br>*&nbsp;How to achieve information goals<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>2- Document control and records management program development process&nbsp;</strong><br>&nbsp;Business case<br>*&nbsp;Defining the purpose<br>*&nbsp;What to include<br>*&nbsp;Objectives of the case<br>&nbsp;Document Control specifics<br>&nbsp;Records Management specifics<br>&nbsp;Records review<br>*&nbsp;Identification of documents and records<br>*&nbsp;Critical information, documents and records<br>*&nbsp;Electronic and physical formats<br>*&nbsp;Storing records<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>3- Characteristics of a document control and records management program</strong><br>&nbsp;File plans<br>*&nbsp;Challenges and problems<br>*&nbsp;Classification of records<br>&nbsp;Retention and disposition<br>*&nbsp;Laws, regulations, standards and business requirements<br>*&nbsp;Developing a retention schedule<br>&nbsp;Privacy and protection<br>*&nbsp;Transparency<br>*&nbsp;Integrity<br>*&nbsp;Security<br>&nbsp;Business, historical and preservation archives<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>4- People, responsibilities and information awareness</strong><br>&nbsp;Psychology of filing<br>&nbsp;Accountability<br>&nbsp;Communication and collaboration<br>&nbsp;Creating the information management message<br>&nbsp;Knowledge transfer<br>*&nbsp;Developing the education package<br>&nbsp;Sponsorship and guidance from senior management<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>5- Planning and action</strong><br>&nbsp;Information management strategy<br>*&nbsp;Development of a plan to deliver document and records management<br>*&nbsp;Policy and guidance writing<br>*&nbsp;Information asset register<br>*&nbsp;Document control and records management process plans<br>*&nbsp;Change management<br>&nbsp;Risk and recovery: Disaster prevention and continuity planning<br>&nbsp;Education program<br>&nbsp;Creating an action plan<br>&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2018 13:11:52 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Efficient Administration Skills  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/five-days-efficient-administration-skills-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1<br
/>The Administrator as part of the support team</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Understanding your role within your team<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Building an excellent professional image<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Strategies for an outstanding team player<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Understanding your team player style<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Having the right attitude to excel<br
/><strong>The modern administrator&#39;s highly needed abilities</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Building information expertise<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Seeing through obstacles and building on talents and strengths<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Maturity and political skills<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Adaptability to a changing office environment<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Gaining credibility<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Taking the initiative<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2<br
/>Verbal communication</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Why we misunderstand other people<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Choosing the right communication medium<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Building excellent relations with your manager and colleagues<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Overcoming communication barriers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Communicating with assertiveness and self-confidence<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Understanding cultural differences<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Strategies for greater visibility and influence<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3<br
/>Effective written communication</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Ingredients of a professionally written document<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key techniques for effective e-mails<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dos and don&#39;ts of business writing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Email writing principles and etiquette<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Building rapport and writing with credibility<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 4<br
/>Telephone handling best practices</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Professional telephone behavior<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key competencies for success<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The can-do service driven approach<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Handling difficult callers<br
/><strong>Effective time planning</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying and controlling your time wasters<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting your priorities and working standards<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Maximizing your efficiency<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Planning and organizing a productive work day<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 5<br
/>Memory reinforcement techniques</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Your memory as a business tool<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Why we forget<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Daily memory practice and training<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Techniques to increase concentration<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Remembering &#39;by association&#39; and linking<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Using acronyms and the method of loci<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Strategies to remembering names<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:08:04 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Time Management and Stress Control  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/time-management-and-stress-control-1/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						Day 1:<br
/><strong>Time management challenges and assessment</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definition of time management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Time management challenges<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Modern time management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Major time wasters<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&ndash; Self-imposed time wasters<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;System-imposed wasters<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Time management assessment<br
/><strong>Time Mastery Profile components</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Adopting the right attitude<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting smart goals<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting top priorities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Conducting a rigorous analysis<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Preparing a successful plan<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Preparing a detailed schedule<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Avoiding continuous interruptions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Planning efficient meetings<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Handling written communications<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Mastering the delegation process<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Avoiding the harm of procrastination<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Improving the use of team time<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/>Day 2:<br
/><strong>Global guides on personal effectiveness</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The 7 habits of highly effective people<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- The 7 habits explained<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- The circle of concern and circle of influence exercise<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Mindset: the new psychology of success<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Learning to fulfill our potential<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- The mindset exercise<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The one thing<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- The one thing rules: first set<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- The one thing rules: second set<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The 10 natural laws of successful time&nbsp;and&nbsp;life management<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Part 1: managing your time<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Part 2: managing your life<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Getting things done<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Getting things done: simplified<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Getting things done: the cycle<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day3: &nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Stress symptoms and causes</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definition of stress<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Myths about stress<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Stress symptoms<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Categories of stress symptoms<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes of stress<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Your personal stress test<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Your stress level<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Your current coping strategies<br
/><strong>Stress management techniques</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Ways to deal with stress<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Emergency stress stoppers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Other factors that reduce stress<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Exercise and diet<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Support network, attitude and outlook<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Emotional control and sleep<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:15:32 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Records Management and Document Control  - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/records-management-and-document-control/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1: The principles of managing information</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The organization: How your information is managed today<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions: Understanding what the information terms mean<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Document control and records management: Similarities and differences<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Your organization<br
/>*&nbsp;Identifying its type<br
/>*&nbsp;Identifying its staff<br
/>*&nbsp;Identifying its information<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Defining information goals for the organization<br
/>*&nbsp;How to achieve information goals<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2: Document control &amp; records management program development process&nbsp;</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Business case<br
/>*&nbsp;Defining the purpose<br
/>*&nbsp;What to include<br
/>*&nbsp;Objectives of the case<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Document Control specifics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Records Management specifics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Records review<br
/>*&nbsp;Identification of documents and records<br
/>*&nbsp;Critical information, documents and records<br
/>*&nbsp;Electronic and physical formats<br
/>*&nbsp;Storing records<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3: Characteristics of a document control and records management program</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;File plans<br
/>*&nbsp;Challenges and problems<br
/>*&nbsp;Classification of records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Retention and disposition<br
/>*&nbsp;Laws, regulations, standards and business requirements<br
/>*&nbsp;Developing a retention schedule<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Privacy and protection<br
/>*&nbsp;Transparency<br
/>*&nbsp;Integrity<br
/>*&nbsp;Security<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Business, historical and preservation archives<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:30:53 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Executive & Personal Assistant  - Convertas , Dubai ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/executive-personal-assistant-1/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1</strong><br
/><em>The role of the office manager and administrator</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Competencies for success<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying an administrator role<br
/><em>Effective verbal and written communication skills</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Positive attitude<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Being assertive<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dealing with the boss, colleagues, subordinates and clients<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Preparing professional presentations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Professional business writing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Style and layout<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2&nbsp;</strong><br
/><em>Serving internal and external customer</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Understanding needs of internal and external customers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Overriding barriers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Providing the excellent service<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Handling complaints<br
/><em>Stress management techniques</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes and symptoms<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying your stressors<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How stress affects performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Stress management plan<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3</strong><br
/><em>Managing time</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying and eliminating time wasters<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting priorities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Planning and managing time for self and others<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Preparing time logs and learning from them<br
/><em>Organizing meetings</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Elements of an effective meeting<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Preparing the agenda<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Taking minutes of meetings<br
/><em>Using the telephone properly</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Professional telephone behavior<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Effective listening<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Professional handling of an incoming call<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying and dealing with common phone problems<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:00:58 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Administration and Office Management  - Convertas , Dubai ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/administration-and-office-management-1/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1:</strong><br
/><em>1- The role of the office manager and administrator</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Perception versus reality<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The 3Ds of successful administrators: dramatically and demonstrably different<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Competencies required for success<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;What it takes to be a &#39;star&#39; at work<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying your role<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br
/><em>1- Effective verbal and written communication skills</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Improving credibility and gaining recognition<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of having positive attitude<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Being assertive<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Selling your ideas to the boss, colleagues, subordinates and clients<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Preparing a professional presentation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;What constitutes professional business writing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Style and layout<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Obtaining your objective with the reader<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Readers&#39; expectations<br
/><em>2- Using the telephone properly</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Professional telephone behavior<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Rules for good listening<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Steps in professional handling of an incoming call<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dealing with difficult callers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying common phone problems and formulating solutions<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3:</strong>&nbsp;<br
/><em>1- Serving the internal and external customer</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Understanding the needs of internal and external customers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Removing services barriers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Providing excellent service<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Breaking down the silo mentality<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Handling complaints<br
/><em>2- Managing time</em><br
/><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying and eliminating time wasters<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting goals and priorities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Using measures to control and improve your effectiveness<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Planning and managing time for self and others<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Preparing time logs and learning from them<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 4</strong>:<em>&nbsp;</em><br
/><em>1- Organizing meetings</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Elements of an effective meeting<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Preparing the agenda<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Meeting common time wasters<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Taking minutes of meetings<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Responsibilities of meeting leaders and participants<br
/><em>2- Stress management techniques</em><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes and symptoms<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying your stressors<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How stress affects performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Formulating a comprehensive stress management plan<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:51:25 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Effective Report Writing Workshop  - Convertas , Dubai ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/effective-report-writing-workshop/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Objective</strong><ul><li>Consider the data needed to start a report with</li><li>Identify ways to improve your current practices in report writing</li><li>The 7 C&#39;s in business writing</li><li>The right approach for reporting various situations</li><li>Using graphics properly in reports</li><li>Content management for reports and coherence in writing</li></ul><strong>Outline</strong><ul><li>Why Reporting</li><li>Types of Reports</li><li>Planning for Report writing</li><li>Gathering Information</li><li>Practice work: Preparing a work plan for the report</li><li>Planning Informative Reports</li><li>Organizational Strategies for Informative Reports</li><li>Planning Analytical Reports</li><li>Organizational strategies for analytical reports</li><li>Drafting report content</li><li>Report Introduction and body</li><li>(Practice work: Writing the introduction part for the report)</li><li>Using technology to craft reports</li><li>Placing Graphics in the Report</li><li>Constructing textual graphics</li><li>Some general types of Short Reports</li><li>(Practice work: Writing body of the report)</li><li>Direct and indirect approach to writing</li><li>The 7 C&#39;s in writing</li><li>The &quot;You&quot; approach in report writing</li><li>The art of proof reading</li><li>Packaging ethics for reports Oral, telephonic and email reporting hints and ethics</li></ul><p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 17:29:26 +04</pubDate>				</item> 					</channel></rss>