A variety of learning activities are offered including interactive breakout sessions, inspirational general sessions and opportunities to build a network with other administrative professionals from across the country.

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Pre-conference Workshops

Microsoft Excel 2016: Beyond the Basics
Lisa Hanson, CTT+, MOS, MCP, Senior Technology Advisor, NRECA, Arlington, VA
Registration fee: $325
Maximum capacity: 20

You know your way around an Excel spreadsheet, and understand what a powerful tool it is to manage and organize data. We invite you to explore Excel’s advance features- and arm yourself with new business intelligence tools to bring back to your job and your co-op! This intensive 3-hour workshop will provide you a hands-on experience to dig deeper into Excel where you will learn to:

• Parse lists of data using Conditional Formatting, Custom Sorting and Filters
• Identify and match data using the VLookup function
• Summarize key information using built-in functions (Min, Max, Average, Count, CountIF CountIFS, Sum, SumiF, SumIFS and SubTotal)
• Create summarized reports by leveraging Excel Tables and Pivot Tables
• Design compelling charts to visually display your summarized data

Thoughtful and detailed instruction will be delivered by Lisa Hanson, an experienced Microsoft Certified Trainer who has successfully trained our co-op executive assistants and directors for 15 years. Co-op-oriented practice files and a printed workbook to use during the workshop and take back to your co-op as a reference guide are included.

The course will include an in-class Q&A session. Your questions can also be submitted (with your actual spreadsheets!) two weeks in advance and will be addressed during training- or incorporated into the training itself.

No need to bring your laptop or worry about loading specific versions of Excel- a laptop will be provided for all attendees so you can easily follow along and complete the instructor-led exercises. There is no better way to learn than by DOING!

The Real Secrets Behind Seriously Effective Communication
Amanda Gore, CEO, The JOY Project
Registration fee: $325
Maximum capacity: 30

Amazing opportunity for intensive learning with our keynote speaker!

Relationships are based on communication. By understanding the real essence of the other person and considering their perspective, we can transform our communications to another, more impactful level. But… how is that done? Understanding yourself first, consciously building rapport, and an awareness of the impact of non-verbal communication are just some of the dynamics we face. In this workshop, Ms.

Gore will discuss this and other aspects of emotional intelligence which will help you be aware of your communication behaviors and create a safe environment in which people thrive, as well as defuse conflict to maintain positive relationships. Don’t miss this incredible 3-hour journey led by a dynamic and humorous instructor who will challenge your perceptions, behaviors and attitudes in a lively and engaging way. You will surely walk away enriched and armed with new skills.

Registration Fees

Conference registration fee includes access to all conference materials, general sessions, breakout sessions, and breakfast each morning. Separate fees are required for the pre-conference workshops and the Grand Welcome reception.

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