Events
As well as national IQPS seminars and workshops, your local IQPS network holds regular events. Contact your local network for further information.
IQPS celebrates its 50th birthday in 2007
07/07/07 was the auspicious date for celebration at the prestigious One
Whitehall Place, London SW1, marking the IQPS 50th year as the UK's
leading association for office professionals.
Pictured here is Ken Taylor, trainer and management consultant presenting to event delegates in the Gladstone Library.
"A huge thank you for arranging Saturday's 50th Anniversary event which was a resounding success. Excellent guest speakers - very inspiring, a beautiful venue and lovely lunch. It made me very proud to be a part of IQPS."
"Congratulations to everyone involved with the programme. It was a delightful and nostalgic occasion."
"I would like to congratulate you on such a splendid 50th IQPS Anniversary Event - wonderful setting, good food, interesting people plus a great overnight stay all equates to an excellent time - I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done to all those concerned in its organisation."
"Congratulations on a very successful day! Perfect choice of venue, room set up, pictures and sound. Great introduction by Linda - serious yet relaxed and warm -, lovely lunch and what a finale of the daytime session with Roger Black's speech! I have always been highly impressed by IQPS and, not least, its members."
The Times Crème Executive Secretary and PA Show - 28th - 29th November
at Manchester Central, Manchester
IQPS exhibits at The Times Crème show, the Executive Secretary and PA Event, each year; at London Olympia in mid May and Manchester G-Mex in November/December. We work closely with the Crème exhibition organisers and in the past have endorsed the show and sponsored various events. Crème is an excellent opportunity for IQPS to be seen, network and speak to office professionals. Office professionals joining at the show will always benefit from a promotional offer on their first year's membership!
The Times Crème Executive Secretary and PA event is now entering its 13th year and is the only event dedicated to the busy lives of Executive Secretaries and Senior PAs. We listen to our audience and the industry associations to ensure that we run a relevant, worthwhile event that evolves with the PA profession. Why should you attend?
- To meet current and potential suppliers
- To broaden your knowledge and skills at our prestigious seminars
- To network with others in your profession
- To discover time-saving services and cost-effective products
- To develop your career
- To enjoy yourself! By taking advantage of the light-hearted elements of the event such as the fashion show.
In addition to the 24 seminar sessions on offer each day, there are many exciting features within the show to help you in your professional and personal life. These include the Meetings & Events Area, Business Travel Village, CV Surgery, Motivation Zone, Technology, Skills & Training, Out of The Office, the De Stress Zone and Fashion Show sponsored by Planet.
Website: http://www.thetimescreme.co.uk
IQPS members receive CPD points when attending Crème.
Successful First National VA Conference & Awards Ceremony 2007
Log on to the cma coaching and training website for delegate feedback. Out of the two winners and two runners up, not only had cma trained them to set up as a VA, but also the two winners are IQPS members!
IQPS will be supporting next year's event on 19th April 2008 in Milton Keynes (venue to be confirmed).
You can request a copy of the cma new VA Mastery Course Brochure and company information on the VA industry via email. cma coaching and training also offers free confrence calls on "What to Takes to be a Successful VA". A successful VA will be on the call to discuss her experiences and challenges as well as successes.
Office Professionals' Week (OPW)
OPW Office Professionals' Week©, celebrated all over the world, was
initiated in America by the International Association for Administrative
Professionals (IAAP), of which IQPS is an associate member. IQPS was
responsible for introducing the celebration into the UK in the early
eighties.
Office Professionals' Week takes place in the last week of April every year. This celebration, and particularly Office Professionals' Day, the last Wednesday in April, are recognised internationally. For further details about Office Professionals' Week, contact the IQPS Office on 0844 8000 182 or IQPS Ltd, Suite 464, 24-28 St Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3BB.
Office Professionals' Week is one of the largest workplace celebrations. It brings together millions of office professionals worldwide for educational seminars, conferences and individual activities recognising the contribution of office professional.
