Networking and Professional Development Opportunity for LMAIS Office Managers, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants

Networking and Professional Development Opportunity for LMAIS Office Managers, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants

*no cost for participants (except for lunch out)

North Park Elementary School, 2017 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago

RSVP to North Park Elementary School Office Manager Kerry Maman at maman@npeschool.org, who will facilitate the gathering.

Agenda:

9:30-10:00: Continental breakfast served and introductions
10:00-11:15: Session I*
11:15-11:30: Break
11:30-12:45: Session II*
12:45-1:00: Closing activity
1:00-2:30: Lunch for all at a nearby restaurant (walking distance); participants’ schools pay for their lunch and drinks)

Topics submitted thus far for discussion and sharing:

Follow up and keeping track of projects; streamlining workflow for efficiency and effectiveness; approaches to organization/time-management; Google tips and tricks
Communications strategies and tips; building positive working relationships
Roles and responsibilities to students, parents, staff, admin team, HOS, Board – and managing “additional” responsibilities
Setting boundaries, setting priorities, and staying well
Leadership skills you use or need
Your goals and professional development
Security
Scheduling
What you learned from working in your role during COVID
Starting an admin group in your school
Onboarding a new Head, Board Chair, or other Trustees
Ideas for more networking, connection, and collaboration – how might we connect a few times a year? What kind of speakers/professional development would be helpful?
Others, time permitting?