Spring 2016 | P2P Magazine |
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EXHIBITIONS
n
The psychology of business leaders
and how to work with them effectively
by Rosemary Parr, Global PA Association
& Training Academy;
n
Taking the fear out of Excel
by Paul
Pennant, Today’s PA;
n
The neuroscience of resilience
by Sue
France, S&S in2training;
n
The helpful PA – why saying “no” is an
absolute “yes” for the busy PA
by Lindsay
Taylor, author of
A-Z Pearls of Wisdom
for Executive PAs
;
n
Timesaving (and jaw-dropping)
productivity tips using Microsoft Office
by Vickie Sokol Evans, Microsoft certified
trainer;
n
Confident life skills
by Garth Delikan,
certified life coach;
n
SP2PB – self-preservation to prevent
burnout
by Angela Garry, Pica Aurum;
n
PA meets publicist – how to enhance
your creative thinking and marketing
skills
by Jo Swann, Chocolate PR; and
n
Leadership & the PA
by Jane Sunley,
Purple Cubed.
Awards programme
This year sees the launch of the new
Office Manager & PA Supplier Awards.
Categories include Best Business Travel
Supplier, Best Office Products/Equipment
Supplier, Best Business Services Supplier
and The Office Product I Can’t Live
Without.Winners will be announced at
the show.
The exhibition
As in previous years, the centrepiece of
office* 2016 is the exhibition, where
visitors can meet 150 top suppliers of
office products and services. An added
attraction for visitors on the opening
day – National PA Day – is the sharing
of results from the 6th annual National
PA survey, which provides a fascinating
insight into the role of the modern PA.
Pen To Paper
Goody Bag
When at the show, don’t forget to
stop by Stand 103 to meet the
Pen To
Paper
team. As in previous years, we
will be handing out goody bags full
of useful stationery items, as well as
our magazines. Turn the page for more
details.
office* 2016
The UK’s largest event for PAs, EAs,
VAs and Office Managers, office*
provides a unique opportunity to
network with thousands of like-
minded individuals, discover the latest
office products and services and
enhance career development.
Last year, more than 4,000 visitors
passed through the doors of London’s
Olympia. Nearly 90% said they planned
to return again this year, albeit to a new
location – ExCeL London – and on May
11-12 rather than in October.
Commenting on the new location
and date change, event manager Sarah
Cooper said: “The move to ExCeL London
is a direct result of feedback received
from our visitors and exhibitors and it has
generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm
within the office professional community.”
She added: “Not only does it give
us a fantastic opportunity to grow and
develop the show, by positioning it at a
key buying period within the financial
year. But it’s also now within easy reach
of the thousands of executive support
professionals that work in and around
CanaryWharf.”
Why visit?
The office* show boasts a number
of major attractions, including free
keynote addresses, an exhibition, training
sessions, a comprehensive seminar
programme and an awards programme.
Keynote programme
Running alongside the show, the
keynote programme is an opportunity
to learn from and be inspired by high
achieving professional women. Past
speakers include Karren Brady; Deborah
Meaden; Zelda La Grange, former PA
to Nelson Mandela; Judith Croasdell,
former PA to Professor Stephen
Hawking; Freda Kelly, former secretary
to The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein;
Margaret Mountford; Michelle Mone;
and Jacqueline Gold.
This year’s keynote speakers are
Libby Moore, former EA/chief of staff
to OprahWinfrey, who believes that
EAs/PAs are “the new rock stars of
the corporate world” (May 11); and
Samantha Cox, former EA to Sir Richard
Branson (May 12).
Seminar programme
The office* seminar programme is
renowned for attracting world class
speakers and offering training in a
range of topics. All office* seminars are
CPD-accredited and contribute one hour
towards qualification by a professional
body, institution or employer. Highlights
this year include:
ExCeL London is the place to be on May 11-12
Continued...
Samantha Cox,
former EA to Sir
Richard Branson
Libby Moore,
former EA/chief
of staff to Oprah
Winfrey
