CAREER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS

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THEME FOR THE DAY CORPORATE WORLD & YOUTopic: Empowerment Through Business & Entrepreneurship

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of the 3 Sessions the participants are expected to be able to:Develop effective interpersonal, communication and team working skills. Equip participants with leadership and managerial skills. Share and learn existing opportunities for career growth and advancement. Develop a business and entrepreneurial mindset.

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EMPOWERMENT THROUGH BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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INTRODUCTION

Developing a business and entrepreneurial mindset among the Executive Assistants.

To understand these we shall review listed writings as “read” with local cases in Kenya:

1. Robert Kiyosaki.2. Stephen Covey.3. Robin Sharma.4. Other scholars in Personal Development.

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MINDSET

Outside the box to get out of Rut you are not a Rat!

Source: Who moved my Cheese?

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THINK!

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THINK!

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ROBERT KIYOSAKI

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ROBERT KIYOSAKI .. CONTD

The Cashflow Quadrant. Defines how different people generate their income or money. Left Hand Side: E – Employee and S – Self-employed or Specialist. This group of people focus on earning income and greatly value a safe, secure job or career.Right Hand Side: B – Business owner and I – Investor.This group of people focus on creating assets to provide their income source using other people’s time and money. They value financial freedom.FOCUS means Follow One Course Until Successful

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STEPHEN COVEY

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STEPHEN COVEY … CONTD

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ROBIN SHARMA

How you become a Remarkable Entrepreneur in these Volatile Times in the World 13

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ROBIN SHARMA …. CONTD

According to Robin Sharma1. To have what 5% of the population have

you must be willing to do what only 5% of the population does. Things To Do are: i). Taking Risk, ii). Dreaming Big, iii). Growing followers around you, and iv). Adding value for your Customers.

2. Education is the inoculation against disruption.

3. Remember the power of ideas.4. Either you will disrupt or will be disrupted.5. If you are not leading you’re following.

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OTHER SCHOLARS IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Best qualities of successful entrepreneurs 1) They believe that they can make a

difference. 2)They have a passion for making things

happen. They don't just sit around talking, they go out there are make it happen.

3) They have unjustifiable optimism. They believe they can succeed in the face of evidence proving the contrary, he said.

4) Tolerance for uncertainty. 5) Genuine concern for other people. 15

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OTHER SCHOLARS IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT … CONTD

Five critical skills that entrepreneurs need1. Leadership: ability to build consensus in

the face of uncertainty.2. Communication: ability to keep a clear

and consistent message.3. Decision-making: knowing when to make

a decision.4. Being a good team player: knowing when

to trust and when to delegate.5. Ability to telescope: to focus in on the

details and then move back to the bigger picture.

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REMARKABLE ENTREPRENEURS OF KENYA

Dr Manu Chandaria – Safal Group Kenneth Matiba – Alliance Group Chris Kirubi – Haco Industries Dr. S.K. Macharia – Royal Media Services Mr. Julius Kipngetich – formely with KWS Mrs. Tabitha - Keroche Industries

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RECOMMENDATION TO THE BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS

Acquire the basic Financial Intelligence before launching. Learn Skills, have knowledge, change your Attitude and build the networks around these professions.1. Accounting.2. Investing.3. Understanding the Markets.4. Law.

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Questions and Comments

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