Baker Thompson Associates

Established for more than 20 years, Baker Thompson is recognised as a pioneer of PA training.

Baker Thompson Associates

Baker Thompson Associates

Heather and the team at Baker Thompson Associates are focused on helping PAs and administrators ensure - the success of their company employer - personal development in relation to her/his own career. This can be achieved on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or within larger workshops.

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The Exceptional PA/EA/Administrative Programme

Baker Thompson Associates

Various levels of training covering basics of communications; confidence and assertiveness and then...

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Business

Successful Minute Taking

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Interactive and discussion-based training enabling attendees to find ways to effectively prepare for...

Training Course

Business

Chair Excellent Meetings

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Interactive and discussion-based training enabling attendees to find ways to effectively run meeting...

Training Course

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BakerWrite Speedwriting

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Interactive and practical training enabling attendees to learn the speedwriting system and compile a...

Training Course

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Proofreading Skills

Baker Thompson Associates

Don't risk letting down your organisation by not checking work carefully enough. This session can en...

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